India - High Court of Kerala

Lok Adalat Settlement Bars Subsequent Claims Under Employee’s Compensation Act: Kerala High Court

Finality in Mediation: Kerala High Court Rules Lok Adalat Settlements Bar Further EC Act Claims In a significant ruling regarding the finality of dispute resolution, the High Court of Kerala has held that once a settlement is reached before a Lok Adalat, dependents of a deceased employee are ...

22 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Madras

Madras High Court Upholds Traditional Festival Amusement Activities Rejecting Petition Against Organized Annual Event

Madras High CourtUpholds Traditional Festival Amusement Activities Rejecting Petition Against Organized Annual EventTheMadurai Bench of theMadras High Courthas dismissed a petition seeking to halt amusement rides during the traditional Aadi Thabasu festival in Tenkasi. Presided over by Justic...

30 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Does Kerala High Court Order Police Probe Against Bank Account Holders Committing Cyber Fraud?

Does Kerala High Court Order Police Probe Against Bank Account Holders Committing Cyber Fraud?In a significant move aimed at safeguarding financial institutions, theHigh Court of Keralahas intervened in the ongoing crisis surrounding the freezing of co-operative bank accounts linked tocybercr...

17 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala High Court Orders Probe Against Mule Account Holders Following Rise In Cyber Frauds

Kerala High Court Orders Probe Against Mule Account Holders Following Rise In Cyber FraudsIn a significant move to combat the surging menace of financial cybercrime, theHigh Court of Keralahas adopted a stringent approach towards petitions seeking the unfreezing of bank accounts suspected of ...

16 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Suppression of Material Facts Vitiates Injunction: Kerala HC

Suppression of Material Facts Vitiates Injunction: Kerala HC The High Court of Kerala has delivered a stern reminder on the necessity of candor in judicial proceedings, ruling that a party who conceals material facts to obtain an injunction is not entitled to equitable relief. ...

24 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Kerala

Court Decree Not Mandatory for Spouse Name Deletion in Passport After Extra-Judicial Divorce: Kerala High Court

Beyond the Courtroom: Passport Authorities Must Recognize Extra-Judicial Muslim DivorcesIn a significant ruling for personal liberty and administrative compliance, the High Court of Kerala has clarified that passport authorities cannot unilaterally mandate a court decree for the deletion of a...

29 May 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Trademark Rectification Must Be In Parent Court: Kerala HC

Trademark Rectification Must Be In Parent Court: Kerala HCIn a recent ruling highlighting the procedural requirements for intellectual property disputes, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam has strictly limited where a party may file for the rectification of a trademark. Justice M.A. Abdul ...

27 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Kerala

Rectification Petitions Under Section 57 of Trade Marks Act Must Follow Territorial and Procedural Compliance: Kerala High Court

Territorial Hurdles: Kerala High Court Clarifies Rules for Trademark RectificationIn a significant ruling concerning intellectual property litigation, the Kerala High Court has clarified the jurisdictional and procedural boundaries for filing trademark rectification petitions. Justice M.A. Ab...

27 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Allahabad

Family Courts Can Record Undisputed Extra-Judicial Talaq

Family Courts Can Record Undisputed Extra-Judicial TalaqIn a landmark ruling that settles ambiguity regarding the judicial recognition of extra-judicial divorces, the Allahabad High Court has affirmed that Family Courts possess the jurisdiction under

09 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Final Permission for Highway Access Cannot Reopen Site Suitability Issues if Provisional Permission Was Granted: Kerala High Court

Final Permission for Highway Access Cannot Reopen Site Suitability Issues if Provisional Permission Was Granted: Kerala High Court In a significant ruling clarifying the procedural lifecycle of highway access permissions, the High Court of Kerala has held that administrative authorities canno...

17 Nov 2025