India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala HC Clarifies Matrimonial Cruelty Under Section 13(1)(i-a)

Kerala HC Clarifies Matrimonial Cruelty Under Section 13(1)(i-a) In a poignant reminder of the complexities of human relationships, the Kerala High Court has overturned a Family Court decision that denied a wife’s plea for divorce. Justices Devan Ramachandran and M.B. Snehalath...

25 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Kerala

Order Rejecting Restoration Application Must Be Challenged Via Appeal Under Order XLIII Rule 1(c) CPC: Kerala High Court

Order Rejecting Restoration Application Must Be Challenged Via Appeal Under Order XLIII Rule 1(c)CPC: Kerala High CourtIn a recent ruling, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam clarified the procedural boundaries regarding the challenge of orders dismissing petitions for restoration. A divisi...

27 Oct 2025

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NHAI Concessionaires With Pre-2024 Work Orders Exempted From Environmental Clearance: Kerala High Court

Bridging the Gap: Kerala High Court Clarifies Environmental Norms for Highway Contractors Infrastructure development often exists in a delicate tension with ecological preservation. A recent judgment from theKerala High Courthas brought much-needed clarity to this intersection, specifically c...

10 Oct 2025

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Availability of Statutory Appeal Under Order XLIII Rule 1(c) CPC Bars Original Petition: Kerala High Court

Procedural Rigour Prevails: Kerala High Court Upholds Statutory Appellate RemediesIn a recent decision, the Division Bench of the High Court of Kerala has underscored the importance of adhering to statutory hierarchies when challenging court orders. The Court dismissed an Original Petition (O...

27 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala High Court Reunites Family in Habeas Corpus Case, Prioritizing Alleged Detenue’s Free Will: WP(CRL.) 1600/2025

A Swift Resolution: High Court Facilitates Family Reunion in Recent Habeas Corpus Case In a recent display of judicial intervention aimed at safeguarding family integrity and personal autonomy, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam successfully med...

24 Nov 2025

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Review Petition Cannot Be Used as a Mechanism for Rehearing an Appeal: High Court of Kerala

Review Petition Cannot Be Used as a Mechanism for Rehearing an Appeal: High Court of KeralaIn a firm reaffirmation of appellate procedure, the High Court of Kerala recently dismissed a review petition, cautioning litigants against misusing the process to seek a rehearing of long-settled matte...

28 Nov 2025

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Online Harassment via Social Media Posts Constitutes Defamation and Insult to Modesty: Kerala High Court Grants Bail

Digital Detriment: Kerala High Court Addresses Online Misogyny in Recent Bail Order TheKerala High Courtrecently presided over the bail plea of Santhosh Varkey, a social media personality currently facing charges for inflammatory remarks made against women in the film industry. The case, orig...

06 May 2025

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Government of India Directed to Determine Governance Status of SNDP Yogam: Kerala High Court

Legal Limbo: Kerala High Court Defers Landmark SNDP Yogam Governance Dispute to Central Authority In a significant ruling concerning the operational structure of the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Yogam, the Kerala High Court has overturned a p...

19 Dec 2025

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

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Motor Accident Compensation Must Adequately Cover Life-Long Prosthetic Needs: Kerala High Court

Restoring Dignity: Kerala High Court Enhances Compensation for Amputee Accident Victim In a significant ruling, the High Court of Kerala has emphasized that compensation for motor accident victims must be "just, fair, and responsive" to the victim's long-term physical needs. Ju...

21 May 2026