Kerala High Court Case Commentaries

Kerala High Court's Landmark Ruling on Pre-Arrest Bail under SC/ST Act

Date: Jan 7, 2017

Kerala High Court's Landmark Ruling on Pre-Arrest Bail under SC/ST Act Introduction The case of Ajan G. Krishnan v. State Of Kerala marks a significant development in the interpretation and...

Francis Assissi v. Sr. Breesiya: Clarifying the Procedures for Issuing Successive Commissions under Order XXVI CPC

Date: Dec 16, 2016

Francis Assissi v. Sr. Breesiya: Clarifying the Procedures for Issuing Successive Commissions under Order XXVI CPC Introduction The case of Francis Assissi v. Sr. Breesiya was adjudicated by the...

Affirmation of the Constitutional Validity of Section 234E IT Act 1961: Establishing Quid Pro Quo for Late TDS Filing Fees

Date: Dec 15, 2016

Affirmation of the Constitutional Validity of Section 234E IT Act 1961: Establishing Quid Pro Quo for Late TDS Filing Fees Introduction The case of Sree Narayana Guru Smaraka Sangam Upper Primary...

K.O. Antony & Another v. M.K. Krishnankutty Menoki & Others: Landmark Ruling on Specific Performance and Evidentiary Requirements

Date: Dec 8, 2016

K.O. Antony & Another v. M.K. Krishnankutty Menoki & Others: Landmark Ruling on Specific Performance and Evidentiary Requirements Introduction The case of K.O. Antony & Another v. M.K. Krishnankutty...

Enforcing Compliance with Rule 10: Upholding Minimum Class Hours in Legal Education

Date: Nov 26, 2016

Enforcing Compliance with Rule 10: Upholding Minimum Class Hours in Legal Education Introduction The case of Mohanan M.E. v. University Of Calicut was adjudicated by the Kerala High Court on November...

Bona Fide Occupancy and Proviso Interpretation under Kerala Rent Control Act: Shahul Hameed A. v. P.E. Abdu Razak

Date: Nov 26, 2016

Bona Fide Occupancy and Proviso Interpretation under Kerala Rent Control Act Shahul Hameed A. v. P.E. Abdu Razak - A Comprehensive Commentary 1. Introduction The case of Shahul Hameed A. v. P.E. Abdu...

Kerala High Court Upholds Section 13(5A) of SARFAESI Act: Comprehensive Analysis of Roger P. Mathew v. South Indian Bank Limited

Date: Nov 18, 2016

Kerala High Court Upholds Section 13(5A) of SARFAESI Act: Comprehensive Analysis of Roger P. Mathew v. South Indian Bank Limited Introduction The case of Roger P. Mathew v. South Indian Bank Limited...

Enforcement of Specific-Purpose Land Assignments: R. Haridas v. State of Kerala

Date: Nov 15, 2016

Enforcement of Specific-Purpose Land Assignments: R. Haridas v. State of Kerala Introduction The case of R. Haridas v. State of Kerala adjudicated by the Kerala High Court on November 14, 2016,...

Non-Issuance of Section 143(2) Notice Invalidates Reassessment: Travancore Diagnostics v. Income-Tax

Date: Oct 20, 2016

Non-Issuance of Section 143(2) Notice Invalidates Reassessment: Travancore Diagnostics v. Income-Tax Introduction The case of Travancore Diagnostics (P) Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income-Tax...

Kerala High Court Establishes Rigorous Standards for Rebutting Presumptions under NI Act - K.K. Divakaran vs State of Kerala

Date: Sep 10, 2016

Rigorous Standards for Rebutting Presumptions under the Negotiable Instruments Act: Analysis of K.K. Divakaran vs. State of Kerala Introduction The case of K.K. Divakaran, Karikkanattu House,...

Kerala High Court Establishes Clear Guidelines for Registration of Attached Workers under Rule 26A

Date: Sep 10, 2016

Kerala High Court Establishes Clear Guidelines for Registration of Attached Workers under Rule 26A Introduction The case of Gangadharan C.P. v. Abdul Nasir was adjudicated in the Kerala High Court on...

Reaffirming Limits on Family Courts' Powers: Sakeer Hussain T.P. v. Naseera

Date: Sep 10, 2016

Reaffirming Limits on Family Courts' Powers: Sakeer Hussain T.P. v. Naseera Introduction The case of Sakeer Hussain T.P. v. Naseera adjudicated by the Kerala High Court on September 9, 2016,...

Clarification on Interim Custody of Seized Vehicles under Kerala Abkari Act: High Court Reinforces Rule 4 Over Section 53B

Date: Sep 2, 2016

Clarification on Interim Custody of Seized Vehicles under Kerala Abkari Act: High Court Reinforces Rule 4 Over Section 53B Introduction The case Nikhil T.M. v. Deputy Excise Commissioner (W.A. No....

Kerala High Court Upholds Interstate Trade Restrictions on Sand under MMDR Act

Date: Aug 19, 2016

Kerala High Court Upholds Interstate Trade Restrictions on Sand under MMDR Act Introduction The case of Prakash Nayak v. District Collector adjudicated by the Kerala High Court on August 18, 2016,...

Interpretation of 'Establishment' under Kerala Headload Workers Act: Amma Granites and Tiles v. District Labour Officer

Date: Aug 6, 2016

Interpretation of 'Establishment' under Kerala Headload Workers Act: Amma Granites and Tiles v. District Labour Officer Introduction The case of Amma Granites and Tiles v. District Labour Officer...

Limits on Writ Remedies in Challenging Property Valuation: K.C.T. Steel Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Kerala

Date: Jul 20, 2016

Limits on Writ Remedies in Challenging Property Valuation: K.C.T. Steel Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Kerala Introduction The case of K.C.T. Steel Pvt. Ltd. versus the State of Kerala addresses critical...

Kerala High Court Establishes Requirement of Search Material for Section 153C Assessments in Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Promy Kuriakose

Date: Jul 15, 2016

Kerala High Court Establishes Requirement of Search Material for Section 153C Assessments in Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Promy Kuriakose Introduction In the case of Commissioner Of Income-Tax v....

Kerala High Court Establishes Expanded Scope of Assessments under Section 153A in Income Tax Proceedings

Date: Jul 13, 2016

Kerala High Court Establishes Expanded Scope of Assessments under Section 153A in Income Tax Proceedings Introduction In the case titled The Commissioner Of Income Tax Trichur (S) v. Dr. P. Sasikumar...

Kerala High Court Upholds Arbitrator's Inherent Power to Set Aside Ex Parte Awards

Date: Jun 11, 2016

Kerala High Court Upholds Arbitrator's Inherent Power to Set Aside Ex Parte Awards Introduction The case of Rema Devi v. Co-Operative Societies was adjudicated by the Kerala High Court on June 10,...

Ammukunhi Amma v. State Of Kerala: Defining 'Principally Cultivated' in the Vesting Act

Date: Apr 9, 2016

Ammukunhi Amma v. State Of Kerala: Defining 'Principally Cultivated' in the Vesting Act Introduction The case of Ammukunhi Amma v. State Of Kerala adjudicated by the Kerala High Court on April 8,...