Kerala High Court
Contractual Women Employees Entitled To Hysterectomy Leave Under Kerala Service Rules: High Court
The Kerala High Court has held that women employed on a contractual basis under State-funded projects cannot be denied medical leave benefits for hysterectomy merely because Rule 101A of the Kerala Service Rules (KSR) has not been expressly extended to contractual employees. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 429]Justice Harisankar V. Menon delivered the judgment while allowing two writ petitions filed...
'Small Battle Won, But War Still Ahead': Kerala High Court Lauds Flood-Prevention Efforts In Kochi, Urges Authorities To Not Lower Guard
The Kerala High Court on Thursday (06 August) observed that Kochi has largely escaped serious flooding during the ongoing monsoon despite recent heavy rains, but cautioned that the respite should not be viewed as a victory, directing authorities to remain vigilant and continue preventive measures.Justice Devan Ramachandran made the observations while considering a review petition in...
Plea Before Kerala High Court Seeking Removal Of 'High Court' Nameplates From Govt Lawyers' Cars Withdrawn
A plea has been moved before the Kerala High Court seeking a direction for removal of the Court's name from the designation boards in the cars of government pleaders and central government counsels.Update: When the matter came up on Friday (August 7) before Justice Murali Purushothaman, the petitioner appearing in person sought permission to withdraw the case. Accordingly, the plea was...
'Why Not Have Full-Time Administrator For Lakshadweep?': Kerala High Court Asks In PIL Alleging Maladministration In Union Territory
The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (August 5) orally asked why a full-time administrator has not been appointed for the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.While considering a public interest litigation pointing out alleged arbitrary actions by the present Administrator's Advisor and seeking a full-time Administrator, the Division Bench of Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar V.M....
Convictions In 2003 Muthanga Land Struggle Case Require 'Thorough Scrutiny': Kerala High Court Observes Orally
The Kerala High Court on Thursday (August 6) orally expressed concern over the manner in which the Sessions Court recorded its finding while convicting four persons in the 2003 Muthanga land struggle case, observing that the judgment would require "thorough scrutiny".Justice A. Badharudeen made the observations while hearing appeals filed by the four convicts against the judgment of...
Does Wife Asking For Separate Residence From Husband's Family Amount To Cruelty? Kerala High Court Answers
The Kerala High Court recently held that a wife demanding separate residence away from husband's family without sufficient reason would amount to cruelty. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 431]The Division Bench of Justice Satish Ninan and Justice P. Krishna Kumar held:“A demand for a separate residence away from the husband's family, without sufficient reason, by itself constitutes an act of...
Kerala High Court Orders Vigilance Probe Into Alleged Irregularities In Milma Ghee Procurement For Sabarimala
The Kerala High Court has directed the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) to conduct a comprehensive criminal investigation into alleged irregularities and possible misappropriation in the procurement and supply of Milma ghee to Sabarimala during the 2025–26 Mandala-Makaravilakku festival season.A Division Bench of Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V and Justice K.V. Jayakumar, hearing...
Kerala High Court Denies Pre-Arrest Bail To Man Booked For 'Threatening' Social Media Posts Against Police Officer & Family
The Kerala High Court recently denied bail to Arjun A., who had allegedly threatened Kothamangalam SHO on social media and had sent sexually explicit messages to his family members. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 430]Dr. Justice Kauser Edappagath remarked that the accusation against Arjun was serious and that pre-arrest bail cannot be granted as a matter of course.“Perusal of the case diary reveals...
Probe Into Nedumangad Child Death Case Going On, Chargesheet Yet To Be Filed: Kerala Govt Tells High Court
The Kerala High Court was on Wednesday (August 5) informed by the State that it had not yet filed the chargesheet in the case relating to the alleged murder of a 1.5 year toddler on May 29, 2026 in Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram.The child died allegedly due to torture inflicted on him by his stepfather.When the matter came up today, the Division Bench of Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice...
'Prima Facie Aided In Commission Of Crime': Kerala High Court Refuses To Suspend Sentence Of Martin Antony In 2017 Actress Rape Case
The Kerala High Court has refused to suspend the 20 years sentence imposed upon Martin Antony, the 2nd accused in the 2017 Actress Assault case.He was one of the six persons, who were convicted by the Sessions Court, Ernakulam.The Division Bench of Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V. and Justice K.V. Jayakumar dismissed the sentence suspension plea filed by Antony."On careful consideration of...
Performers Of Taekwondo 'Poomsae' Also Eligible For Sports Quota Govt Appointment : Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently upheld an order of the Kerala Administrative Tribunal (KAT) that found that Taekwondo Poomsae is also a recognized event for government appointments under the sports quota. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 428]The Division Bench comprising Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice Muralee Krishnan dismissed the challenge made by the State (petitioners) against the KAT order...