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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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Flags 'Callous' Attitude Of Govt Officials In Conducting Litigation In Timely Manner, Suggests State To Enact Law To Avoid Unnecessary Delays: Kerala High Court
In a significant legal development, the Kerala High Court, presided over by the Honorable Mr. Justice P.V. Kunhikrishnan, delivered a judgment on Wednesday, the 14th day of February 2024, in the case bearing the Writ Petition (Civil) No. 29338 of 2014. The petitioner in this case is T.D. Sreejakumari, a Full-Time…
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No Wife Expected To Sacrifice Her Physical, Mental Health For Sadistic Pleasure: Kerala High Court Declines Husband's Divorce Plea
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam delivered a judgment on Matrimonial Appeal No. 129 of 2016 on Wednesday, the 7th day of February 2024. The case, involving a matrimonial dispute, sheds light on crucial aspects of the Divorce Act, 1869, and its application in contemporary family…
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Defends Academic Standards: Declines Student's Plea Seeking 5-Working Days A Week, Weekends Off: Kerala High Court
In a recent judgment by the Honorable Mr. Justice Devan Ramachandran in the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, a writ petition (WP(C) No. 3767 of 2024) was heard, challenging the government's decision regarding the schedule of a Government ITI course. The petitioner, Arun Joseph, sought a re-design of the curriculum…
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Court Upholds Artistic Freedom, Decries Intolerance in 'Antony' Case: Kerala High Court
Act Name: Constitution of India, Article 19(1)(a) - Freedom of Speech and Expression In a recent judgment by the Kerala High Court, Justice Devan Ramachandran addressed the concerns raised by Mr. Joji Varghese in WP(C) No. 42896 of 2023 regarding the depiction of a controversial scene in the Malayalam movie 'Antony.'…
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Acquits Accused Under Section 84 IPC, Citing Mental Health, Affection for Parents, and Lack of Escape Attempt: Kerala High Court
In a significant legal development, the Kerala High Court has acquitted an individual suffering from Paranoid Schizophrenia under Section 84 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The judgment, authored by Justice P.B. Suresh Kumar and Justice Johnson John, sheds light on the delicate balance between legal and medical…
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Court Quashes Preventive Detention Of 21-Yr-Old, Appoints Advocate As His 'Mentor' : Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment delivered on Wednesday, the 24th day of January 2024, the Kerala High Court, with the Honourable Mr. Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Mrs. Justice Shoba Annamma Eapen presiding, addressed the matter of WP(CRL.) No.1220/2023. The petitioner in this case is Mr. Sreejith R., aged 47 years, father…
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Pre-arrest bail granted. Challenge to SC/ST (POA) Act, headmistress gets anticipatory bail from Kerala High Court in hair cutting incident
In a recent judgment from the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, the Honorable Mr. Justice K. Babu delivered a significant decision on CRL.A No. 1752 of 2023, a case challenging an order under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (SC/ST (PoA) Act). Case Background: The…
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Court Upholds Father's Conviction For Rape Of Minor Daughter, Says Incident Not Implausible Merely Because Family Shares A Small Hut: Kerala High Court
In a recent judgment by the High Court of Kerala dated January 22, 2024, a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) came to light. The judgment, delivered by the Honourable Mr. Justice P.B. Suresh Kumar and Mr. Justice Johnson John, involved Criminal Appeal No. 863 of 2022. Case…
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O.18 R.16 CPC | When Proof Of Will Has To Be Given, Court Must Take Separate & Lenient Consideration To Immediately Examine Witness
In a significant ruling, the Honorable Mr. Justice C. Jayachandran of the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam delivered a judgment on Friday, January 12, 2024, in OP(C) No. 2242 of 2023. The case revolved around a partition suit, with the petitioner, Rajeswari, challenging the dismissal of her application under Order…
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Convicted Individual Granted Admission to Law College: Court Permits Murder Convict To Join LLB Course Despite Objection By College: Kerala High Court
In the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam Present: The Honourable Mr. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas Thursday, the 18th day of January 2024 / 28th Pousha, 1945 WP(Crl.) No. 1037 of 2023 Case Highlights: Convicted Individual Seeks Education for Reformation In a landmark judgment delivered by Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas on…
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Kerala HC Upholds 'Non-Duty' Classification: Orders Against Promotion Challenged After Absence Post Authorized Leave
In a recent judgment delivered on January 11, 2024, the High Court of Kerala dismissed the appeal filed by Sabu Varghese, a Senior Operator Cum Input/Output Assistant at the Cochin Port Trust, challenging the order of the Single Bench in W.P(C) 35727/2019. The dispute arose over the promotion of Viju P Varghese as…
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'Residential Area' Designated As Per Local Law Cannot Be Interpreted To Mean 'Residential House': Kerala High Court
Petroleum Retail Outlet Approval Challenged: Kerala HC Judgment In a recent judgment dated January 4, 2024, the Kerala High Court, in W.P.(C) Nos.11578/22 & 13522/23, addressed the challenge against the establishment of a petroleum retail outlet. Key Highlights: 1. Background: The writ petitions were filed by…
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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
