Kerala High Court
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...
Kerala High Court Quashes Stop Memo Issued by District Collector to Sreerosh Developers
Court Rules Depletion of Groundwater Not a Disaster; Memo Violates Principles of Natural Justice...
Kerala High Court Quashes Minority Commission's Eviction Order
Judgment Highlights the Commission's Lack of Jurisdiction in Property Disputes...
Kerala High Court Overturns Permanent Lok Adalat's Decision, Citing Jurisdictional Overreach
The court emphasized the mandatory nature of conciliation proceedings before adjudication in disputes involving public u...
Kerala High Court Quashes Order on Building Demolition by Disaster Management Authority
Court Rules Non-Emergency Invocation of Disaster Management Act Powers Unlawful...
Kerala High Court Upholds Right of Co-owner to Partition Property Acquired Through Gift Deed
Court Directs Sub Registrar to Register Partition Deed as Instrument of Partition Under Kerala Stamp Act, 1959...
Kerala High Court Upholds Conviction in Child Sexual Assault Case
Rigorous imprisonment modified for unnatural offences; delay in FIR lodging justified by circumstances....
Kerala High Court Upholds Natural Justice in Gold Smuggling Case
Court Quashes Order, Directs Reconsideration of Case with Full Hearing Rights for Petitioners...
Kerala High Court Orders Release of Widow's Family Pension Despite Delay and Pending Vigilance Enquiry
Court Upholds Widow's Entitlement Under Kerala Service Rules; Directs Kerala State Electricity Board to Disburse Withhel...
Kerala High Court Orders Fresh Inquiry into Allegations Against Kannur District Panchayat
Ombudsman’s decision invalidated due to failure in exercising statutory jurisdiction, case remanded for reconsideration....
Kerala High Court Dismisses Contempt Proceedings Against Voizzit Technology with Exemplary Costs
Supreme Court's Overturn of Original Judgment Renders Contempt Case Infructuous; Petitioners Ordered to Pay Rs. 50,000...
Kerala High Court Grants Bail to Undertrial Accused in High-Profile Arms Training Case
After prolonged custody and in light of bail granted to co-accused, Kerala High Court releases three appellants with str...
Kerala High Court Upholds Artistic Freedom, Allows Release of Controversial Film
Court dismisses petition to halt movie release, emphasizing protection of artistic expression and judicial independence....