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The Kerala High Court is the highest court in the state of Kerala and in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. Located in Kochi, Kerala High Court has the superintendence and visitorial jurisdiction over all courts and tribunals of inferior jurisdiction covered under its territorial jurisdiction. More

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  • Kerala High Court ropes in ex-judge to examine Sabarimala valuables amid record-keeping lapses

    Despite a detailed search, Vigilance officials have not located the second set of Dwarapalakas kept in the strong room.

  • 'Muslim man cannot have second or third wife if no capacity to maintain,' says Kerala High Court

    'Muslim man cannot have second or third wife if no capacity to maintain,' says Kerala High Court

    The court noted that such marriages within the Muslim community are often due to "lack of education, lack of knowledge of the customary law of Muslims."

  • 'Let citizens move without further payment for pot-holes': SC upholds Kerala HC order suspending toll in Thrissur

    'Let citizens move without further payment for pot-holes': SC upholds Kerala HC order suspending toll in Thrissur

    During the hearing, CJI Gavai had remarked, "In Delhi, you know what happens…if it rains for two hours, the entire city gets paralysed." The top court reserved the order on Monday.

  • Commenting on woman's body structure amounts to sexual harassment: Kerala HC

    Commenting on woman's body structure amounts to sexual harassment: Kerala HC

    The woman had alleged that the accused used vulgar language against her from 2013 onwards, and then, between 2016-17, began sending objectionable messages and voice calls.

  • Waving black flags at CM convoy not illegal or defamatory, says Kerala High Court

    Waving black flags at CM convoy not illegal or defamatory, says Kerala High Court

    The ruling assumes significance as many Youth Congress activists faced police action for waving black flags at CM Pinarayi Vijayan during the Nava Kerala Sadas.

  • Kerala HC seeks Centre, state govt stand on PIL claiming captive elephants illegally captured

    Kerala HC seeks Centre, state govt stand on PIL claiming captive elephants illegally captured

    A bench of Chief Justice A J Desai and Justice V G Arun issued notice to the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau and the Kerala government, seeking their response to the PIL by animal rights activist Angels Nair.

  • Kerala HC stays order summoning WhatsApp India representative over info on obscene video

    Kerala HC stays order summoning WhatsApp India representative over info on obscene video

    The above transpired in a writ petition filed by WhatsApp challenging the order of a chief judicial magistrate in Thiruvananthapuram summoning the representative over WhatsApp refusing to provide details of a person who uploaded the obscene videos of a woman hailing from Kilimanoor on the app.

  • Derogatory content against PM, Centre in stage show on R-Day: 2 Kerala HC officials suspended

    Derogatory content against PM, Centre in stage show on R-Day: 2 Kerala HC officials suspended

    Kerala High Court suspends two officials for displaying derogatory content and criticizing PM Modi and Central government during Republic Day stage show.

  • Kerala HC directs TDB to ensure water, other facilities to Sabarimala devotees at Edathavalams

    Kerala HC directs TDB to ensure water, other facilities to Sabarimala devotees at Edathavalams

    A bench of Justices Anil K Narendran and G Girish held the special sitting taking note of news reports claiming that devotees, including children, were stuck on the roads to Sabarimala for over 12 hours without food or water.

  • Hadiya's father moves Kerala HC claiming she is untracable

    Hadiya's father moves Kerala HC claiming she is untracable

    Her father, Asokan K M, has moved the High Court saying he apprehends that his daughter has been taken into illegal custody by certain people including her husband, who are allegedly part of the banned Popular Front of India.

  • Kerala High Court revises dress code for women judicial officers

    Kerala High Court revises dress code for women judicial officers

    In a circular issued on October 7, the High Court revised its 1970 order and said that along with the option of white saree with black collar blouse, the women judicial officers can also use white salwar with high neck collar.

  • Avoid Swiggy, Zomato, let children taste delicious food made by mothers: Kerala High Court

    Avoid Swiggy, Zomato, let children taste delicious food made by mothers: Kerala High Court

    The Kerala High Court emphasised on the importance of home-cooked meals for children while hearing a case related to pornography.

