Kerala High Court Case Commentaries

Affiliation Obligations of Universities Following NCTE Recognition: Insights from the Kerala High Court Judgment in Vikram Sarabhai Educational Trust v. University Of Calicut

Date: May 24, 2008

Affiliation Obligations of Universities Following NCTE Recognition: Insights from the Kerala High Court Judgment in Vikram Sarabhai Educational Trust v. University Of Calicut Introduction The case of...

Protection of Journalistic Reporting on Judicial Proceedings Under IPC Section 499: V.S Achuthanandan v. G. Kamalamma & Another

Date: Apr 23, 2008

Protection of Journalistic Reporting on Judicial Proceedings Under IPC Section 499: V.S Achuthanandan v. G. Kamalamma & Another Introduction The case of V.S Achuthanandan v. G. Kamalamma & Another,...

Classification under Article 14 Upheld in Philip v. State of Kerala

Date: Apr 19, 2008

Classification under Article 14 Upheld in Philip v. State of Kerala Introduction The case of Philip v. State of Kerala adjudicated by the Kerala High Court on April 18, 2008, addresses the...

Mandate of Special Police Officers for ITP Act Proceedings: K. Radhakrishnan v. State Of Kerala

Date: Apr 12, 2008

Mandate of Special Police Officers for ITP Act Proceedings: K. Radhakrishnan v. State Of Kerala Introduction K. Radhakrishnan v. State Of Kerala is a landmark judgment delivered by the Kerala High...

Enhancing Grounds for Divorce Under the Hindu Marriage Act: Recognizing Constructive Desertion and Mental Cruelty in S. Latha Kunjamma v. K. Anil Kumar

Date: Mar 25, 2008

Enhancing Grounds for Divorce Under the Hindu Marriage Act: Recognizing Constructive Desertion and Mental Cruelty in S. Latha Kunjamma v. K. Anil Kumar Introduction The case of S. Latha Kunjamma v....

Assignee’s Rights under the Kerala Private Forests (Vesting and Assignment) Act, 1971: A Comprehensive Analysis of K.S Parameshwara Sastrigal v. State Of Kerala

Date: Mar 8, 2008

Assignee’s Rights under the Kerala Private Forests (Vesting and Assignment) Act, 1971: A Comprehensive Analysis of K.S Parameshwara Sastrigal v. State Of Kerala Introduction The case of K.S...

Publication-Based Charitable Trusts: Limitations on Tax Exemptions

Date: Feb 28, 2008

Publication-Based Charitable Trusts: Limitations on Tax Exemptions Introduction The case of Ideal Publications Trust v. Commissioner Of Income Tax adjudicated by the Kerala High Court on February 27,...

Magistrate’s Jurisdiction in Abkari Offences: Insights from Subash v. State of Kerala

Date: Feb 26, 2008

Magistrate’s Jurisdiction in Abkari Offences: Insights from Subash v. State of Kerala Introduction Subash v. State of Kerala is a landmark judgment delivered by the Kerala High Court on February 25,...

Enhancing Timeliness and Accountability in Land Acquisition Compensation – Kerala High Court in Valambath Narayani Amma v. The Spl. Tahsildar

Date: Feb 26, 2008

Enhancing Timeliness and Accountability in Land Acquisition Compensation – Kerala High Court in Valambath Narayani Amma v. The Spl. Tahsildar Introduction The case of Valambath Narayani Amma v. The...

Ahammed Kutty v. State Of Kerala: Judicial Commentary on Interim Custody under the Kerala Protection of River Banks and Regulation of Removal of Sand Act, 2001

Date: Feb 26, 2008

Ahammed Kutty v. State Of Kerala: Judicial Commentary on Interim Custody under the Kerala Protection of River Banks and Regulation of Removal of Sand Act, 2001 Introduction The case Ahammed Kutty v....

Restoration of Commuted Pension After 12 Years: Central Government Pensioners Association v. Union of India

Date: Feb 23, 2008

Restoration of Commuted Pension After 12 Years: Central Government Pensioners Association v. Union of India Introduction In the landmark case of Central Government Pensioners Association v. Union of...

Correction of Date of Birth in Passports: Kerala High Court Clarifies Jurisdiction

Date: Feb 21, 2008

Correction of Date of Birth in Passports: Kerala High Court Clarifies Jurisdiction Introduction The case Aboo Chettiyanthodi v. The Regional Passport Officer, Malappuram deliberated on the procedural...

Mandatory Appointment of Dependents in Aided Schools Under R.9A: Insights from S.N.G.S High School v. Reji Sagar

Date: Feb 8, 2008

Mandatory Appointment of Dependents in Aided Schools Under R.9A: Insights from S.N.G.S High School v. Reji Sagar Introduction The case of S.N.G.S High School v. Reji Sagar was adjudicated by the...

Establishing Bona Fide Need for Eviction: Insights from Kurian K. Kuriakose v. Usha Cherian & Others

Date: Jan 31, 2008

Establishing Bona Fide Need for Eviction: Insights from Kurian K. Kuriakose v. Usha Cherian & Others Introduction The case of Kurian K. Kuriakose v. Usha Cherian & Others adjudicated by the Kerala...

Denial of 'Firm' Status Under Section 184(5) Due to Non-Compliance with Section 144: Insights from M/S. Mubarak Trading Co. v. Commissioner of Income Tax

Date: Jan 30, 2008

Denial of 'Firm' Status Under Section 184(5) Due to Non-Compliance with Section 144: Insights from M/S. Mubarak Trading Co. v. Commissioner of Income Tax Introduction The case of M/S. Mubarak Trading...

Enhanced Clarity on Secured Creditors' Rights Under SARFAESI Act: Kottakkal Co-Operative Urban Bank v. T. Balakrishnan & Anr.

Date: Jan 26, 2008

Enhanced Clarity on Secured Creditors' Rights Under SARFAESI Act: Kottakkal Co-Operative Urban Bank v. T. Balakrishnan & Anr. 1. Introduction The case of Kottakkal Co-Operative Urban Bank v. T....

Kerala High Court Upholds Securitisation Act Applicability to Co-operative Banks

Date: Jan 5, 2008

Kerala High Court Upholds Securitisation Act Applicability to Co-operative Banks Introduction The case of George Kutty Abraham v. Secretary, Kottayam District Co-Operative Bank Ltd. adjudicated by...

Reaffirming Principles of Natural Justice in Domestic Enquiries: High Range Estate Employees' Assn. v. Industrial Tribunal

Date: Jan 5, 2008

Reaffirming Principles of Natural Justice in Domestic Enquiries: High Range Estate Employees' Assn. v. Industrial Tribunal Introduction The case of High Range Estate Employees' Association v. The...

Kerala High Court Upholds State Ordinance on Retirement Age: Valsakumari v. State Of Kerala

Date: Jan 5, 2008

Kerala High Court Upholds State Ordinance on Retirement Age: Valsakumari v. State Of Kerala Introduction In the landmark case of Valsakumari v. State Of Kerala, adjudicated by the Kerala High Court...

SRFAESI Act Application to Co-operative Banks Established in Varghese v. Kerala State Co-Operative Bank Ltd.

Date: Dec 13, 2007

SRFAESI Act Application to Co-operative Banks Established in Varghese v. Kerala State Co-Operative Bank Ltd. Introduction The case of Varghese v. Kerala State Co-Operative Bank Ltd. adjudicated by...