Kerala High Court News & Updates
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.
Read Full ArticleKerala 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.
Kerala High Court holds that a woman who deserted her husband is not entitled to past maintenance for the period of separation, while child maintenance remains unaffected.
Kerala High Court rules Labour Court cannot examine legality or bona fides of closure when government reference is limited to retrenchment justification.
Kerala High Court grants pre-arrest bail to a YouTube editor, holding political commentary does not amount to obscene or sexually explicit content.
Kerala High Court quashes Kollam Bar Association’s ICC, holding bar associations are not “employers” under the POSH Act.
Kerala High Court holds that a Hindu wife can claim maintenance from her husband’s immovable property, laying down a three-stage framework of rights.
Supreme Court to examine legality of breathalyser tests under Bihar Prohibition law, raising key issues on privacy, evidence, and Article 21 rights.
25 March, 2026 06:14 PM
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![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)
![Woman Who Deserted Husband Not Entitled to Past Maintenance for Period of Separation: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/02/lj_5525_Woman_Who_Deserted.webp)
![Labour Court Cannot Go into Legality or Bona Fides of Closure When Reference Is Confined to Justification of Retrenchment: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/02/lj_8288_Labour_Court_Cannot_Go.webp)
![Kerala HC Grants Pre-Arrest Bail To YouTube Editor Accused Of Posting Obscene Content Against The Chief Minister [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/02/lj_2061_Kerala_HC_Grants_Pre_Arrest.webp)
![Kerala HC Quashes Bar Association’s Sexual Harassment Committee, Holds Advocates’ Bodies Not “Employers” Under POSH Act [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/01/lj_4476_Kerala_HC_Quashes_Bar.webp)
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