Kerala High Court News & Updates
Kerala High Court rules that entrustment of stridhan cannot be presumed and must be proved with evidence to claim return of gold or money.
Read Full ArticleKerala HC permits a councillor detained under KAAPA to take his swearing-in oath from Central Prison, Viyyur, holding the people's mandate can't be defeated by a procedural lapse.
Kerala High Court held a private arbitration agreement need not be certified by a public authority; party or counsel attestation is sufficient under the 1996 Scheme.
Kerala HC dismisses a Christian woman's plea to read wife's-residence jurisdiction into the Divorce Act's Section 3(3), but urges Parliament to amend it in line with the HMA and SMA.
Kerala High Court grants bail in an MDMA case, holding Section 50 NDPS Act compliance is mandatory during body search, even if accused surrenders contraband himself.
Kerala HC Upholds Madrassa Teacher’s Conviction for Sexual Assault of Minor Student, Says Child’s Testimony Sufficient for Conviction Under POCSO.
Kerala High Court held that co-operative bank depositors can approach Consumer Forums for deposit recovery despite remedies under the Co-operative Societies Act.
Kerala High Court upheld a deceased woman’s body donation consent, ruling that legal heirs cannot override her written wish for anatomical donation.
Kerala High Court held that Section 9 of the Arbitration Act cannot be used to decide disputes on merits and set aside an interim release order.
Kerala High Court issues notice on PIL seeking a new law to regulate vehicle service centres and automobile sales in the state.
Kerala High Court upheld conviction under IPC Sections 354, 377 & 450 for sexual offences against an 11-year-old girl, affirming Section 377 applies to minors.
Kerala HC upholds injunction against HAZZA Kitchen, ruling it deceptively similar to LAZZA trademark; finds likelihood of confusion and protects brand rights.
Kerala High Court imposes ₹50,000 cost on advocates for stalling execution over fee dispute; rules unpaid fees cannot justify halting proceedings.
Kerala High Court upholds acquittal in cheque bounce case, ruling undisclosed part payments negate legally enforceable debt under Section 138 NI Act.
Kerala HC rules Panchayat cannot deny licence after statutory clearances, holding public protest cannot override legal rights of entrepreneurs.
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!['Duly Certified Copy' Of Arbitration Agreement Need Not Be Attested By Public Authority: Kerala HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/07/lj_1642_ChatGPT_Image_Jul_9,_2026,_03_38_03_AM.webp)
![Courts Cannot Add Wife's Residence As Jurisdiction Under Divorce Act: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/07/lj_8481_ChatGPT_Image_Jul_4,_2026,_01_09_09_AM.webp)
![Kerala HC: Section 50 NDPS Compliance Mandatory Even If Accused Hands Over Contraband Himself [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/07/lj_8870_Kerala_HC_Section_50.webp)
![Kerala HC Upholds Conviction Of Madrassa Teacher For Sexually Assaulting Minor Student [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/06/lj_6963_Kerala_HC_Upholds_Conviction_Of_Madrassa.webp)
![Co-operative Bank Depositors Can Seek Relief Under Consumer Protection Act: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/06/lj_5279_Co_operative_Bank_Depositors.webp)
![Kerala HC Upholds Woman’s Body Donation Wish, Says Written Consent Overrides Legal Heirs’ Objections [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/06/lj_1203_Kerala_HC_Upholds_Womans.webp)
![Section 9 Arbitration Act Cannot Be Used to Decide Disputes on Merits: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/05/lj_8413_Section_9_Arbitration_Act_Cannot.webp)
![Kerala HC Upholds Conviction Under Section 377 IPC for Sexual Offences Against Minor, Partially Reduces Sentence on Appeal [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/05/lj_6914_Kerala_HC_Upholds_Conviction.webp)
![Kerala HC Upholds Injunction Against ‘HAZZA’ Restaurant, Holds Mark Deceptively Similar to ‘LAZZA’ Trademark [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/04/lj_4639_Kerala_HC_Upholds_Injunction.webp)
![High Court Imposes ₹50,000 Cost on Two Advocates for Stalling Execution Proceedings Over Unpaid Fee Dispute; Holds Advocate Has No Right to Halt Legal Proceedings Until Fee Claim Is Settled [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/04/lj_6770_Kerala_HC_Fines.webp)
![Cheque Bounce Case Not Maintainable if Part Payments Are Not Disclosed or Endorsed: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/04/lj_7425_Cheque_Bounce_Case_Not.webp)
![An Entrepreneur Who Has Invested Crores and Obtained All Statutory Clearances Cannot Be Denied Permission Merely Because of a Handful of Protesters”: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/04/lj_2546_An_Entrepreneur_Who_Has.webp)
