Kerala High Court
Kerala High Court Upholds Non-Deduction of TDS for Senior Citizens by South Indian Bank
The Court rules that South Indian Bank acted within the statutory framework, reinforcing special provisions for senior c...
Kerala High Court Enforces Transparency in Government Vehicle Auctions
Court mandates disclosure of statutory restrictions on re-registration of government vehicles sold at auction. ...
Kerala High Court Revises Compensation Methodology in Motor Accident Cases
Court Directs Tribunals to Consider Actual Lifespan in Disability Compensation Calculation...
Kerala High Court Mandates Enhanced Crowd Management for Sabarimala Pilgrimage
Court Directs Formation of Expert Committee to Oversee Infrastructure and Safety Measures Amid Surging Pilgrim Numbers...
Kerala High Court Issues Strict Directives to Enhance Road Safety and Curb Unauthorized Use of Vehicle Lights and Hooters
Landmark Judgment Targets Dazzling LED Headlights, Red-Blue Strobe Lights, and Videography Inside Moving Vehicles...
A Special Judge under the Prevention of Corruption Act cannot take cognizance of a private complaint against a public servant
Kerala High Court Sets Aside Order Against Ex-ADGP, Relegates Corruption Complaint to Pre-Cognizance Stage Court mandate...
Kerala High Court Denies Bail to Sri Lankan Nationals in High-Stakes UAPA Case
Court upholds trial court's decision citing gravity of charges, foreign nationality, and imminent trial commencement...
Election Commission can’t deregister a political party for non-compliance with conditions not provided in the Act
Kerala High Court Stays ECI Order Delisting Political Parties. Court Allows Petitioners to Contest Local Elections Amids...
Kerala High Court Mandates Rotation and Stringent Selection for Police Controllers at Sannidhanam
Court emphasizes transparency and integrity in police appointments during Mandala-Makaravilakku festival...
Kerala High Court Eases Bank Guarantee Requirement for Vehicle Custody in Sand Transport Case
High Court Sets Aside Onerous Bank Guarantee Condition for Interim Custody of Vehicle Under Kerala Forest Act ...
Mere status as a celebrity does not entitle preferential treatment for inclusion in the electoral roll
Court dismisses plea of celebrity petitioner for inclusion in voters list, emphasizes equality under law....
Kerala High Court Rules Against Tata Iron & Steel Co. in Credit Purchase Dispute
Court finds suit within limitation period, modifies interest rate, and absolves one defendant from liability....
Kerala High Court Upholds Right to Speedy Trial, Allows Limited Adjournment
Court balances counsel's health with constitutional imperatives, rejects venue shift request...
Kerala High Court Upholds Electoral Rights of Young Candidate
Court Directs State Election Commission to Reconsider Voter List Deletion Over Technical Objections...
Persons with mental illness or intellectual disabilities cannot be disqualified from electoral rolls
Judgment Emphasizes Non-Disqualification from Voter Rolls Without Court Declaration of Unsound Mind...
Rape : Consent merely due to a promise of marriage; absence of intention to marry at the outset must be established
Kerala High Court Quashes Rape Charges: Consensual Relationship Does Not Constitute Misconception of Fact. Court Finds I...
Kerala High Court Upholds Restrictions on Traditional Sabarimala Route for Ecological and Safety Reasons
Court dismisses petition challenging delay in opening forest route, emphasizing environmental conservation and public sa...
Kerala High Court Overturns Maintenance Order, Cites Adultery Evidence
High Court rules in favor of husband, setting aside maintenance awarded to wife based on evidence of continuous adultery...
Arms licence - Mere pendency of a criminal case cannot be the sole ground for revocation of arms licence
Kerala High Court Overturns Revocation of Arms Licence; Orders Reconsideration The court emphasizes the need for concret...
Wife contributed for purchase of property, registered in husband's name: husband can not interfere with possession or alienate
Kerala High Court Upholds Wife's Claim to Joint Ownership of Property. Court Grants Injunction Protecting Wife's Rights ...
Rejection of transgender student's for enrollment in National Cadet Corps is not violative of Article 14
Kerala High Court Upholds NCC's Gender-Specific Enrollment Policy Dismissal of Transgender Student's Plea Sparks Call fo...
Preventive detention order cannot be passed against a person on bail
Kerala High Court Quashes Preventive Detention Order for Non-Consideration of Bail Conditions Court rules that preventiv...
Kerala High Court Upholds Bank's Right to Enforce Security Without Fresh Notices to Legal Heirs
Court rules that SARFAESI Act procedures completed during borrower's lifetime remain valid, dismissing plea for fresh no...
Kerala High Court Rules in Favor of SBI on LTC Tax Deduction Dispute
SBI not liable as 'assessee in default' for non-deduction of tax on LTC payments under interim court orders....
Kerala High Court Declares Ayurvedic Centre a 'Hospital' for Tax Purposes
Escapade Resorts Pvt. Ltd. Wins Tax Dispute, Avoids Luxury Tax Imposed on Hotels...
Kerala High Court Upholds Artistic Freedom in Film Certification Dispute
Court Quashes Central Board of Film Certification's Decision to Impose Restrictions on 'HAAL', Emphasizing Constitutiona...
Kerala High Court Mandates Resolution of Billing Disputes Between Kerala Water Authority and Travancore Devaswom Board
Court Directs Improvement in Water Management and Storage Facilities at Nilakkal to Reduce Costs...
Kerala High Court Grants Bail to Accused in Murder Trial with Stringent Conditions
The judgment also directed the Additional Sessions Court to expedite the trial process, aiming for disposal within six m...
Kerala High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Industrial Licensee in Child Labour Case
Accusations under Juvenile Justice Act Sections 75 and 79 dismissed due to lack of evidence against petitioner Jissy S....
Kerala High Court Imposes Comprehensive Ban on Plastics and Synthetic Kumkum in Sabarimala Region
The judgment is a crucial step towards mitigating environmental harm, protecting endemic species, and preserving the eco...
Kerala High Court Directs Immediate Overhaul of Juvenile Justice System
The judgment is seen as a significant step towards reinforcing the juvenile justice system and ensuring the effective im...
Kerala High Court Allows Attachment of Retirement Benefits for Minor's Maintenance
The court directed the Family Court to reconsider the petition, allowing the attachment of the father's retirement benef...
Kerala High Court Upholds Married Woman's Right to Avail ART Services Independently
This decision marks a significant step in recognizing the reproductive rights of married women, ensuring they are not at...
Kerala High Court Denies Specific Performance, Orders Refund with Interest in Property Sale Dispute
This ruling underscores the importance of demonstrating financial preparedness and consistency in contractual obligation...
Kerala High Court Orders Personal Liability for Officer's Non-compliance in Paddy Land Case
Court mandates Rs. 10,000 cost on Revenue Officer for repetitive non-speaking orders, reinforcing accountability in quas...
Kerala High Court Rules Against IT Department's Revisional Powers in Favor of Charitable Trust
Save A Family Plan (India) wins appeal as the High Court emphasizes limits on revisional powers under Section 263 of the...