India - High Court of Kerala

High Court of Kerala Directs Election Commission to Address Petitioner’s Complaint Regarding Communal Campaigning: WP(C) No. 12425/2026

Kerala High Court Intervenes in Electoral Conduct Dispute In a recent order concerning the Guruvayoor Assembly Constituency, the High Court of Kerala has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to consider a representation filed by a student leader regarding allegations of communal ca...

27 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

High Court of Kerala Directs NHAI to Resolve Representation Regarding Foot Over Bridge Impeding Building Access in Dr. Sajish Thomas Kunnel v. NHAI

Roadblock to Access: High Court Intervenes in NHAI Infrastructure Dispute In a recent directive, the High Court of Kerala has stepped into a simmering dispute between a property owner and the National Highways Authority of India

07 Apr 2026

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Expunction of Prejudicial Observations in Bail Orders: Kerala High Court Clarifies Judicial Boundaries in Criminal Investigations

Beyond the Bail Order: Kerala High Court Limits Scope of Trial Court Observations in Criminal ProbesIn a significant ruling addressing the boundaries of judicial discretion, the Kerala High Court has expunged spec...

13 Jun 2026

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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

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PIL Challenges Legality of Kerala State Waqf Board Membership

PIL Challenges Legality of Kerala State Waqf Board MembershipThe legal landscape governing religious and charitable endowments in Kerala faces a significant test of administrative legitimacy as the Kerala High Court begins its review of a Public Interest ...

11 Jun 2026

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Dual Profession Prohibited: High Court of Kerala Upholds Bar Council's Right to Deny Enrollment to Registered Medical Practitioners

The Jealous Mistress: Kerala HC Rules Against Simultaneous Legal and Medical Practice In a landmark decision clarifying the professional boundaries for aspiring legal practitioners, theHigh Court of Keralahas ruled that a registered medical practitioner cannot be permitted to enroll as an adv...

18 May 2026

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Salaried Employees Cannot Claim Additional Compensation for Homemaker Services Without Evidence: Kerala High Court

No Double-Dipping:Kerala High CourtClarifies Rules on Homemaker Compensation and Loss of LoveIn a significant ruling formotor accident insurance litigation, theKerala High Courthas reinforced theevidentiary thresholdrequired for claimants seeking additional compensation for "homemaker service...

04 Jun 2026

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Custodial Interrogation Not Mandatory for Anticipatory Bail if Evidence is Secured: Alappuzha Sessions Court on Section 308 IPC

Security Officers Granted Relief: Alappuzha Court Weighs Liberty Against InvestigationIn a significant legal development arising from the politically charged "Nava Kerala Sadas" incident, the Court of the Sessions Judge in Alappuzha has granted anticipatory bail

09 Jun 2026

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New Normalization Formula for KEAM 2026 Entrance Exam Upheld by Kerala High Court: Policy Decisions Must Remain Free from Judicial Interference

Engineering Admissions: Kerala High Court Upholds Government’s New Normalization FormulaIn a significant ruling for prospective engineering students, the High Court of Kerala has rejected a challenge against the new normalizat...

10 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Indefinite Appointment of Executive Officer by Malabar Devaswom Board Violates Statutory Scheme: Kerala HC

Breaking the Shackles of Indefinite Oversight: Kerala HC Reaffirms Trustee Autonomy in Temple ManagementIn a significant judgment delivered on May 26, 2026, the Kerala High Court has curbed the Malabar Devaswom Board’s practice ...

09 Jun 2026