Kerala High Court
Kerala High Court Quashes NOC Rejection for Petroleum Outlet; Orders Re-evaluation
Court rules IRC Guidelines non-mandatory and emphasizes local laws for residential zoning in NOC considerations. ...
Kerala High Court Directs Arbitration in Shareholder Dispute Involving Malabar Gold Companies
Court affirms arbitration clause in Articles of Association, referring shareholder disputes to arbitration....
Kerala High Court Upholds Chancellor's Decision in University Disciplinary Case
Court dismisses Syndicate's challenge, emphasizes hierarchical integrity and calls for thorough investigation into alleg...
Kerala High Court Upholds Transgender Rights in Landmark ART Case
Court Rules Transgender Individuals Retain Right to Cryopreserve Oocytes, Asserts Violation of Article 21...
Kerala High Court Dismisses Writ Petitions for Eviction of Encroachers from Private Temple Lands
Petitioners Directed to Seek Relief in Civil Courts; Land Conservancy Act Inapplicable to Private Temples...
Kerala High Court Modifies Conviction in Child Rape Case to Attempted Rape
Suresh @ Kadakam's conviction under Section 376 IPC replaced with Section 511 read with Section 376, reducing sentence t...
Kerala High Court Upholds Conviction in Cheque Dishonour Case, Modifies Sentence
Court rules procedural irregularities did not cause a failure of justice; reduces imprisonment term to time served in co...
Kerala High Court Upholds Bar Council's Denial of Enrolment to Dual-Profession Homoeopath
Court rules that registered Homoeopathy practitioners must cancel medical registration before enrolling as advocates to ...
Kerala High Court Grants Extension for Critical Scientific Report in Gold Plating Investigation
Specialized tests at National Metallurgical Laboratory delay probe; court allows two more weeks for completion...
Kerala High Court Denies Bail in Astrologer’s Sexual Assault Case
Court Cites Seriousness of Allegations and Prima Facie Evidence Against Accused in Case Involving Minor...
Kerala High Court Overturns Acquittal in Cheque Bounce Case
Wilfred Jose's Appeal Succeeds as Court Convicts Jayapal for Dishonoured Cheque, Imposes Fine and Compensation...
Thrissur firecracker incident: Kerala HC seeks explanation from state govt
The fireworks were being manufactured for Thiruvambady Devaswom as part of the Thrissur Pooram festivities....
Kerala High Court Permits Transfer of Corruption and Money Laundering Cases for Unified Trial
In a landmark decision, the Kerala High Court allows the transfer of cases involving interconnected offences to ensure t...
Kerala High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Against State Waqf Board Orders
Court directs petitioners to approach Waqf Tribunal for grievances, citing statutory requirements under Waqf Act, 1995....
Kerala HC flags financial irregularities in connection with poojas at Sabarimala
The court also observed that the SIT had submitted that only after receiving the report can the complicity of various pe...
Kerala High Court Declares Restrictive Covenant in Settlement Deed as Void
Court affirms absolute ownership of property despite restrictive clause against marriage in settlement deed...
Kerala High Court Sets Aside State Election Commission's Order Canceling Panchayat Vice President Election
The Court rules State Election Commission as functus officio post-election, directs aggrieved parties to seek remedy thr...
Kerala High Court Quashes Removal of Contractual Employee for Non-Compliance with Government Guidelines
Court Directs Fresh Proceedings Under MGNREG Scheme Guidelines to Ensure Fair Removal Process...
Kerala High Court Upholds Lok Adalat's Award in Insurance Dispute
Court Affirms Compensation for Disabled Toddy Tapper, Emphasizing Equity and Justice...
Kerala High Court Upholds Validity of Summons Under PMLA Without Prior FIR
Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited's Challenge to Enforcement Directorate's Summons Dismissed; Court Clarifies Immunity ...
Kerala High Court Upholds Teacher's Innocence, Rejects Manager's Punishment Attempt
Court Reinforces Limits on Manager's Authority in Aided School Disciplinary Actions...
Kerala High Court Upholds Full Compensation for Requisitioned Premises Under Disaster Management Act
Court Rules Executive Orders Cannot Override Statutory Provisions; Ensures Rent Payment for Entire Period of Possession...
Kerala High Court Rules Against Imposition of Multistoried Building Criteria for Domestic Water Connection
Court clarifies statutory definition, mandates Kerala Water Authority to reconsider water connection application without...
Kerala High Court Quashes Provisional Attachment Notice Under BUDS Act
Court Rules Attachment Lapsed Due to Competent Authority's Non-Compliance with Statutory Timeline...
Kerala High Court Upholds Age Restrictions in Surrogacy Law
Court rules that the age limits prescribed by the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 are constitutionally valid, dismissin...
Kerala High Court Upholds Joint Trial for Dishonour of Multiple Cheques
Court dismisses revision petition, confirming legality of joint trials under Section 220(1) Cr.P.C. for cheques issued i...
Kerala High Court Overturns Tahsildar's Decision, Allows Petitioners to Apply for Gate Erection on Puramboke Land
Court rules that the Kerala Land Conservancy Act and Rules permit occupation and construction on government land with ap...
Kerala High Court Upholds Validity of Original Will in Landmark Succession Case
Alterations in the Will Declared Void; Probate Granted in Favor of Sole Beneficiary ...
Kerala High Court Dismisses Quo Warranto Petition Against KTDC Appointments
The Court ruled that positions at Kerala Tourism Development Corporation do not qualify as public offices for the issuan...
Kerala High Court Clarifies Land Tax and Ownership Dispute for Harrisons Malayalam Limited
Court Rules Revenue Entries Do Not Confer Title; Directs Unconditional Acceptance of Land Tax...
Kerala High Court Upholds Magistrate's Power to Restore Dismissed Domestic Violence Petitions
In a landmark ruling, the court emphasized the civil nature of proceedings under the Domestic Violence Act, allowing for...
Kerala High Court Directs Returning Officer to Address Name Correction in Electoral Documents
Anjali P.V. seeks correction to Anjali Nair in electoral rolls and EVMs ahead of Thripunithura polls...
Kerala High Court Dismisses PIL on Eco-Friendly Election Practices
Public Interest Litigation Filed Against Election Commission for Alleged Use of Non-Biodegradable Materials Dismissed Du...
Kerala High Court Resolves Dispute Over Bar and Hotel Working Hours
Amendments to Abkari Act and Foreign Liquor Rules Addressed; Labour Welfare Measures Reinforced...
Kerala High Court Upholds Conviction in POCSO Case Against Joseph @ Sabu
Court affirms three-year rigorous imprisonment for sexual assault on minor girl, emphasizing unchallenged oral testimony...
Kerala HC orders strict surveillance on wild elephant near Aralam tribal areas
"We make it clear that every effort should be taken to ensure that no further mishaps are caused on account of the movem...