Kerala High Court News & Updates
Kerala HC upholds injunction against HAZZA Kitchen, ruling it deceptively similar to LAZZA trademark; finds likelihood of confusion and protects brand rights.
Read Full ArticleKerala 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.
Kerala HC rules that mentioning nature of contraband quantity in arrest notice is sufficient under BNSS; exact quantity need not be specified.
Kerala High Court rules illegal sand mining can attract charges under both the Sand Act and BNS theft provisions; earlier contrary orders held per incuriam.
Kerala High Court rules intra-court appeals are maintainable against ex parte ad interim orders that affect a party’s right to pursue statutory remedies.
Kerala High Court issues notice to CBFC over certification of The Kerala Story 2, questions safeguards under Cinematograph Act; release not stayed.
Supreme Court rules that contractual clauses barring interest claims override the Interest Act, setting aside Kerala High Court’s order on delayed payments.
Kerala High Court sets aside SC/ST Special Court order, says courts must give reasons while taking cognizance, especially when ignoring FAD reports.
Kerala High Court rules that a driver’s guilty plea does not bar the vehicle owner from contesting negligence in motor accident claim proceedings.
Kerala High Court quashes case against a teacher for using a cane, holding that minimum corporal punishment with bona fide intent is not an offence under law.
Kerala High Court upholds Managing Director’s vicarious liability under Section 141 NI Act in cheque dishonour case, citing Supreme Court guidelines.
Kerala High Court orders closure of unrecognised school imparting Quran-based instruction, says RTE Act mandates state approval for religious teaching.
Kerala High Court closes PIL on pedestrian safety, notes NHAI grievance app compliance, allows petitioners to raise future grievances.
Sabarimala Reference Day 16: Senior Advocates tell Supreme Court religion cannot be tested on secular yardsticks under Articles 14 and 19.
14 May, 2026 04:24 PM
Supreme Court rules SC/ST Act offence is not made out if alleged casteist abuse occurred inside a private house without public view.
14 May, 2026 03:16 PM
From her forcible removal from a car outside Karachi Press Club on May 5 to the Aurat March finally taking place on May 10 under 28 state-imposed conditions — the full story of Sheema Kermani's detention, three police suspensions, a formal inquiry, and what it means for civil liberties in Pakistan.
14 May, 2026 03:54 PM
BCI seeks details on Mamata Banerjee’s advocate status after her appearance in lawyer’s robes before the Calcutta High Court.
14 May, 2026 06:06 PM
Delhi Court grants bail in false promise to marry case, observing the relationship appeared consensual between two mature adults.
14 May, 2026 06:52 PM
Karnataka withdraws its 2022 hijab ban order and permits limited religious symbols alongside uniforms in schools and colleges.
14 May, 2026 04:18 PM
![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)
![Mention of Quantity Type in Arrest Notice Sufficient Under BNSS, Exact Quantity Not Mandatory: Kerala HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/03/lj_5417_Mention_of_Quantity_Type.webp)
![Illegal Sand Mining Attracts Both Sand Act and BNS Theft Charges: Kerala HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/03/lj_4715_Illegal_Sand_Mining_Attracts.webp)
![Intra-Court Appeal Maintainable Against Ex Parte Ad Interim Orders Affecting Statutory Remedy Rights: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/03/lj_1726_Intra_Court_Appeal_Maintainable.webp)
![Contractual Bar on Interest Claims Overrides Interest Act; Kerala High Court Order Set Aside: SC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/02/lj_7342_Contractual_Bar_on_Interest.webp)
![Kerala HC: Special Courts Must Pass Reasoned Orders When Taking Cognizance in SC/ST Act Cases [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/02/lj_6578_Kerala_HC_Special_Courts_Must.webp)
![Driver’s Guilty Plea in Criminal Case Cannot Preclude Vehicle Owner from Contesting Negligence in Motor Accident Claim: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/02/lj_7356_Drivers_Guilty.webp)
![Kerala HC Quashes Case Against Teacher for Using Cane, Reiterates Principle of Reasonable Corporal Punishment [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/02/lj_4917_Kerala_HC_Quashes_Case.webp)
![Kerala HC Affirms Vicarious Liability of Managing Director Under Section 141 NI Act for Dishonoured Cheques [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/02/lj_2531_Kerala_HC_Affirms_Vicarious_Liability.webp)
![Kerala HC Orders Closure of School Imparting Quran-Based Religious Instruction Without State Recognition [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/02/lj_7010_Kerala_HC_Orders_Closure.webp)
![Kerala HC Closes PIL on Pedestrian Safety, Allows Petitioners to Raise Future Grievances [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/02/lj_6251_Pedestrian_Safety.webp)
