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Kerala High Court
Ernakulam
The Kerala High Court was established in 1956. It has jurisdiction over the state of Kerala and the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
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FIR Ordered Against Pinarayi Vijayan, Veena Thaikkandiyil and Mohammed Riyas in CMRL-Exalogic Case: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court on October 9, 2026, directed the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) to register an FIR in the CMRL-Exalogic case involving former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena Thaikkandiyil and his son-in-law Mohammed Riyas. Justice A. Badharudeen passed the order on a…
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Alleged Elbow Hit on Woman’s Chest Insufficient to Establish Intent to Outrage Modesty, Man Acquitted: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has acquitted Rajendran in a molestation case dating back to 2002, setting aside his conviction and sentence under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Justice Jobin Sebastian passed the order on September 30, 2026, while allowing Criminal Revision Petition No. 481 of 2007. The case arose…
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Police Directed to Strictly Enforce Public Smoking Ban and Conduct Awareness on Passive Smoking: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has disposed of a public interest litigation seeking strict enforcement of the legal ban on smoking in public places across Kerala. The petition was filed by Prof. Monamma Kokkad in WP(PIL) No. 195 of 2026, decided on October 7, 2026. The petitioner argued that directions issued by the High Court…
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Notaries Act Protection Unavailable for Forged Attestation in Signatory’s Absence: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has dismissed a petition filed by P. Imbichi Koya, a 67-year-old advocate and Kerala State Notary, seeking to quash criminal proceedings against him in a vigilance case involving an allegedly forged consent letter linked to a building permit. Justice A. Badharudeen passed the order on September…
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498A Case Against In-Laws Retained Over Allegations of Calling Daughter-in-Law a ‘Servant’ and ‘Cancer in Their Life’: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against Sreejith MS, the fourth accused in a matrimonial cruelty case, while refusing to end the case against his parents, Sasi MR and Shantha P.A. The order was passed by Justice G. Girish on 5 October 2026. The case arose from Crime No.64/2022 of Chottanikkara…
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20-Year Jail Term Upheld for Man Convicted of Repeated Sexual Assault on 12-Year-Old Niece: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has dismissed a criminal appeal challenging the conviction and sentence of the accused in a POCSO case tried by the Fast Track Special Court, Wadakkanchery. The case arose from Crime No. 977/2021 of Pazhayannur Police Station, Thrissur. The accused was convicted by the Special Court on 25.06.2024…
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Preventive Detention of BJP Councillor Sugathan R Quashed Over Procedural Lapses Under KAAPA: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has set aside the preventive detention of Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation Councillor Sugathan R under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 2007 (KAAPA), finding serious procedural lapses in the detention process. The petition was filed by his wife, Aswathi G R, challenging…
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Disability Does Not Extinguish Husband’s Duty to Maintain Wife, Kerala HC Upholds ₹10,000 Monthly Maintenance: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has dismissed R.P.F.C. No. 122 of 2024 and upheld an order directing the petitioner to pay ₹10,000 per month as maintenance to the respondent. The case arose from M.C. No. 137 of 2019 before the Family Court, Kottayam at Ettumanoor. The petitioner and respondent married on 1 August 2015. It was…
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Wife Declared Exclusive Owner of Jointly Registered Property, Husband Directed to Vacate House Within Three Months: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has declared Raslin the exclusive owner of a 2.8 Ares (7 cents) property and the building standing on it, in a matrimonial dispute involving her husband Shamsheer Kurudan Candy. The judgment was delivered on 26 September 2026 in Mat.Appeal Nos.84 and 581 of 2022. Raslin had claimed that her…
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YouTuber Thoppi Granted Anticipatory Bail, Kerala High Court Notes No Obscene or Sexually Coloured Remarks Were Directly Made by Him: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has granted anticipatory bail to Muhammed Nihad @ Thoppi in a case registered by Manjeri Police in Malappuram district over alleged objectionable remarks and the unauthorised display of a woman's photographs and videos during a YouTube livestream. The order was passed by Justice Dr. Kauser…
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Mere Relationship With Husband’s Family Insufficient for Domestic Violence Proceedings Without Proof of Shared Household: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has quashed proceedings under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 against two persons who were arrayed as the fourth and fifth respondents in a domestic violence case before the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court-IV, Kozhikode. The petitioners, who were the brother-in-law…
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Flag Insult Case Against Lakshadweep Man Quashed, Accidental Display of 'Saffron Down' Without Intent Not an Offence: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against Mohammed Kasim H.K., who was accused of insulting the Indian National Flag by sharing a photograph in which the saffron band appeared at the bottom. Justice A. Badharudeen held that the prosecution material did not indicate that the flag had been displayed…
