Kerala High Court
Kerala HC seeks govt stand on elephants parading during temple festivals
"Elephants are exposed to high-decibel fireworks in close proximity, made to stand amidst dense crowds without maintaini...
Kerala High Court Orders Interim Maintenance for Minor Child Amidst Legal Dispute
Court Prioritizes Child Welfare, Directs Father to Pay Rs. 25,000 Monthly Despite Allegations of Professional Misconduct...
Kerala High Court Advocates Child-Centric Custody Approach in Landmark Judgment
Emphasizing equal parenting, the court ensures children's welfare amidst parental disputes....
Kerala High Court Orders Inquiry into Alleged Misrepresentation of Judicial Orders
Notice Issued to Editor of Deepika Daily and Petitioner for Affidavit Submission in Public Interest Litigation...
Kerala HC seeks Centre, state stand on PIL alleging cruelty against bovines in cattle markets
The petition has further alleged that cattle markets in the state are operating in violation of the advisory on 'Livesto...
Kerala High Court Quashes Malabar Devaswom Board's Appointment of Full-Time Executive Officer at Sree Annapoorneswari Temple
Court Rules Appointment Violates Statutory Provisions and Judicial Directions, Reinstates Trustee's Administrative Power...
Kerala HC stays ‘dry day’ order near TN border ahead of assembly elections
The court said that under the Representation of the People Act, the prohibition on the sale of liquor can only be enforc...
PIL in HC alleges cruelty against bovines in cattle markets in Kerala
The public interest litigation, filed by animal rights activist Angels Nair, claims that municipal and other local body ...
Kerala High Court Lifts Ban on Nurses' Strike Amid Ongoing Hospital Dispute
Court Allows Private Hospitals to Initiate Disciplinary Actions; Nurses' Right to Strike Reaffirmed...
Kerala High Court Directs Expedited Fund Utilization for Victim Compensation and Judiciary Infrastructure
Court orders efficient allocation and disbursement of funds; addresses pending infrastructural issues and mediator fee e...
Kerala High Court Balances Development and Environmental Concerns in Road Widening Project
Court allows road widening near Madayikavu Bhagavathy Temple with strict environmental safeguards, afforestation measure...
Kerala High Court Upholds Tribunal's Decision to Initiate Proceedings for Forged Document
The court emphasizes the necessity of expediency in the interest of justice for prosecution under Section 340 Cr.P.C....
Kerala High Court Modifies Sentence in Landlord-Tenant Trespass Case
High Court affirms conviction but reduces sentence, emphasizing the distinction between ownership and possession....
Kerala High Court Upholds State Information Commission's Decision to Drop RTI Penalty Proceedings
Court affirms that RTI penalty proceedings are solely between the Information Commission and SPIO, with no right for app...
Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea to Quash Criminal Charges Over Provocative Facebook Posts
Petitioner's Request to Terminate Prosecution Denied; Must Face Trial for Posts Encouraging Violation of Covid-19 Restri...
Kerala High Court Upholds Absolute Ownership for Hindu Widows, Dismisses Claims Against Managerial Rights
In a landmark judgment, the Kerala High Court reaffirms that limited estates granted to Hindu widows under wills evolve ...
Kerala High Court Grants Bail to Tanzanian Student Accused Under NDPS Act
Compliance with Constitutional Mandates and Foreigners Act Ensures Bail for Accused in High-Profile Narcotics Case...
Kerala High Court Enhances Compensation for Minor Child in Road Accident Case
Court reassesses functional disability at 100%, granting Rs. 23.96 lakh additional compensation for intellectual disabil...
Kerala HC allows pvt hospitals to take action against striking nurses as mediation fails
Nurses affiliated with the United Nurses Association (UNA) began an indefinite statewide strike in Kerala on March 11, d...
Kerala High Court Rules Against Unlawful Arms Surrender Mandates
Court Orders Immediate Return of Arms Surrendered Under Pressure Without Due Process...
Kerala High Court Upholds Entrepreneurs' Rights, Directs Panchayat to Grant Industrial License
Court Rules Against Unjust Rejection of Industrial Applications, Citing Amendments to Kerala Panchayat Raj Act...
Kerala HC directs CDB to ensure basic amenities for devotees in all temples it manages
It directed the Board to formulate and submit, within three months, the detailed scheme for the construction of toilet c...
Decide representation on Kannada use in official matters in Kasaragod taluk: HC to govt
The government told the bench that an appropriate authority will consider and decide the representation if the court so ...
Kerala HC holds govt official in contempt for denying sanction to prosecute former KSCDC officials
The court set aside the October 2025 government order denying sanction to prosecute the two former KSCDC officials and d...
Kerala HC extends time for VACB to complete probe in Sabarimala ghee sale scam
The orders came in a petition initiated by the court on its own following a report by the TDB's Chief Vigilance and Secu...
Serious deficiencies in TDB's accounting system, says Kerala HC; orders corrective steps
The plan shall include standardisation of data formats, ensuring system compatibility and transition, carrying out phase...
Kerala High Court Upholds Election Petition Against BJP MP Suresh Gopi
Allegations of Corrupt Practices to Proceed to Trial; One Charge Struck Off...
Kerala High Court Upholds State's Right Over Acquired Land
Court Denies Restitution of Land to Original Owner Despite Redundant Acquisition Purpose...
Kerala High Court Upholds 20-Year Sentence for Sexual Offences Under POCSO Act
Conviction of Vishnu @ Unni for multiple sexual offences against a minor affirmed despite defense challenges citing fami...
Kerala HC rejects plea by father of Venjaramoodu mass murder accused against movie
Rahim had moved the High Court against the release of the movie 'Kaalam Paranja Kadha', directed by Prasad Nooranad, cla...
Kerala High Court Dismisses Bail Plea in NDPS Case, Upholds Mandatory Communication of Arrest Grounds
The Court emphasizes the constitutional and statutory requirement of informing the arrested of the grounds of arrest, di...
Kerala High Court Orders Central Government to Clarify Nicotine and Tar Content Regulations in Tobacco Products
Absence of Central Rules Restrains State from Seizing Cigarettes for Lack of Tar and Nicotine Disclosure...
Kerala High Court Rules Against SNDP Yogam Directors Over Disqualification
Directors of SNDP Yogam Disqualified for Non-compliance with Statutory Requirements; Office Vacated Under Companies Act,...
Kerala High Court Reverses Acquittal in Cheque Dishonour Case, Convicts Accused
Power of Attorney Holder's Testimony Validated; Accused Sentenced to Pay Fine and Imprisonment Till Rising of Court...
Kerala High Court Acquits Accused in Harippad Murder Case Due to Lack of Reliable Evidence
Conviction under Section 302 IPC Overturned; Prosecution Fails to Establish Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt...
Kerala High Court Upholds Dismissal of Rescission Application in Protracted Property Sale Dispute
Court rules application for rescission of contract barred by limitation, emphasizing implicit extension of time for exec...