Kerala High Court denies Bail to Ex-Devaswom Board Officials in Sabarimala Gold Misappropriation Case
The incidents that led to the case has deeply hurt the religious sentiments of scores of Ayyappa devotees and pilgrims.
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Supreme Court Collegium recommends transfer of Justice Soumen Sen as Chief Justice of Kerala High Court
Justice Soumen Sen was appointed as Chief Justice of the High Court of Meghalaya on 26-09-2025 and took oath on 08-10-2025.
Divorced Muslim woman not entitled to maintenance under S. 125 CrPC without proof of Halala-compliant remarriage: Kerala High Court
“To raise the presumption of a valid marriage for Section 125 of CrPC based on cohabitation, the couple must be qualified to marry and not be within the prohibited degrees of marriage.”
Kerala High Court slams authorities over unhygienic conditions at Chottanikkara Bhagavathi Temple; orders cleanliness audit under Suchitwa Mission
“If immediate remedial measures are not initiated on a war-footing, this Court may be constrained to issue adverse orders against both the Temple Advisory Committee and the Devaswom Officers.”
Kerala High Court orders immediate action against widespread sale of unlabelled KumKum in Erumeli; issues directives
The Court held that the sale of unlabelled, unpackaged, and untested KumKum constitutes a breach of mandatory statutory requirements, and immediate regulatory intervention was warranted.
‘CCI has power to address menace of anti-competitive practices’; Kerala HC dismisses JioStar’s appeal against CCI probe
CCI has jurisdiction to investigate allegations of abuse of dominant position in the broadcasting market, irrespective of TRAI’s regulatory framework.
Kerala High Court’s comprehensive directions for crowd management at Sabarimala during Mandala-Makaravilakku festival
The directions are to be complied in letter, spirit, and execution, as they are indispensable to regulating the inbound flow of pilgrims and paramount for safeguarding the life, health and safety of every devotee visiting Sannidhanam and the Sanctity of the Holy Temple.
Kerala High Court grants interim injunction to “Bokashi Bucket”; bars use of identical Compost Bins Trade mark
“When it is proved that the defendant is improperly using the trade mark of the plaintiff, an order of injunction would be issued.”
Kerala High Court refuses ‘Prathalpura’ construction proposal at Vaikom Sree Mahadeva Temple; issues future construction compliance guidelines
“Vaikom Sree Mahadeva Temple is one of the oldest and most revered Shiva temples in Kerala. It is especially famous for its deep historical roots, unique worship traditions, and the Vaikom Satyagraha.”
Mandatory services & package rate display; No denial of emergency aid: Kerala HC upholds State Clinical Establishments Act
“The Act does not create new constraints; rather, it operationalises the constitutional duties through a registration-cum-standards regime, a transparency mandate, and enforceable minimum requirements for emergency care and stabilisation.”
Kerala High Court stays ECI’s order de-listing political parties in the State
The petitioners contended that its members had contested in the last election to the local bodies, indicating that the petitioners are active within the State.
Rehab centre residents cannot be denied voting rights unless declared of unsound mind by competent Court: Kerala HC
“Without any documentary evidence, the voters could not be declared as persons of unsound mind, and if such declaration was made even without hearing them, that will not only be an injustice but also an insult to those persons.”
‘Liberty granted through bail remains illusory as he is still languishing in jail’; Kerala HC permits consolidated bail bonds for accused in CSR Funds Scam
“The liberty granted to the accused through bail orders remained illusory as he continued to languish in jail, and the separate bail bonds liable to be executed by the sureties required them to travel to various Magistrate Courts all over the State.”
Prior consensual relationship does not amount to rape if accused marries another lady in search of ‘greener pasture’: Kerala HC
“The consent given by the prosecutrix to sexual intercourse with a person with whom she is deeply in love with, on a promise that he would marry her, cannot be considered to be given under a misconception of fact.”
Read why Kerala High Court quashed CBFC’s decision for cuts in film “HAAL”
Once the film is resubmitted after carrying out excision Nos. 5 and 6, CBFC shall examine the film following the prescribed procedure and issue fresh certification, within two weeks of re-submission.
Kerala HC refuses to entertain State’s plea to defer SIR leaving it open to approach Supreme Court
“The Supreme Court had, by an interim order dated 11-11-2025, requested the jurisdictional High Courts to keep in abeyance the writ proceedings filed with them touching the validity of the SIR of electoral rolls in their respective States.”
‘Inclusion of transgender cadets in NCC matter of policy’; Kerala HC denies enrollment to transgender student
“There is intelligible differentia in providing differential treatment in NCC for persons belonging to different genders. The NCC Act does not contemplate an NCC Division for transgenders.”
S. 60(1)(g) exemption inapplicable where father’s retirement benefits are to be attached for child’s maintenance: Kerala HC
“The object behind Section 60(1)(g) CPC is to protect the said amount for utilizing the same for the benefits of the employee and family and to prevent vagrancy and destitution of the family members of the employee.”
Complainants or legal heirs must be informed when accused dropped from FIR during investigation: Kerala HC
“If the Investigating Authorities did not inform before dropping an accused from the FIR, it would cause prejudice to the de facto complainant since he would lose an opportunity to take remedial action against such removal.”
Kerala HC bars Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists without medical qualification from Using ‘Dr.’
“The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare had ordered the removal of the prefix ‘Dr.’ for Physiotherapists, stating that using the title ‘Doctor’ without a recognized medical qualification would violate the Indian Medical Degrees Act, 1916. The order was later withdrawn.”