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Unlawful Deprivation Of Property: Compensation For Land Acquired Under Kottayam Development Corridor Project: Kerala High Court
In a landmark ruling today, Justice Viju Abraham of the Kerala High Court has issued a decisive judgment in the case of Petitioner v. Respondent, involving a dispute over land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act 2013. The judgment, which spans several key sections of the Act, brings to light critical legal…
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Trial Courts Expected To Decide On Acceptability Of Advocate Commissioner's Report Before Proceeding With Trial: Kerala High Court
In a recent ruling, the High Court addressed a contentious land acquisition matter under Order XXVI Rule 10 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The case revolves around conflicting claims over a parcel of land measuring 1 acre and 19 cents, situated in Mattannur. Background of the Case The dispute originated from the…
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Extending Benefits Of Better Terms Of Gratuity To Be Decided By Employer, Employee Cannot Claim It As Right: Kerala High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by The Honourable Mr. Justice M.A.ABDUL HAKHIM at the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, a writ petition bearing WP(C) NO.10071 OF 2016 was dismissed. The case involved a petition by The KMML Retired Officers Association represented by its President K.VIJAYADS, challenging the payment of…
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Cross Cases Shall Be Tried By The Same Court To Deter Conflicting Judgements On Similar Set Of Facts: Kerala High Court
In a significant development, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, presided by Mr. Justice K. Babu, delivered a judgment on Monday, the 18th of March 2024, regarding OP(CRL.) NO. 235 OF 2024. The case pertained to an appeal against the order dated 17.11.2023 in C.M.P.No.4516/2023 in ST NO.977 OF 2022 of Judicial…
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Strict Proof For Determining Age Not Required In Every Case Of Child Pornography: Kerala High Court
In a recent judgment by the Kerala High Court, the importance of expert opinion in determining the age of models in child pornography cases was emphasized. The judgment, delivered by Justice K. Babu, sheds light on the complexities surrounding the assessment of a model's age and the role of expert testimony in such…
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Orders release of COFEPOSA accused whose email representation went to spam folder of Detention Authority: Kerala High Court
The High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam delivered a significant judgment in WP(CRL.) No. 95 of 2024, involving a writ petition filed by Maffiya M.K, challenging a detention order under the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act (COFEPOSA), 1974. Case Background: - Petitioner: Maffiya…
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Absence Of Affidavit On Record May Vitiate Proceedings: Kerala High Court
In a recent ruling, the Kerala High Court, presided over by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, has quashed the summons and warrants issued against Carnival Films Pvt. Ltd. and its directors in a case relating to the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Background of the Case: - The case, numbered C.C. No.996/2021,…
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Section 107 Transfer Of Property Act | Lease Deed For Under 12 Months Cannot Be Rejected Due To Non-Registration: Kerala High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, the rights of landlords in tenant disputes were reaffirmed. The case, titled RCREV. NO. 1 OF 2024, involved a dispute between Sheela and Abdul Gafoor over a shop room in Thiruvananthapuram, under the purview of the Kerala Buildings (Lease and…
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Changing Name Of School Would Create Confusion For Students & Parents: Kerala High Court Quashes KESCPCR Order
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam has ruled in favor of Sister Annamma Mathai, aged 60 years and the Manager of Little Flower Girls Higher Secondary School, Hosdurg, Kanhangad. The case, WP(C) No. 3266 of 2017, revolved around a directive issued to the school to remove the word "girls" from…
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CIBIL Rating Not Changed Despite Clearing Loan, Directs Credit Rating Agency To Ensure Requisite Credit Rating: Kerala High Cour
In a recent ruling by the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, Justice Devan Ramachandran delivered a significant judgment in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 5339 of 2024. The case, titled K Venugopal Nair vs. Canara Bank and Others, revolves around a dispute regarding the petitioner's credit rating following the closure of a…
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Appellate Court Must Justify Waiver or Deposit of Minimum 20% Fine under Section 148 of NI Act: Kerala High Court Rules
In a recent landmark judgment, the Supreme Court provided clarity on the interpretation of Section 148 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, pertaining to the power of an Appellate Court to order payment pending an appeal against conviction. Case Background: The case involved two separate matters before the High…
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Ordinary Marital Quarrels Not Grounds for Abetment of Suicide under Section 306 IPC: Kerala High Cour
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas examined the nuances of abetment of suicide in a case involving X, accused of abetting her husband's suicide, Y. The judgment, delivered on March 20, 2024, sheds light on the legal intricacies surrounding such cases. Case…
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FIR Ordered Against Pinarayi Vijayan, Veena Thaikkandiyil and Mohammed Riyas in CMRL-Exalogic Case: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court on October 9, 2026, directed the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) to register an FIR in the CMRL-Exalogic case involving former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena Thaikkandiyil and his son-in-law Mohammed Riyas. Justice A. Badharudeen passed the order on a…
