Kerala High Court Case Commentaries

Undivided Interest of Marumakkathayi in Tarwad Property Not Liable to Attachment: Insights from Ammalu Amma Others v. Lakshmy Amma Others

Date: Sep 1, 1965

Undivided Interest of Marumakkathayi in Tarwad Property Not Liable to Attachment: Insights from Ammalu Amma Others v. Lakshmy Amma Others Introduction The case Ammalu Amma Others v. Lakshmy Amma...

Legal Commentary: Madhavan Pillai Somanatha Pillai v. State of Kerala - Impact of Non-Compliance with Order 38 Rule 5 in Attachment Orders

Date: Aug 5, 1965

Impact of Non-Compliance with Order 38 Rule 5 in Attachment Orders: Madhavan Pillai Somanatha Pillai v. State of Kerala Introduction The case of Madhavan Pillai Somanatha Pillai And Another v. State...

Clarifying Limitation Periods in Misfeasance Claims: Official Liquidator, Palai Central Bank Ltd. v. K. Joseph Augusti

Date: Apr 3, 1965

Clarifying Limitation Periods in Misfeasance Claims: Official Liquidator, Palai Central Bank Ltd. v. K. Joseph Augusti Introduction The case of Official Liquidator, Palai Central Bank Ltd. v. K....

Mandatory Inclusion of Union of India in Suits Against Railway Administrations

Date: Mar 26, 1965

Mandatory Inclusion of Union of India in Suits Against Railway Administrations Introduction The case of Kerala State v. General Manager, adjudicated by the Kerala High Court on March 25, 1965,...

Constitutionality of Enhanced Income Tax Penalties: Analysis of P. Ummali Umma v. I.G. Asstt. Commissioner

Date: Mar 13, 1965

Constitutionality of Enhanced Income Tax Penalties: Analysis of P. Ummali Umma v. Inspector General of Income-Tax and Others Introduction The case of P. Ummali Umma v. Inspector General Assistant...

M. Appukutty v. Sales Tax Officer: Arbitrariness in Tax Assessments Challenged

Date: Dec 24, 1964

M. Appukutty v. Sales Tax Officer: Arbitrariness in Tax Assessments Challenged Introduction The case of M. Appukutty v. Sales Tax Officer, Spl. Circle I, Kozhikode adjudicated by the Kerala High...

Clarifying the Rights of Fully Paid-Up Shareholders as Contributories in Winding Up Petitions: V.V Krishna Iyer Sons v. New Era Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

Date: Dec 10, 1964

Clarifying the Rights of Fully Paid-Up Shareholders as Contributories in Winding Up Petitions: V.V Krishna Iyer Sons v. New Era Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Introduction The case of V.V Krishna Iyer Sons...

Protection of Minority Educational Institution Autonomy under Article 30(1): Analysis of Rt. Rev. Aldo Maria Patroni v. Kesavan & Others

Date: Oct 2, 1964

Protection of Minority Educational Institution Autonomy under Article 30(1): Analysis of Rt. Rev. Aldo Maria Patroni v. Kesavan & Others Introduction The case of Rt. Rev. Aldo Maria Patroni v....

Sole Crepe Conversion Classified as Agricultural Process: Insights from Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Woodland Estates Ltd.

Date: Aug 19, 1964

Sole Crepe Conversion Classified as Agricultural Process: Insights from Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Woodland Estates Ltd. Introduction The case of Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Woodland Estates...

Establishing the Boundaries of Temporary Appointments in Academic Institutions: Narayana Pillai v. Registrar, University Of Kerala

Date: Aug 13, 1964

Establishing the Boundaries of Temporary Appointments in Academic Institutions: Narayana Pillai v. Registrar, University Of Kerala Introduction In the landmark case of Narayana Pillai v. Registrar,...

Mens Rea in Tax Offences: Insights from P.K Varghese & Sons v. S.T.O Special Circle

Date: Jul 14, 1964

Mens Rea in Tax Offences: Insights from P.K Varghese & Sons v. S.T.O Special Circle Introduction The case of P.K Varghese & Sons v. S.T.O Special Circle, Ernakulam was adjudicated by the Kerala High...

Exclusion of Material Witnesses and Its Impact on Capital Convictions: The Raghava Kurup Case

Date: Jul 3, 1964

Exclusion of Material Witnesses and Its Impact on Capital Convictions: The Raghava Kurup Case Introduction The case of Raghava Kurup v. The State of Kerala stands as a significant judicial decision...

Kerala High Court Upholds Reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes in Medical Admissions

Date: Apr 4, 1964

Kerala High Court Upholds Reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes in Medical Admissions Introduction The landmark case of State of Kerala & Another v. Jacob Mathew & Others...

Determining Founder's Intention in Mosque Usage: Insights from Kunhalavi Musaliar v. Abdulla

Date: Mar 18, 1964

Determining Founder’s Intention in Mosque Usage: Insights from Kunhalavi Musaliar & Others v. Abdulla & Others Introduction The case of Kunhalavi Musaliar & Others v. Abdulla & Others, adjudicated by...

Restoration of Family Possession in Undivided Joint Families: Vasudeva Kurup v. Ammini Amma & Others

Date: Mar 7, 1964

Restoration of Family Possession in Undivided Joint Families: Vasudeva Kurup v. Ammini Amma & Others Introduction The case of Vasudeva Kurup v. Ammini Amma & Others adjudicated by the Kerala High...

Establishing Strict Grounds for Just and Equitable Winding-Up: Commentary on George v. The Athimattam Rubber Company Ltd.

Date: Mar 6, 1964

Establishing Strict Grounds for Just and Equitable Winding-Up: Commentary on George v. The Athimattam Rubber Company Ltd. Introduction The case of George v. The Athimattam Rubber Company Ltd.,...

Interpretation of 'Prescribed Manner' in Central Sales Tax Act: Abraham v. Sales Tax Officer & Others

Date: Nov 30, 1963

Interpretation of 'Prescribed Manner' in Central Sales Tax Act: Abraham v. Sales Tax Officer & Others Introduction The case of Abraham v. Sales Tax Officer & Others was adjudicated by the Kerala High...

Kurien v. Saramma Chacko & Others: Expanding Tenant Protections Under Lease and Rent Control Act

Date: Nov 13, 1963

Kurien v. Saramma Chacko & Others: Expanding Tenant Protections Under Lease and Rent Control Act Introduction The case of Kurien v. Saramma Chacko & Others adjudicated by the Kerala High Court on...

Strict Interpretation of Section 17(4) in Land Acquisition: Seshagiri Maller v. Specl. Tahasildar For Land Acquisition

Date: Aug 28, 1963

Strict Interpretation of Section 17(4) in Land Acquisition: Seshagiri Maller v. Specl. Tahasildar For Land Acquisition Introduction The case of Seshagiri Maller & Another v. Specl. Tahasildar For...

Reservation in Higher Education under Article 15(4): Insights from Jacob Mathew v. State of Kerala & Others

Date: Aug 24, 1963

Reservation in Higher Education under Article 15(4): Insights from Jacob Mathew v. State of Kerala & Others Introduction The case of Jacob Mathew v. State of Kerala & Others adjudicated by the Kerala...