India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala High Court Directs Lower Court to Issue Certified Copy or Keep Execution in Abeyance

High Court Steps In to Untangle Procedural Knots In a crisp procedural ruling, the Kerala High Court has nudged a lower court toward timely compliance, ensuring that litigants do not remain trapped between an undrawn decree and stalled execution proceedings. Justice Basant Balaji disposed of ...

17 May 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

No Locus Standi: Court Dismisses Rs10K Haj Airfare Plea

No Locus Standi: Karnataka High Court Dismisses Challenge to Rs 10,000 Haj Airfare HikeIn a decisive ruling that underscores the foundational principle of locus standi in Indian jurisprudence, the Karnataka High Court

15 May 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

State Election Commission Functus Officio Post-Election; Can't Cancel Panchayat VP Result Under Art 243K & Sec 153(14) KPRA: Kerala HC

Draw of Lots Drama: Kerala HC Slaps Down State Poll Panel's Post-Election MeddlingIn a decisive ruling that reinforces the finality of local elections, the Kerala High Court at Ernakulam has held that the State Election Commission (SEC) becomesfunctus off...

15 May 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Land Conservancy Act Can't Evict Encroachers From Private Temples Not Under Devaswom Boards: Kerala High Court

Sacred Grounds or Private Plots? Kerala High Court Draws Line on Temple Land DisputesIn a landmark ruling consolidating over a dozen writ petitions, the Kerala High Court at Ernakulam has firmly shut the door on using the Kerala Land Conservancy Act, 1957, to oust al...

14 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Reserves Sabarimala Verdict After 16 Days

Supreme Court Reserves Sabarimala Verdict After 16 DaysIn a highly anticipated development, the Supreme Court of India has reserved its judgment in the long-pending Sabarimala reference case following 16 days of exhaustive hearings before a nine-judge Constitution Bench headed ...

14 May 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Karnataka Govt Revokes Feb 2022 Hijab Ban Order Under Education Act 1983, Permits Limited Religious Symbols in Schools

Karnataka Scraps 2022 Hijab Ban: Students Can Now Wear Faith Symbols Alongside UniformsIn a dramatic policy reversal, the Karnataka government onMay 13withdrew its controversialFebruary 2022order that had barred hijabs and other religious symbols in schools and colleges. The new directive, is...

14 May 2026

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Kerala HC Notices Mahindra in PIL for Vehicle Service Law

Kerala High Court Issues Notice to Mahindra in Unusual PIL Seeking Dedicated Vehicle Sales and Services LawIn a striking escalation from a personal automotive grievance to a broader call for legislative reform, the Kerala High Court has issued notices to Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. and a local s...

13 May 2026

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Disaster Authority Must Pay Rent for All Rooms in Requisitioned Premises Irrespective of Occupation: Kerala HC under Section 66 DMA 2005

Disaster Authority Can't Dodge Full Rent: Kerala HC Slams Occupation Cap in COVID Requisition CaseIn a landmark ruling amid lingering COVID-era disputes, the Kerala High Court has mandated that the District Disaster Management Authority pay rent forevery roomin a req...

13 May 2026

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Kerala HC Division Bench Refuses Stay on Single Judge Order Permitting Co-Education in Aided Girls' School Pending Appeal

Kerala High Court Keeps Door Open for Co-Education in Muslim Girls' School, Rejects Stay PleaIn a measured interim order, a Kerala High Court division bench comprising Justices A. Badharudeen and S. Muralie Krishn...

13 May 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Non-Domestic Area Must Exceed 500 sqm for Multi-Storied Building Under Section 2(xva) Kerala Water Act: Kerala High Court

Pipeline Pushback: Kerala HC Redefines 'Multi-Storied' for Water WoesIn a crisp ruling that could ease water access for mixed-use buildings across Kerala, theHigh Court at Ernakulamhas struck down a directive forcing a property owner to foot a 500-meter pipeline bill. Justice Bechu Kurian Tho...

13 May 2026