Kerala High Court
Kerala High Court Upholds Acquittal in Cheque Bounce Case
Accused Successfully Rebuts Presumption of Legally Enforceable Debt Under Negotiable Instruments Act...
Kerala High Court Acquits Accused in 2009 Murder Case Due to Unreliable Eyewitness Testimony
Court finds lack of corroborative evidence and credibility issues with witness testimonies, leading to acquittal in the ...
Kerala High Court Quashes Tax Assessment on Telecom Services
Division Bench Rules SIM Cards and Value-Added Services Not Taxable as Goods Under KVAT Act...
Kerala High Court Rules Against Substantive Review in Arbitration Cases
The court emphasizes limited procedural review under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, upholding legislative i...
Kerala High Court Rejects Arbitration Request Due to Improper Notice
Lack of Specificity in Arbitration Notice Under Section 21 Leads to Dismissal of Arbitration Proceedings...
Kerala High Court Quashes Unlawful Bail Conditions for Bangladeshi National
Court Rules Confinement in Detention Centre Violates Article 21 Rights...
Kerala govt moves HC against pre-arrest bail granted to Mamkootathil in second sexual assault case
In its petition, filed by an Additional Public Prosecutor, the state government said the Sessions Court order is liable ...
Quash ED complaint, show cause notice: KIIFB to Kerala HC
Nair said that ED opposed KIIFB's plea, claiming that it was not maintainable as the Board has to go to the appropriate ...
Kerala High Court Upholds Acquittal in Sexual Offence Case; Dismisses Victim's Appeal
Court Emphasizes Need for Prima Facie Evidence in Victim Appeals; Considers Delay, Credibility, and Lack of Corroboratio...
Kerala High Court Upholds Conviction in POCSO Case, Affirms 10-Year Sentence for Repeated Assaults
Appellant's arguments on victim's age and evidence dismissed; Court emphasizes statutory presumption under POCSO Act...
Kerala High Court Mandates Caution in Handling Writ Petitions for De-freezing Bank Accounts Amidst Rising Financial Cyber Fraud Cases
Court Directs Impleadment of Local Police Stations to Verify Authenticity of Petitioners and Prevent Judicial Misuse...
Kerala High Court Upholds Simplified Procedure for Court Fee Exemption in Accident Claims
Tribunal's insistence on separate applications deemed unnecessary; judgment reinforces access to justice for accident vi...
Kerala HC gives interim protection from arrest to Rahul Mamkootathil in rape case
A sessions court in Thiruvananthapuram had on Thursday rejected his plea for anticipatory bail in the first case of rape...
Ensure live webcasting, additional police deployment for smooth local body polls: Kerala HC
The directions came on a batch of petitions, by candidates, booth agents and members of the general public from various ...
Kerala High Court Remands Maintenance Case for Fresh Evidence
Court emphasizes the need for proof of dissolution of prior marriage and valid remarriage under Muslim Law for maintenan...
Sabarimala gold loss: Kerala HC denies anticipatory bail to two former TDB officials
The court said that if the two accused were granted pre-arrest bail, the entire probe into the loss of gold from the shr...
Kerala High Court Upholds Finality of Criminal Revisions in Cheque Dishonour Cases
Court dismisses plea to quash conviction post-revision in light of amicable settlement...
Kerala High Court Orders Formation of Special Investigation Team for Unlawful Online Activities
Allegations of unlawful online advertisements for remuneration, egg donation, and surrogacy under investigation....
Kerala High Court Upholds Tax Liability for Puducherry-Registered Vehicle Operating in Kerala
Court dismisses appeal by T P Trading Company, asserting tax obligations under Kerala Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1976...
Kerala High Court Clarifies Tax Payment Mandate for Appeals Under Kerala Municipality Act
Court rules that payment of only tax component is necessary for appeal submission, not penal interest or other charges...
Kerala High Court Bans Synthetic KumKum, Cites Public Health and Environmental Risks
Court Orders Immediate Prohibition on Sale of Toxic KumKum, Mandates Use of Natural Alternatives...
Kerala High Court Mandates Enhanced Security Measures for Local Body Elections 2025
Directives Issued for Police Protection, Webcasting, and Videography to Ensure Smooth Electoral Process...
Further investigation under Section 173(8) CrPC must be by the same agency
Kerala High Court Quashes Further Investigation by Crime Branch in Anish Anand Case Court Upholds That Further Investiga...
Anticipatory Bail Denied in Sabarimala Temple Gold Misappropriation Case
Kerala High Court Denies Pre-Arrest Bail to Key Accused, Emphasizing the Need for Custodial Interrogation in the High-Pr...
Kerala High Court Grants Relief to Pazhassi Motors Under New CGST Provision
Section 16(5) of CGST Act Overrides Previous Limitations for Input Tax Credit Claims...
Kerala High Court Mandates Measures for Peaceful 2025 Local Body Elections
Court Orders Live Webcasting, Additional Police Deployment, and Video-graphy to Ensure Free and Fair Elections in Kerala...
Kerala High Court Denies Relief Under BNSS for Grave Offences
Application for Extraordinary Remedy Dismissed Due to Serious Allegations of Sexual Harassment...
Sabarimala gold loss: Kerala HC denies anticipatory bail to former TDB administrative officer
Sreekumar served as the administrative officer of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) in 2019 when the alleged irregular...
Synthetic kumkum sale to Sabarimala devotees continuing against court orders, says Kerala HC
The order came after the Erumeli Grama Panchayat told the court that sale of synthetic kumkum was being carried out exte...
Kerala HC orders Cochin Devaswom Board not to deploy security in ‘Bouncer’ T-shirts
He contended that deploying such individuals within the sacred precincts of a shrine to manage and direct devotees was "...
Sabarimala gold issue: Kerala HC grants six more weeks to SIT to complete probe
"This direction has become imperative, as the subject matter of the investigation concerns valuables and properties belo...
Kerala High Court Grants Six-Week Extension for Investigation into Gold Heist at Sabarimala Temple
Court Emphasizes Meticulous Probe into Theft of Sacred Gold, Ensures Protection of Lord Ayyappa's Valuables...
Kerala High Court Directs Cochin Devaswom Board to Uphold Temple Decorum
Deployment of "Bouncer" T-shirts During Temple Festival Deemed Inappropriate and Incompatible with Cultural Ethos...
Kerala High Court Cracks Down on Synthetic KumKum Sale, Orders Strict Compliance with Safety Standards
Court Orders Routine Inspections and Impleads Key Distributors to Curb Health Hazards...
Kerala High Court Upholds Gratuity Payment with Interest as Pre-deposit Requirement for Appeals
Court clarifies legislative intent under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, ensuring employee welfare through timely pay...
Kerala High Court Upholds Transfer of Property by Adverse Possession
Court Affirms Petitioner's Ownership Over Disputed Property; Provides Mechanism for Future Civil Court Decisions...