  • AI-powered Bhashini may soon transcribe, translate Kerala HC proceedings

    AI-powered Bhashini may soon transcribe, translate Kerala HC proceedings

    MeitY's Bhashini initiative aims to bridge the digital and language barrier with the help of Indian language-based technology solutions

  • Rehana Fathima: Sued for kids painting on her topless body, Kerala activist’s huge win in court

    Rehana Fathima: Sued for kids painting on her topless body, Kerala activist’s huge win in court

    One of the major controversies surrounding Rehana Fathima was her attempt to enter the Sabarimala temple in 2018.

  • We have not been notified by Indian government regarding ban: Briar messaging app

    We have not been notified by Indian government regarding ban: Briar messaging app

    Briar is among the 14 decentralised, messaging applications that have been reportedly ordered to be banned by the Indian government for allegedly being used by terror groups for communication

  • Controversy over The Kerala Story is largely political, says Harish Salve

    Controversy over The Kerala Story is largely political, says Harish Salve

    The Kerala Story” is about a group of women from the state who converted to Islam and joined ISIS. According to its makers, it reveals the events behind "approximately 32,000 women" allegedly going missing from Kerala.

  • Deadline for choosing higher pension option extended to June 26: Your key questions answered

    Deadline for choosing higher pension option extended to June 26: Your key questions answered

    While higher pension is desirable, numerous rules and grey areas make the decision-making process a complex affair. Here is a list of things you need to be aware of.

  • Novartis, Eli Lilly get court notices in case related to breast cancer drugs

    Novartis, Eli Lilly get court notices in case related to breast cancer drugs

    The Kerala High Court said the drugmakers are parties to a petition seeking generic versions of their patented products to lower treatment costs.

  • Breast cancer patients await Kerala court ruling on Ribociclib pricing

    Breast cancer patients await Kerala court ruling on Ribociclib pricing

    Ribociclib is one of three drugs used to treat a specific type of breast cancer and is prohibitively expensive for many patients

  • Man taken into custody for blocking convoy of Kerala HC Chief Justice

    Man taken into custody for blocking convoy of Kerala HC Chief Justice

    The incident happened late on Sunday night, police said, adding they have taken into custody Idukki native Tijo.

  • MC Explains: Why the Kerala HC ruling on the Dhanlaxmi Bank Board battle is important

    MC Explains: Why the Kerala HC ruling on the Dhanlaxmi Bank Board battle is important

    The verdict on the maintainability of writ petitions can set a precedent in similar cases. The HC has ruled that a private bank’s decision to appoint its Board of Directors is a private affair.

  • Kerala HC permits vice chancellors of eight state universities to continue for now

    Kerala HC permits vice chancellors of eight state universities to continue for now

    The court's order came after the bench led by Justice Devan Ramachandran heard an urgent plea plea filed by the eight vice-chancellors, who were given an ultimatum by the Governor to resign by 11:30 am on October 24.

  • Kerala judge who made controversial observations in sexual harassment case transferred

    Kerala judge who made controversial observations in sexual harassment case transferred

    Kozhikode District and Sessions judge S Krishnakumar, who had made controversial observations in his orders while granting bail to an accused in two sexual harassment cases, has been transferred as Presiding Officer of Labour Court in Kollam.

  • The story of ban on Media One, why Kerala High Court affirmed it

    The story of ban on Media One, why Kerala High Court affirmed it

    The Union government had refused to grant security clearance for the channel's licence renewal application on grounds of national security. This effective ban on channel was upheld by the Kerala High Court.

  • 'I'm not alone in fight for justice': Actor Dileep case sexual assault survivor speaks out

    'I'm not alone in fight for justice': Actor Dileep case sexual assault survivor speaks out

    The survivor’s statement comes a day after Kerala Police registered a new case against actor Dileep and five others for allegedly threatening investigation officers in the sexual assault case

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