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Alleged Elbow Hit on Woman’s Chest Insufficient to Establish Intent to Outrage Modesty, Man Acquitted: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has acquitted Rajendran in a molestation case dating back to 2002, setting aside his conviction and sentence under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Justice Jobin Sebastian passed the order on September 30, 2026, while allowing Criminal Revision Petition No. 481 of 2007. The case arose…
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Police Directed to Strictly Enforce Public Smoking Ban and Conduct Awareness on Passive Smoking: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has disposed of a public interest litigation seeking strict enforcement of the legal ban on smoking in public places across Kerala. The petition was filed by Prof. Monamma Kokkad in WP(PIL) No. 195 of 2026, decided on October 7, 2026. The petitioner argued that directions issued by the High Court…
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Notaries Act Protection Unavailable for Forged Attestation in Signatory’s Absence: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has dismissed a petition filed by P. Imbichi Koya, a 67-year-old advocate and Kerala State Notary, seeking to quash criminal proceedings against him in a vigilance case involving an allegedly forged consent letter linked to a building permit. Justice A. Badharudeen passed the order on September…
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498A Case Against In-Laws Retained Over Allegations of Calling Daughter-in-Law a ‘Servant’ and ‘Cancer in Their Life’: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against Sreejith MS, the fourth accused in a matrimonial cruelty case, while refusing to end the case against his parents, Sasi MR and Shantha P.A. The order was passed by Justice G. Girish on 5 October 2026. The case arose from Crime No.64/2022 of Chottanikkara…
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20-Year Jail Term Upheld for Man Convicted of Repeated Sexual Assault on 12-Year-Old Niece: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has dismissed a criminal appeal challenging the conviction and sentence of the accused in a POCSO case tried by the Fast Track Special Court, Wadakkanchery. The case arose from Crime No. 977/2021 of Pazhayannur Police Station, Thrissur. The accused was convicted by the Special Court on 25.06.2024…
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Wife Declared Exclusive Owner of Jointly Registered Property, Husband Directed to Vacate House Within Three Months: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has declared Raslin the exclusive owner of a 2.8 Ares (7 cents) property and the building standing on it, in a matrimonial dispute involving her husband Shamsheer Kurudan Candy. The judgment was delivered on 26 September 2026 in Mat.Appeal Nos.84 and 581 of 2022. Raslin had claimed that her…
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Mere Relationship With Husband’s Family Insufficient for Domestic Violence Proceedings Without Proof of Shared Household: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has quashed proceedings under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 against two persons who were arrayed as the fourth and fifth respondents in a domestic violence case before the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court-IV, Kozhikode. The petitioners, who were the brother-in-law…
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Flag Insult Case Against Lakshadweep Man Quashed, Accidental Display of 'Saffron Down' Without Intent Not an Offence: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against Mohammed Kasim H.K., who was accused of insulting the Indian National Flag by sharing a photograph in which the saffron band appeared at the bottom. Justice A. Badharudeen held that the prosecution material did not indicate that the flag had been displayed…
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Section 233 BNSS Applies Only to the Same Offence, Cheating Case Not Stayed Pending Forest Investigation: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Roji Augustine, the first accused in Crl.M.C. No. 7404 of 2026, seeking to stay proceedings in C.C. No. 456 of 2022 until the final report was filed in O.R. No. 1 of 2021. The case arose from a timber transaction involving Rs.1.40 crore. According to the order,…
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Lawyer Cannot Swear Plaintiff’s Affidavit on Facts Beyond Personal Knowledge: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has set aside an order of the Munsiff Court, Chittur, allowing the production of additional documents in a partition suit after finding that the plaintiff's lawyer had sworn an affidavit beyond his personal knowledge. Justice Easwaran S. delivered the judgment on September 10, 2026, in O.P(C)…
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John Doe Suits Cannot Be Blocked by Procedural Technicalities When Defendants Are Unknown: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has directed the Principal Munsiff Court, Ernakulam, to number a suit filed by M/s Cubes Entertainments over an online review of the film “Kattalan”. The order was passed on 14 September 2026 by Justice Easwaran S. in OP(C) No. 2655 of 2026. The petition challenged the refusal of the Munsiff…
Delay in Challenging Family Court Orders in Matrimonial Disputes Can Be Fatal as Parties May Alter Their Marital Status: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has observed that delay in challenging orders passed by Family Courts in matrimonial disputes, particularly in matters relating to dissolution of marriage, can be fatal because parties may alter their marital status after the expiry of the appeal period. The Court emphasized that great care and…
About the Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court was established in 1956. It has jurisdiction over the state of Kerala and the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
Seat
Ernakulam
State / UT
Kerala
Region
South India
