Kerala High Court
Kerala HC gives final chance to SIT to file comprehensive report in Sabarimala gold loss cases
"The Investigating Officer has informed us that substantial and convincing materials have already been gathered indicati...
Kerala HC issues notice to former security personnel of ex-CM in assault case
According to the prosecution, the protesters were assaulted with sticks by the chief minister's gunmen after they ran to...
UDF govt's free travel concession for women a fulfilment of poll promise: Kerala HC
On the other hand, the government told the court that similar schemes have been implemented in Delhi, Punjab, Karnataka,...
Kerala High Court Quashes Police Verification Report Labeling Employee 'Not Suitable for Employment'
Court rules that police reports should focus solely on criminal antecedents, leaving employment suitability to employers...
Kerala High Court Resolves Arbitration Stalemate Between Ambica Praveesh and BMH Care Hospital Ltd
Court Directs Nomination of Former Judge as Third Arbitrator, Allows Technical Expert Assistance...
Kerala High Court Rules Admiralty Act Prevails Over Commercial Courts Act in Maritime Claim Dispute
Court condones 135-day delay in filing written statement in admiralty suit, reaffirming special statute precedence...
Kerala High Court Quashes Executive Officer Appointment in Sree Thirumandhamkunnu Temple
Court Orders Reinstatement of Hereditary Trustee and Calls for New Administrative Scheme...
HC judge recuses from hearing plea on film 'The Kerala Story 2'
The judge noted that he had previously heard two other petitions seeking similar relief and therefore decided to recuse ...
Kerala HC upholds order directing Principal Secretary to appear in KSCDC contempt case
After completing its probe, the agency sought sanction from the state government to prosecute the accused, including for...
PIL challenges Kerala’s free bus travel scheme for women, transgender persons
The petition further argued that the government order itself acknowledged the financial burden by creating a dedicated c...
Kerala High Court Directs Reconsideration of Pension Cut for Retired Employee
Court Finds Punishment of Withholding 15% Pension Disproportionate, Orders Fresh Assessment by Competent Authority...
Kerala High Court Overturns Acquittal in Cheque Bounce Case, Upholds Sufficient Issuance of Legal Notice
Appellant's victory as court finds accused guilty under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act...
Kerala High Court Expunges Prejudicial Remarks from Bail Order
Court Cautions Against Premature Judgments During Bail Proceedings...
Kerala High Court Upholds Compensation for Contractor Deemed Employee in Electrocution Case
Judgment affirms contractor's status as 'employee' under Employees Compensation Act, 1923, ensuring compensation liabili...
Kerala High Court Transfers Investigation to CBI Amidst Allegations of Irregularities
Court Directs Strengthening of Child Protection Mechanisms through Legal Awareness and Community Initiatives...
Kerala High Court Upholds Special Court's Decision in SC-ST Atrocities Case
Private Residence Considered Public View for SC/ST Act Charges, Appeals Court...
Kerala High Court Upholds Summoning of Additional Witness in High-Profile Criminal Case
Court affirms prosecution's right to summon omitted forensic expert under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 to en...
Kerala High Court Dismisses Writ Petition by Voizzit Technology Pvt. Ltd. Citing Doctrine of Finality and Jurisdictional Error
Writ petition seeking CBI and NIA investigations into cross-border insolvency malpractices dismissed for violating doctr...
Kerala High Court Upholds Petitioner's Right to Amend Pleadings in Insolvency Case
Tribunal's Refusal to Entertain Additional Objections Violates Principles of Natural Justice, Rules High Court...
Kerala High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Against SEBI's IPO Approval
Court Directs Petitioner to Pursue Alternative Remedies Under SEBI Act for Alleged Fraudulent Share Transfers...
Kerala High Court Criticizes Decade-Long Audit Delays in Devaswom Board Financial Oversight
Court Directs Comprehensive Explanation from Authorities on Prolonged Audit Pendency...
Kerala High Court Orders Reforms in Travancore Devaswom Board Following Misappropriation Scandal
Court mandates strict accountability and procedural overhaul to prevent future financial mismanagement in temple offerin...
Kerala High Court Upholds New Normalization Methodology in Engineering Admissions
Court rules against interference in academic policy, dismisses petitions challenging Kerala's 2026 admission process...
Kerala High Court Clarifies Limitations on Inherent Powers in Document Return Cases
Court Rules Inherent Powers Cannot Override Specific Statutory Provisions in Civil Procedure...
Kerala High Court Upholds Policy Decision on Vacancy Abolition
Court affirms that inclusion in Rank List does not guarantee appointment; policy-driven post abolition not unconstitutio...
Kerala High Court Upholds 20-Year Sentence for Aggravated Sexual Assault Under POCSO Act
The Court confirms the conviction and sentence, emphasizing the credibility of the victim's testimony in the absence of ...
Kerala High Court Upholds Conviction in NDPS Case, Modifies Sentence
Court Confirms Conviction under NDPS Act but Reduces Imprisonment from Four Years to Two...
Kerala High Court Rules on Stamp Duty Applicability for Sale Certificates under SARFAESI Act
Unstamped Sale Certificates Cannot Be Rejected for Filing, Aligning with Supreme Court Precedents...
Kerala High Court Nullifies Magistrate's Mediation Order in SARFAESI Case
Magistrate's Role Under Section 14 of SARFAESI Act Limited to Ministerial Functions, Rules High Court...
Kerala High Court Upholds Acquittal in Cheque Dishonour Case Due to Material Alteration
Judgment Affirms That Alteration in Cheque Date Without Drawer’s Full Signature Renders Instrument Void...
Kerala High Court Upholds RERA Pre-Deposit Mandate for Builders in Appeals
Court affirms statutory interest computation under BMPLR plus 2%, dismisses interim relief for substitution with MCLR...
Kerala High Court Upholds Consumer Rights Over Co-Operative Bank's Delayed Appeal
Court rules Consumer Protection Act prevails over Kerala Co-operative Societies Act in banking dispute, dismisses appeal...
Kerala High Court Upholds Worshipers' Right to Protect Temple Property
Court Allows Worshipers to Sue on Behalf of Deity Against Trustee's Malfeasance...
Kerala High Court Acquits Mother Convicted of Murder Under IPC Due to Mental Health Act Provisions
The court sets aside conviction citing statutory presumption of severe stress under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017...
Allegation of access to actor assault case memory card: Kerala HC seeks govt''s stand
She had alleged that there was unauthorised access to the memory card while it was in the custody of the Magistrate and ...
Kerala HC acquits woman sentenced for killing her baby; says she was under severe mental stress
According to her, she had been subjected to sustained cruelty and harassment by her husband and in-laws ever since her m...