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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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EPF Act Section 14(B) Allows Flexibility in Damages, Upholds 50% Penalty Reduction for Bake 'N' Joy Bakery: Kerala High Court Clarifies
Act: Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 Topic: Reduction of Damages under Section 14(B) - Central Government Industrial Tribunal-Cum-Labour Court Decision In a recent development, the Central Board of Trustees of the Employees Provident Fund, represented by the Regional Provident Fund…
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Petitioner Seeks Relief under Article 226 in a Landmark Case against Multiple FIRs
In a significant development, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam recently heard a writ petition, WP(CRL.) NO. 1349 OF 2023, where petitioner Rohith Giri, aged 32, sought relief under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The case was heard by the Honorable Mr. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas on Thursday, the 4th…
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Court dismisses appeal in property dispute under Section 63(C) of the Indian Succession Act: Kerala High Court
In a significant legal development, the Kerala High Court has dismissed the appeal in the property dispute case, highlighting the principles under Section 63(c) of the Indian Succession Act. The case involves a challenge to the authenticity of a will, marked as Ext.A2, executed by the deceased, Ms. [Testator's Name],…
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Emphasizes SOP for Stray Wildlife: Kerala High Court Supports Forest Officials' Actions in Leopard Cub Case
In a recent judgment delivered on January 5, 2024, the Kerala High Court, comprised of the Honourable Mr. Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Mrs. Justice Shoba Annamma Eapen, ruled on Writ Appeal No. 1311 of 2023, arising from WP(C) 4366/2022 of the High Court of Kerala. The appellant, Angels Nair, the General Secretary…
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Minor quarrel between husband and wife due to difference of opinion does not constitute offense of cruelty under Section 498A of IPC: Kerala High Court
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam delivered a noteworthy judgment in Criminal Appeal No. 3 of 2007. The case, presided over by the Honourable Mr. Justice Johnson John, pertained to the conviction and sentencing of Sreekumar, the first accused, under Section 498A of the Indian…
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Grants Emergency Parole Under Section 302 IPC for Inmate to Attend Daughter's Wedding: Kerala High Court
In a significant legal development, the Kerala High Court, led by the Honorable Mr. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, has granted emergency parole to a convict under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, allowing him to attend his daughter's wedding. Case Background: Ayshath Sharwana M, aged 25 and the daughter of…
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Kerala High Court Rules Detention Beyond Six Months Unlawful under Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 2007
In a landmark judgment delivered on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, the Kerala High Court, comprising the Honourable Mr. Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Mrs. Justice Shoba Annamma Eapen, addressed a crucial legal issue concerning the detention period under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 2007 (KAAPA).…
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Historic verdict on NOC for mining: Consideration should be made on the basis of existing rules, Kerala High Court rules on extension P5 guidelines
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court delivered a judgment on WP(C) NO. 33324 OF 2023 related to the grant of No Objection Certificate (NOC) for quarrying activities. The case involved a petitioner, A.H. Sheriff, who sought an NOC for mining granite from revenue puramboke land. Key Highlights: 1. Background:…
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Civil Procedure Code Allows Rejection of Appeal for Non-payment of Court Fee: Kerala High Court
Civil Procedure Code Allows Rejection of Appeal for Non-payment of Court Fee: Kerala High Court In a recent judgment delivered on December 8, 2023, the Kerala High Court, presided over by Justice A. Badharudeen, addressed a crucial issue pertaining to the rejection of appeals due to non-payment of court fees. The…
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Kerala High Court Clarifies Reservation Practices: Inter Se Exchange and Carry Forward Explained for Persons with Disabilities
Landmark Judgment Ensures Equal Opportunities for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities Case Background: In a significant ruling, the Honorable High Court delivered a landmark judgment in W.P(C) No.27911 of 2023 related to the appointment of individuals with benchmark disabilities. The petitioner, filed a writ petition…
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Delicate Decision: Kerala HC Declines Plea To Terminate 34 Weeks Pregnancy Of 12-Yr-Old In Incestual Relationship With Minor Brother
In a significant legal development, the Kerala High Court, under the purview of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, has dismissed a plea seeking the medical termination of pregnancy for a 12-year-old girl. The case, heard by the Honourable Mr. Justice Devan Ramachandran, involves a…
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Advocacy Triumphs as High Court Overturns Rejection of Notary Appointment
Act Name: Notaries Rules, 1956 Topic: Unjust Rejection of Advocate P. C. Najeeb's Notary Application In a landmark judgment delivered on December 20, 2023, by the Honorable Mr. Justice Devan Ramachandran at the High Court of Kerala, Advocate P. C. Najeeb's plea against the rejection of his application for a Notary…
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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
