Kerala High Court Archives

Ker HC | Re-consideration of Minority status of Muslims and Christians; HC rejects plea stating a few people being rich does not determine advancement of whole community

Kerala High Court: The Division Bench of S.Manikumar, CJ, and Shaji P. Chaly, J., rejected the petition seeking direction to the State

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Ker HC | On what grounds can pregnancy of a mentally unsound woman be terminated? Is consent of women indispensable? HC answers

Kerala High Court: P.B.Suresh Kumar, J., invoked the doctrine of parens patriae to permit termination of eight weeks pregnancy of a medically

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Ker HC | Declare wild boars as vermin; HC allows farmers to hunt wild boars to prevent destruction of agricultural lands

Kerala High Court: P.B.Suresh Kumar, J., directed the Chief Wildlife Warden to permit the farmers to hunt wild boars to prevent destruction

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Ker HC | 60-year-old convict released after serving 15 years in prison; HC exercises special power under S. 427 CrPC noticing more than 18 years imprisonment would have to be served if sentence don’t run concurrently

Kerala High Court: Ashok Menon, J., directed release of a 60-year-old man convicted in 14 criminal cases taking into account that the

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Ker HC | Harassment, abuse and torture of wife within seven months of marriage; HC denies anticipatory bail to doctor

Kerala High Court: Shircy V., J., rejected the bail application of a doctor and his family accused of dowry demand and cruelty

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Ker HC | In Re: Bruno; HC condemns instructions to keep pets in chains and kennels. Directs State to ensure mandatory registration/licence for pet adoption

Kerala High Court: While hearing a suo motu PIL registered to monitor the instances of animal abuse in the State of Kerala

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Ker HC | In re: Bruno; HC steps forward as the flag bearer of Animal rights. Directions issued to State to adopt proactive approach towards animal welfare

Kerala High Court: A.K.Jayasabjarab Nambiar and Gopinath P., JJ., had initiated the instant petition, suo motu, to monitor State action in reported

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Ker HC | GST on petrol and diesel; HC seeks Centre’s take on inclusion of petrol and diesel under the GST regime

Kerala High Court: The Division Bench comprising of S. Manikumar, CJ., and Shaji P. Chaly, J., asked the Union government if petrol

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Abdul Rahim Musaliar Badharudeen appointed as Additional Judge of Kerala High Court

President of India appoints Shri Abdul Rahim Musaliar Badharudeen, to be an Additional Judge of the Kerala High Court, for a period

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[Lakshadweep Regulations] Ker HC | Draft stipulations are premature, cannot be assailed through PIL

Kerala High Court: T.R. Ravi, J., held that draft stipulation could not be accepted for the challenge as the same is premature

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Ker HC | A monosyllabic “yes” does not amount to plea of guilty; HC issues detailed guidelines to be followed before convicting on plea of guilt

Kerala High Court: T.R.Ravi, J., held that a monosyllabic “yes” cannot amount to pleading guilty. The petitioner was convicted by the Magistrate

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Ker HC | Footpaths are not for campaigns and protests; HC asks State to explain steps taken to avoid encroachment of pedestrians’ right to footpath

Kerala High Court: While addressing the issue of encroachments of footpaths for the purpose of holding assemblies and protests, the Division Bench

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Rejection of candidature for belated submission of OBC-NCL certificate illegal; Kerala HC directs to reconsider candidature of woman who failed to submit certificate on time due to pregnancy

Kerala High Court: The Division Bench of Alexander Thomas and K. Babu, JJ., held that rejection of the candidature of the respondent

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Ker HC | Malevolent intention is not essential to cruelty; HC grants divorce on the ground of cruelty for making false allegation of impotency

Kerala High Court: The Division Bench of A. Muhamed Mustaque and Kauser Edappagath, JJ., held that false allegation of impotency amounts to

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[Lakshadweep Regulations] Ker HC | Government should be eager to consider public suggestion; HC grants liberty to raise objections/suggestions even after expiry of outer time limit

Kerala High Court: The Division Bench comprising of A. Muhamed Mustaque and Kauser Edappagath, JJ., addressed the issue relating to controversial regulations

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Ker HC | “Protestors shall not be deprived of access to justice”; HC directs release of detained Lakshadweep protestors

Kerala High Court: The Division Bench of A. Muhamed Mustaque and Kauser Edappagath, JJ., ordered the release of persons detained for protesting

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Ker HC | Can State sub-classify minority communities for extending scholarship benefits? HC holds scheme of granting 80% minority scholarship to Muslims cannot legally sustain

Kerala High Court: The Division Bench comprising of S.Manikumar, CJ., and Shaji P. Chaly, J., addressed the issue of disparity shown by

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5 Additional Judges of Kerala High Court appointed as Permanent Judges

Appointment of Judges President appoints the following 5 Additional Judges to be Permanent Judges of the Kerala High Court: Conrad Stansilaus Dias

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Ker HC | “Why spouses or relatives of each MLA are required to be present in the ceremony?”; HC allows physical Swearing-in ceremony of newly elected government with certain restriction

Kerala High Court: The Division Bench of S. Manikumar CJ., and Shaji P. Chaly, J., allowed the physical Swearing-in ceremony of newly

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Ker HC | Service of summons through Whatsapp; Is it valid in law? HC clarifies

Kerala High Court: V.G. Arun, J., addressed an interesting question regarding the validity of summons served through Whatsapp. The Bench stated, No