Kerala High Court Case Commentaries

Manufacturer Certification Prevails in Vehicle Classification: Hassan Koya v. Transport Commissioner Analysis

Date: Jan 10, 2015

Manufacturer Certification Prevails in Vehicle Classification: Hassan Koya v. Transport Commissioner Analysis Introduction The case of Hassan Koya v. Transport Commissioner adjudicated by the Kerala...

Predominance of Operations in Defining 'Establishment' Under the Kerala Headload Workers Act

Date: Dec 18, 2014

Predominance of Operations in Defining 'Establishment' Under the Kerala Headload Workers Act Introduction The case of Theresa Jose v. Sub Inspector Of Police adjudicated by the Kerala High Court on...

Maintainability of Writ Petitions Against Co-operative Societies: Association of Milma Officers v. State of Kerala

Date: Dec 18, 2014

Maintainability of Writ Petitions Against Co-operative Societies: Association of Milma Officers v. State of Kerala Introduction The case of Association Of Milma Officers v. State Of Kerala was...

Expansion of Locus Standi in Motor Vehicles Act: Insights from M.C. Ratheesh v. Regional Transport Authority

Date: Dec 12, 2014

Expansion of Locus Standi in Motor Vehicles Act: Insights from M.C. Ratheesh v. Regional Transport Authority Introduction The case of M.C. Ratheesh v. Regional Transport Authority adjudicated by the...

Kerala High Court Upholds Inherent Powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C to Maintain Prosecution in Rape Cases Despite Settlement

Date: Dec 9, 2014

Kerala High Court Upholds Inherent Powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C to Maintain Prosecution in Rape Cases Despite Settlement Introduction The case, Sebastian v. State Of Kerala, adjudicated by the...

Clarifying the Application of Sections 91 and 92 of the Evidence Act in Proving Illegal Import Under the Abkari Act

Date: Nov 26, 2014

Clarifying the Application of Sections 91 and 92 of the Evidence Act in Proving Illegal Import Under the Abkari Act Introduction In the landmark case of Tippu Mohammed v. State Of Kerala, adjudicated...

Constitutional Validity and Management of Ecologically Fragile Lands under the Kerala Forest Act: Comprehensive Commentary on Planters Forum v. State of Kerala

Date: Nov 18, 2014

Constitutional Validity and Management of Ecologically Fragile Lands under the Kerala Forest Act: Comprehensive Commentary on Planters Forum v. State of Kerala Introduction In the landmark case of...

Separate Seniority Lists for LPSAs and UPSAs Established in Thresia M.L. v. Preethy M.P.

Date: Nov 14, 2014

Separate Seniority Lists for LPSAs and UPSAs Established in Thresia M.L. v. Preethy M.P. Introduction The case of Thresia M.L. v. Preethy M.P. adjudicated by the Kerala High Court on November 13,...

Broad Interpretation of "Engaged in Driving" under Section 147(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act: United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. P.R. Surendran

Date: Nov 13, 2014

Broad Interpretation of "Engaged in Driving" under Section 147(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act Introduction The case United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. P.R. Surendran was adjudicated by the Kerala High...

K.M. Joseph v. Babychan Mulangasseri: Clarifying Defection Grounds under the Kerala Local Authorities Act

Date: Nov 11, 2014

K.M. Joseph v. Babychan Mulangasseri: Clarifying Defection Grounds under the Kerala Local Authorities Act Introduction The case of K.M. Joseph v. Babychan Mulangasseri adjudicated by the Kerala High...

Mutual Exclusivity of Sections 11(3) and 11(8) in Kerala Rent Control Law: Insights from Pottarath Kunhammi v. Varikkapulakkal Abdullakutty Abdul Haji

Date: Nov 8, 2014

Mutual Exclusivity of Sections 11(3) and 11(8) in Kerala Rent Control Law: Insights from Pottarath Kunhammi v. Varikkapulakkal Abdullakutty Abdul Haji Introduction The case of Pottarath Kunhammi v....

Temporary Suspension Without Notice under Clause 45(8) of Kerala Rationing Order, 1966

Date: Oct 30, 2014

Temporary Suspension Without Notice under Clause 45(8) of Kerala Rationing Order, 1966 Introduction The case of State Of Kerala v. A. Beevi Kannu was adjudicated by the Kerala High Court on October...

Clarifying Territorial Jurisdiction in Writ Petitions: Indian Maritime University v. K.G. Viswanathan

Date: Oct 30, 2014

Clarifying Territorial Jurisdiction in Writ Petitions: Indian Maritime University v. K.G. Viswanathan Introduction The case of Indian Maritime University v. K.G. Viswanathan adjudicated by the Kerala...

Kerala High Court on Refiling Eviction Petitions for Changed Circumstances under Section 11(3) of the Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965

Date: Oct 29, 2014

Kerala High Court on Refiling Eviction Petitions for Changed Circumstances under Section 11(3) of the Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965 Introduction The case of Janakiamma v. Bhaskaran...

Recognition of Past Service in State Autonomous Bodies for Pension Eligibility under Kerala Service Rules

Date: Oct 29, 2014

Recognition of Past Service in State Autonomous Bodies for Pension Eligibility under Kerala Service Rules Introduction The case of A. Mohammed Basheer v. State Of Kerala adjudicated by the Kerala...

Counting Municipal Common Service Towards Pensionary Benefits: Kerala High Court Sets Precedent Against Arbitrary Eligibility Criteria

Date: Oct 29, 2014

Counting Municipal Common Service Towards Pensionary Benefits: Kerala High Court Sets Precedent Against Arbitrary Eligibility Criteria Introduction The case of K.N. Dasan v. State Of Kerala...

Affirmation of Legislative Authority: Validity of Amendment Reducing Non-Hereditary Trustees' Term in G.K. Hari Hara Krishnan v. State Of Kerala

Date: Oct 17, 2014

Affirmation of Legislative Authority: Validity of Amendment Reducing Non-Hereditary Trustees' Term in G.K. Hari Hara Krishnan v. State Of Kerala Introduction The case of G.K. Hari Hara Krishnan v....

Post-Qualification Experience Requirement in University Appointments: Insights from A. Basheer v. Saiful Islam A.

Date: Oct 10, 2014

Post-Qualification Experience Requirement in University Appointments: Insights from A. Basheer v. Saiful Islam A. Introduction The case of A. Basheer v. Saiful Islam A. adjudicated by the Kerala High...

Mandate for Police Intervention in Eviction Cases Post-Decree: Insights from T.A. Illyas v. State Of Kerala

Date: Oct 2, 2014

Mandate for Police Intervention in Eviction Cases Post-Decree: Insights from T.A. Illyas v. State Of Kerala Introduction The case of T.A. Illyas v. State Of Kerala is a significant judicial decision...

Judicial Scrutiny of Executive Powers under Section 107 Cr.P.C.: Santhosh v. State Of Kerala

Date: Aug 8, 2014

Judicial Scrutiny of Executive Powers under Section 107 Cr.P.C.: Santhosh v. State Of Kerala Introduction The case of Santhosh v. State Of Kerala adjudicated by the Kerala High Court on August 7,...