Kerala High Court Case Commentaries

Kerala High Court Upholds Statutory Recruitment Norms in Rajani P. Kuttan v. State Of Kerala

Date: Sep 16, 2021

Kerala High Court Upholds Statutory Recruitment Norms in Rajani P. Kuttan v. State Of Kerala Introduction In the case of Rajani P. Kuttan v. State Of Kerala, decided by the Kerala High Court on...

Ensuring Tamper-Free Evidence Collection: Vijayan v. State Of Kerala

Date: Sep 11, 2021

Ensuring Tamper-Free Evidence Collection: Vijayan v. State Of Kerala Introduction Vijayan v. State Of Kerala is a landmark judgment delivered by the Kerala High Court on September 10, 2021. This case...

Order IX Rule 9 Does Not Apply to Suits for Partition: M. Shivananda v. M. Susheela

Date: Sep 7, 2021

Order IX Rule 9 Does Not Apply to Suits for Partition: M. Shivananda v. M. Susheela Introduction The case of M. Shivananda v. M. Susheela was adjudicated by the Kerala High Court on September 6,...

Continuity of Bona Fide Need and Landlord's Death in Eviction Proceedings: T.P. Gireeshbabu Rev. v. Jameela & Others

Date: Sep 1, 2021

Continuity of Bona Fide Need and Landlord's Death in Eviction Proceedings: T.P. Gireeshbabu Revision v. Jameela And Others Introduction The case of T.P. Gireeshbabu Revision v. Jameela And Others...

Shankara Bhat v. State Of Kerala: Clarifying the Scope of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act

Date: Aug 28, 2021

Shankara Bhat v. State Of Kerala: Clarifying the Scope of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act Introduction The case of Shankara Bhat v. State Of Kerala adjudicated by the Kerala High...

United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Shalumol: Broad Interpretation of 'Legal Representatives' under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act

Date: Aug 26, 2021

United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Shalumol: Broad Interpretation of 'Legal Representatives' under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act Introduction The case of United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v....

Reaffirmation of Rule of Law: Mandatory Implementation of Civil Court Orders by Executive Authorities

Date: Aug 13, 2021

Reaffirmation of Rule of Law: Mandatory Implementation of Civil Court Orders by Executive Authorities Introduction The case of Fr. A.V. Varghese v. State Of Kerala adjudicated by the Kerala High...

Kerala High Court: Executive Guidelines Cannot Override Statutory Access Permissions for Petroleum Fuel Stations

Date: Aug 6, 2021

Kerala High Court: Executive Guidelines Cannot Override Statutory Access Permissions for Petroleum Fuel Stations Introduction The case of Thommachan Jacob v. State Of Kerala, Rep. By The Addl. Chief...

Harmonious Interpretation of Land Development Permits and Mineral Transit Passes in Construction: Philip Thomas v. Geologist And Others

Date: Jul 23, 2021

Harmonious Interpretation of Land Development Permits and Mineral Transit Passes in Construction Philip Thomas v. Geologist And Others Court: Kerala High Court Date: July 22, 2021 Introduction The...

Affirming the Conviction of a Teacher Under IPC Section 376(1) in Light of Age Determination Standards

Date: Jul 14, 2021

Affirming the Conviction of a Teacher Under IPC Section 376(1) in Light of Age Determination Standards Introduction The case of Alex P.V. v. State of Kerala presents a grave instance of sexual...

Clarifying Arbitration Appointment Procedures under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996: Tulsi Developers vs. Dr. Appu Benny Thomas

Date: Jul 9, 2021

Clarifying Arbitration Appointment Procedures under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996: Tulsi Developers vs. Dr. Appu Benny Thomas 1. Introduction The case of Tulsi Developers India Pvt....

Rajan K.C. v. State Of Kerala: Upholding Stringent Measures Against Sexual Offences Under POCSO Act

Date: Jun 26, 2021

Rajan K.C. v. State Of Kerala: Upholding Stringent Measures Against Sexual Offences Under POCSO Act Introduction The case of Rajan K.C. v. State Of Kerala adjudicated by the Kerala High Court on June...

Doctrine of Desuetude in Urban Planning: Basheer C.K. v. Kozhikode Corporation

Date: Jun 23, 2021

Doctrine of Desuetude in Urban Planning: Basheer C.K. v. Kozhikode Corporation Introduction Basheer C.K. v. Kozhikode Corporation is a landmark judgment delivered by the Kerala High Court on June 22,...

Kerala High Court Establishes Strict Criteria for Condonation of Delay in Rent Control Appeals

Date: Jun 23, 2021

Kerala High Court Establishes Strict Criteria for Condonation of Delay in Rent Control Appeals Introduction The case of Rafeek And Another Revision Petitioners v. K. Kamarudeen And Another...

Sanjay Oraon v. State Of Kerala: Upholding Fair Investigation and Preventing Miscarriage of Justice

Date: Jun 22, 2021

Sanjay Oraon v. State Of Kerala: Upholding Fair Investigation and Preventing Miscarriage of Justice Introduction The case of Sanjay Oraon v. State Of Kerala is a landmark judgment delivered by the...

Disqualification of Directors under Sections 164(2) & 167(1) of the Companies Act, 2013: Insights from Zacharia Maramkandathil Mohan v. Union Of India

Date: Jun 17, 2021

Disqualification of Directors under Sections 164(2) & 167(1) of the Companies Act, 2013: Insights from Zacharia Maramkandathil Mohan v. Union Of India Introduction The case of Zacharia Maramkandathil...

Liability of Authorized Signatories Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act: Insights from S. Velayudhan Pillai v. Chellath Franklin

Date: Jun 15, 2021

Liability of Authorized Signatories Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act: Insights from S. Velayudhan Pillai v. Chellath Franklin Introduction The case of S. Velayudhan Pillai Revision...

Kerala High Court Upholds COFEPOSA Detention: Raishad K.T. v. Union Of India Analysis

Date: Jun 10, 2021

Kerala High Court Upholds COFEPOSA Detention: Raishad K.T. v. Union Of India Introduction The case of Raishad K.T. v. Union Of India was adjudicated by the Kerala High Court on June 9, 2021. This...

Ensuring Voluntariness and Clarity in Pleas of Guilt: Insights from Raseen Babu K.M. v. State Of Kerala

Date: Jun 9, 2021

Ensuring Voluntariness and Clarity in Pleas of Guilt: Insights from Raseen Babu K.M. v. State Of Kerala Introduction The case of Raseen Babu K.M. v. State Of Kerala (2021) represents a pivotal moment...

Revival of Condoned Cruelty in Matrimonial Dissolution: Prabin Gopal v. Meghna

Date: May 19, 2021

Revival of Condoned Cruelty in Matrimonial Dissolution: Prabin Gopal v. Meghna Introduction The case of Prabin Gopal v. Meghna adjudicated by the Kerala High Court on May 18, 2021, delves into the...