India - High Court of Kerala

Possession of 'Small Quantity' of Drugs Can Trigger KAAPA Detention: Kerala High Court Overrules Suhana

Beyond the Fine: Kerala High Court Declares 'Small Quantity' Drug Possession Grounds for Preventive Detention In a landmark ruling that signals a shift toward a "zero-tolerance" approach to substance abuse, a Full Bench of the Kerala High Court has effectively overruled the controversialSuhan...

31 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala High Court Invokes Article 226 in Suo Motu Writ to Mandate Urgent Waste Clearance: Kochi Civic Authorities Under Scanner

Clearing the Path: Kerala HC Intervenes Again Amidst Persistent Waste Crisis in KochiIn a stern reminder to civic authorities regarding theirfundamental dutiestoward public hygiene, a Division Bench of theKerala High Courthas issued fresh, mandatory directions to theKochi Municipal Corporatio...

13 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

High Court of Kerala Directs Provident Fund Organization to Resolve Petitioners' Claim in Four Months

Streamlining Grievance Redressal: Kerala High Court Sets Four-Month Timeline for PF Settlement In a move aimed at ensuring administrative efficiency and legal consistency, the High Court of Kerala has issued a time-bound directive to the Provident Fund (PF) Organization

29 May 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Failure to Consult Circle Co-operative Union Vitiates Supersession Order: Kerala High Court

Procedural Lapses Void Supersession of Fishermen Co-operative Society In a significant ruling concerning the governance of co-operative societies in Kerala, the High Court has reaffirmed that the power of the Registrar to supersede an electe...

26 May 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Writ Petition Dismissed by High Court of Kerala Following Resolution of Disputed Loan Account

Case Settled: High Court of Kerala Closes Writ Petition After Loan Account Closure In a brief proceeding before the High Court of Kerala, the court officially disposed of the writ petition filed by Anupama Jomon regarding a loan account dispute. The proceedings c...

04 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Contractual MGNREGS Employee Can't Be Removed Solely on VACB Recommendation Bypassing Govt Guidelines: Kerala High Court

Vigilance Nod Isn't Enough: Kerala HC Shields MGNREGS Engineer's Job with Procedural SafeguardsIn a ruling balancing anti-corruption probes with employee rights, the Kerala High Court at Ernakulam has declared that contractual workers under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rura...

12 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Urges Patience for Young Lawyers Post HC Clash

Supreme Court Urges Patience for Young Lawyers Post HC ClashIn a measured yet impactful ruling, theSupreme Court of Indiahas disposed of writ petitions arising from a viral courtroom confrontation in theAndhra Pradesh High Court, where a judge orally threatened a young advocate with police cu...

11 May 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras HC Reserves Orders on Savukku Shankar's Bail Plea

Madras HC Reserves Orders on Savukku Shankar's Bail Plea in Attempt-to-Murder CaseIn a significant development for cases involving journalists and allegations of police overreach, theMadras High Courthas reserved orders on a bail application filed by prominent YouTuber-journalist A. Shankar, ...

07 May 2026

India - High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Young AP Bar Members Oppose HCAA Stand on Threats

Young AP Bar Members Oppose HCAA Stand on Advocate ThreatsIn a resounding declaration that has reverberated through the legal corridors of Andhra Pradesh, young members of the AP Bar have publicly opposed the High Court Advocates' Association (HCAA)'s position on threats faced by a...

07 May 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Denial of Extra Time for Evidence Not Natural Justice Violation Barring Gratuity Appeal Remedy: Kerala High Court

Kerala High Court: No Writ Escape from Gratuity Appeal Despite Evidence Delay ClaimsIn a swift ruling on April 7, 2026, the Kerala High Court at Ernakulam dismissed a writ petition challenging a gratuity payment order, emphasizing that...

07 Apr 2026