Kerala High Court News & Updates
Kerala High Court upheld a deceased woman’s body donation consent, ruling that legal heirs cannot override her written wish for anatomical donation.
Read Full ArticleKerala 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.
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 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)
![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)
