Kerala High Court
Kerala High Court Upholds Conviction in Corruption Case, Modifies Sentence
A.P. Benoy found guilty of misappropriation and falsification of records; sentence reduced considering mitigating factor...
Kerala High Court Upholds Arbitration Clause in Insurance Dispute
Court Orders Arbitration in Fire Damage Claim Despite Discharge Voucher Execution...
Kerala High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition Alleging Illegal Detention in Religious Congregation
Court Upholds Individual Autonomy and Freedom of Choice in Joining Religious Orders...
Kerala High Court Dismisses Pre-Arrest Bail Due to Concealment of Applicant's Overseas Presence
Shahir Basheer's Bail Plea Rejected for Failing to Disclose His Location Abroad at Filing...
Kerala High Court Halts Recovery of Gratuity and Pension from Retired Government Employees
In a landmark judgment, the Kerala High Court rules against the deduction of gratuity and pension for loan recovery, cit...
Kerala High Court Mandates Insurance Company to Compensate Gratuitous Passenger, Allows Recovery from Vehicle Owner
The Court enhances compensation to Rs. 3,02,460/- applying the "pay and recover" principle, ensuring justice for acciden...
Kerala High Court Upholds Regulation on Electricity Dues for New Connections
Court Rules Subsequent Property Owners Must Deposit Arrears for Electricity Connections...
Kerala High Court Dismisses Frivolous PIL Over Kanjirapuzha Dam Tourism Tender
Court Imposes Costs on Petitioner for Misuse of Judicial Process; Highlights Importance of Transparency and Caution in P...
Kerala High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Rajkumar
Lack of Evidence and Procedural Errors Lead to Dismissal of Theft Allegations in Case Bundle Incident...
Kerala High Court Upholds Conviction of Habitual Offender in POCSO Case
Musthafa's appeal dismissed; court confirms statutory minimum sentence amidst his history of repeat offences...
Kerala High Court Ensures Fair Compensation for Business Displaced by Metro Rail Project
Court Rules Against Treating Licensed Occupants as Encroachers, Orders Re-evaluation of Compensation...
Kerala High Court Quashes Disproportionate Dismissal of Engineer, Calls for Reassessment
Court Upholds Principles of Proportionality and Natural Justice in Disciplinary Proceedings against Malabar Cancer Centr...
Kerala High Court Modifies Conviction in Attempted Murder Case
Conviction under Section 307 IPC set aside; lesser charges under Sections 323, 324, and 341 IPC upheld...
Kerala High Court Quashes Eviction of Recreation Hall Built by Mavelipuram Residents Association
Expiry of Lease Does Not Grant GCDA Ownership, Arbitrary Eviction Proceedings Quashed...
Kerala High Court Declines Interim Relief in Postal Ballot Case
Petitioners' Allegations of Election Commission Lapses Rejected at Advanced Stage of Electoral Process...
Kerala High Court Orders Performance Audit of Vigilance Tribunals
Concerns Over Inefficiency and Financial Expenditure Prompt Judicial Directive for Government to Assess Tribunal Functio...
Kerala High Court Appoints New Chairman to Oversee Sabarimala Master Plan Implementation
Hon'ble Mr. Justice Arun V.G. takes charge to ensure seamless execution of the Sabarimala Master Plan...
Kerala High Court Secures Urgent Clearance for Judicial Infrastructure Works Amidst Electoral Code Restrictions
Court Directs Swift Action to Prevent Disruption During Summer Vacation; Exemption Process Expedited for Essential Upgra...
Kerala High Court Invalidates Contract Termination by Cochin Port Authority
Court Cites Violation of Natural Justice; Arbitration Clause Does Not Restrict Writ Jurisdiction...
Kerala High Court Rules Against Enforced Endogamy in Knanaya Catholic Community, Upholds Individual Religious Freedom
Court holds that practice of endogamy is not an essential religious practice; denies Church authority to excommunicate m...
Kerala High Court Upholds Constitutionality of Cooperative Banking Operations
Court affirms state legislative competence, dismisses challenge to Kerala Cooperative Societies Acts...
Kerala High Court Declines Interim Relief Against Election Commission in Postal Ballot Dispute
Court Rules No Interference in Advanced Stage of Electoral Process Despite Alleged Postal Ballot Delays...
Kerala High Court Facilitates Co-education Transition in Minority Schools
Court Directs Municipality to Expedite Approval for Co-education Scheme or Allow Proceeding Without It ...
Kerala High Court Orders Probe into Procurement Irregularities in Digital Survey Project
Deficiencies in Tender Procedures Prompt Court-Directed Investigation to Ensure Accountability and Transparency...
Kerala High Court Upholds Commissioner’s Authority to Award Compensation Exceeding Claim
Court affirms that employer's knowledge of accident negates need for formal notice under Employees Compensation Act...
Kerala High Court Awards Custody of Minor to Biological Father Prioritizing Child's Welfare
Court emphasizes child's well-being and emotional bond with father; mandates monitoring by Child Protection Officer....
Kerala High Court Upholds Tribunal's Decision on Taxability of Unrealized Gains
Unrealized 'mark-to-market' gains from Forward Exchange Contracts not taxable until actual realization, rules Kerala Hig...
Kerala High Court Lays Out Comprehensive Plan for Sabarimala Pilgrimage Management
Directions Issued for Digitisation, Safety, Environmental Compliance, and Infrastructure Development at Sabarimala...
Kerala High Court Mandates Financial Transparency in Ayyappa Devotees Conclave
Court Directs Travancore Devaswom Board to Address Financial Discrepancies and Ensure Procedural Compliance...
Kerala High Court Upholds Conviction of Forest Officer in Bribery Case
Muheshkumar K's appeal against the conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act dismissed; one-year rigorous impris...
Kerala High Court Grants Bail in Illegal Arrest Case Involving NDPS Offences
Arrest and Remand Deemed Unconstitutional Due to Non-Compliance with Constitutional and Statutory Requirements...
Kerala High Court takes case against hartal violence
Students who were supposed to appear for the Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE), ...
Kerala High Court Rules Family Courts Have Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Maintenance Cases in Areas with Established Family Courts
Grama Nyayalayas Lack Jurisdiction for Maintenance Petitions Where Family Courts Exist, According to Recent Judgment...
Kerala High Court Dismisses Appeal by Seasonal Workers Seeking Parity in VRS Benefits
Court Upholds Government's Policy Decision, Denies Judicial Intervention in Voluntary Retirement Scheme Terms...
Kerala High Court Upholds Interim Order in Goshree Islands Development Authority Case
Appellate Court Dismisses GIDA's Appeal, Emphasizes Non-interference in Single Judge's Interim Orders...
Kerala High Court Directs Strengthening of Open Correctional Institutions to Address Prison Overcrowding
Monitoring Committee to Ensure Compliance with Supreme Court's Directives; Kerala State Legal Services Authority Involve...