Kerala High Court News & Updates
Kerala High Court holds SIM cards, recharge coupons and telecom value-added services are not ‘goods’ under the KVAT Act, granting relief to Bharti Airtel.
Read Full ArticleKerala High Court denies bail to former Travancore Devaswom Board officials in Sabarimala gold misappropriation case, citing gravity of allegations.
Kerala High Court quashes bail condition forcing a foreign national to stay in a detention centre, holding it violates Article 21 and defeats the purpose of bail.
Kerala High Court rules inherent powers under BNSS cannot be used to quash Section 138 NI Act conviction after revision, even if parties settle later.
Kerala High Court rules that a child born within four months of marriage is legitimate and entitled to inheritance under Section 112 of the Evidence Act.
Kerala High Court rules that municipalities cannot insist on penal interest for entertaining tax appeals; only the tax amount under Section 509(11) is required.
Kerala High Court rules KSBC retired abkari workers are entitled to gratuity, holding that Section 2(e) exclusion applies only to government employees.
Kerala High Court upholds reassessment of building tax for increased plinth area, holding that Section 5(4) permits fresh assessment with credit for tax already paid.
Kerala High Court rules ITAT cannot uphold a Section 263 revision on new grounds not cited by the Commissioner, holding the Tribunal must stay within its limited scope.
Kerala High Court rules that a partner cannot invoke an arbitration clause or seek appointment of an arbitrator without express authorisation from co-partners.
Kerala High Court clarifies that simple buyer–seller credit transactions are not mutual, open and current accounts under Article 1 of the Limitation Act.
Kerala High Court restores maintenance to a wife, ruling that earning capacity or occasional work cannot bar her claim if she lacks stable income.
The Kerala High Court ruled that a Muslim husband cannot avoid maintaining his first wife by citing a second marriage or support provided by their adult son.
Kerala HC rules that loading minerals into a vehicle amounts to transportation under Section 21(4) of the MMDRA, upholding seizure for illegal mineral movement.
Kerala High Court rules that forklifts and cranes used inside factories are ‘motor vehicles’, requiring mandatory registration and tax under motor vehicle laws.
Delhi High Court warns that false rape allegations cause lifelong harm to the accused and issues directions on recovery of victim compensation.
02 January, 2026 09:57 PM
Delhi High Court upholds discharge in a gang rape case, flags misuse of sexual offence laws, and issues directions on recovery of victim compensation.
02 January, 2026 08:28 PM
Gujarat High Court upheld CESTAT’s rejection of a sugar mill’s plea to restore a delay condonation application filed after a seven-year lapse.
02 January, 2026 09:40 PM
Telangana High Court rules written versions in consumer cases cannot be filed beyond the mandatory 45-day limit under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
02 January, 2026 07:13 PM
Madras High Court warns against misuse of preventive detention to silence journalists, calls it a threat to free speech and liberty.
02 January, 2026 08:04 PM
![SIM Cards, Recharge Coupons Not ‘Goods’ Under KVAT Act: Kerala High Court Grants Relief to Bharti Airtel [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_1181_SIM_Cards.webp)
![Kerala HC Denies Bail to Former Travancore Devaswom Board Officials in Sabarimala Gold Misappropriation Case [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_5803_Kerala_HC_Denies_Bail_to.webp)
![Kerala HC Strikes Down Bail Condition Directing Foreign National To Remain In Detention Centre, Holds It Violates Article 21 [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_3572_Kerala_HC_Quashes_Bail.webp)
![Inherent Powers Cannot Be Invoked to Quash Conviction at Post-Revisional Stage; Compounding After Final Order Not Permissible: Kerala HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_5704_Inherent_Powers_Cannot.webp)
![Child Born Within Four Months Of Marriage Entitled To Inheritance; Sec 112 of Evidence Act Raises Conclusive Presumption of Legitimacy: Kerala HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_5707_Child_Born_Within_Four_Months.webp)
![Property Tax Appeal: Only Tax Amount Payable, Penal Interest Not Mandatory: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_2217_Property_Tax_Appeal.webp)
![Only Central, State Employees Fall Under Section 2(e) Gratuity Exclusion: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_8563_Only_Central,_State.webp)
![Kerala HC Upholds Reassessment of Building Tax for Increased Plinth Area Under Section 5(4) [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_4981_Kerala_HC_Upholds.webp)
![ITAT Cannot Uphold Section 263 Revision on Grounds Not Taken by Commissioner: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_2714_ITAT_Cannot_Uphold.webp)
![Partner Cannot Invoke Arbitration Clause Without Express Authorisation of Other Partners: Kerala HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_7305_Partner_Cannot_Invoke.webp)
![Wife Entitled to Maintenance Even If Capable of Earning: Kerala HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_9557_Wife_Entitled_to_Maintenance.webp)
![Muslim Husband Cannot Cite Second Marriage or Son’s Support to Avoid Maintenance: Kerala HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_4750_Muslim_Husband_Cannot.webp)
![Loading of Mineral Constitutes ‘Transportation’ U/S 21(4) Of The MMDRA: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_4099_Loading_of_Mineral.webp)
![Forklifts And Cranes Used Inside Factory Are ‘Motor Vehicles’; Registration & Tax Mandatory: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_5192_Forklifts_And_Cranes_Used.webp)
