Kerala High Court Case Commentaries

Validation of Landlord’s Bona Fide Need for Own Occupation Under Section 11(3) of the Kerala Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965: P.I Abdul Rub v. Jobby Tharian

Date: Aug 14, 2002

Validation of Landlord’s Bona Fide Need for Own Occupation Under Section 11(3) of the Kerala Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965 Introduction The case of P.I Abdul Rub v. Jobby Tharian...

Abdul Rahlman Musaliar v. T.K Muhammed: Kerala HC Defines Jurisdictional Limits Between Civil Courts and Wakf Tribunals

Date: Jul 26, 2002

Abdul Rahlman Musaliar v. T.K Muhammed: Kerala HC Defines Jurisdictional Limits Between Civil Courts and Wakf Tribunals Introduction The case of Abdul Rahlman Musaliar (Died) And Another v. T.K...

Retrospective Amendments in Subordinate Legislation: Insights from B. Six Holiday Resorts (P) Ltd. v. State Of Kerala

Date: Jul 17, 2002

Retrospective Amendments in Subordinate Legislation: Insights from B. Six Holiday Resorts (P) Ltd. v. State Of Kerala Introduction B. Six Holiday Resorts (P) Ltd. v. State Of Kerala is a landmark...

Kerala High Court Establishes Jurisdictional Boundaries of Lok Ayukta in State Of Kerala v. K.K Bernard

Date: Jun 27, 2002

Kerala High Court Establishes Jurisdictional Boundaries of Lok Ayukta in State Of Kerala v. K.K Bernard Introduction The landmark case of State Of Kerala v. K.K Bernard adjudicated by the Kerala High...

Clarification on Possession Under Sections 55(a) and 58 of the Abkari Act: Insights from Purushan v. State Of Kerala

Date: Jun 19, 2002

Clarification on Possession Under Sections 55(a) and 58 of the Abkari Act: Insights from Purushan v. State Of Kerala Introduction The case of Purushan v. State Of Kerala adjudicated on June 18, 2002,...

Prioritization of Provident Fund Dues over Secured Creditors: Kerala High Court Establishes New Precedent

Date: Jun 13, 2002

Prioritization of Provident Fund Dues over Secured Creditors: Kerala High Court Establishes New Precedent Introduction The case of Recovery Officer and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner v. Kerala...

Reaffirmation of Natural Justice and Jurisdictional Limits in Caste Certificate Scrutiny: E.K Prakash v. State Of Kerala

Date: May 28, 2002

Reaffirmation of Natural Justice and Jurisdictional Limits in Caste Certificate Scrutiny: E.K Prakash v. State Of Kerala Introduction The case of E.K Prakash v. State Of Kerala adjudicated by the...

Ensuring Procedural Fairness in Disciplinary Proceedings: Insights from Manager, St. Raphael's High School v. State of Kerala

Date: May 28, 2002

Ensuring Procedural Fairness in Disciplinary Proceedings: Insights from Manager, St. Raphael's High School v. State of Kerala Introduction The case of Manager, St. Raphael's High School & Ors v....

Varkey Jacob Co. v. Commissioner of Income-Tax: Clarifying the Applicability of Amended Section 147 in Reassessment Proceedings

Date: Apr 12, 2002

Varkey Jacob Co. v. Commissioner of Income-Tax: Clarifying the Applicability of Amended Section 147 in Reassessment Proceedings Introduction The case of Varkey Jacob Co. v. Commissioner Of Income-Tax...

No Implied Authority for No-Confidence Motions in Co-operative Societies

Date: Apr 10, 2002

No Implied Authority for No-Confidence Motions in Co-operative Societies Introduction The case of S. Lakshmanan, President Thiruvilwamala Weavers Co-Operative Society Ltd. v. V. Velliankeri, Member...

Ensuring Justice for Road Accident Victims: Insights from Saramma Scaria & Ors. v. Mathai

Date: Apr 10, 2002

Ensuring Justice for Road Accident Victims: Insights from Saramma Scaria & Ors. v. Mathai Introduction The case of Saramma Scaria & Ors. v. Mathai adjudicated by the Kerala High Court on April 9,...

Establishing Bona Fide Landlord’s Requirement for Eviction under Kerala Rent Control Act: Jerry Joseph v. Selvaraj

Date: Apr 3, 2002

Establishing Bona Fide Landlord’s Requirement for Eviction under Kerala Rent Control Act: Jerry Joseph v. Selvaraj Introduction The case of Jerry Joseph v. Selvaraj presented before the Kerala High...

Clarifying Eviction Under Section 11(3) of Act 2 of 1965: Pathway Use Constitutes Bona Fide Occupation

Date: Mar 28, 2002

Clarifying Eviction Under Section 11(3) of Act 2 of 1965: Pathway Use Constitutes Bona Fide Occupation Introduction The case of Narayanankutty v. Abida Abdul Kareem adjudicated by the Kerala High...

Retirement of Partners and Transfer of Capital Assets: Insights from Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Kunnamkulam Mill Board

Date: Mar 26, 2002

Retirement of Partners and Transfer of Capital Assets: Insights from Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Kunnamkulam Mill Board 1. Introduction The case of Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Kunnamkulam Mill...

Reopening of Assessment Beyond Limitation: Insights from Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Siva Traders

Date: Mar 9, 2002

Reopening of Assessment Beyond Limitation: Insights from Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Siva Traders Introduction The case of Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Siva Traders adjudicated by the Kerala High...

Aspect Doctrine Affirmed: Simultaneous Taxation of Sales and Services in SIM Card Transactions – Escotal Mobile Communications Ltd. v. Union of India

Date: Feb 16, 2002

Aspect Doctrine Affirmed: Simultaneous Taxation of Sales and Services in SIM Card Transactions Introduction The case of Escotal Mobile Communications Ltd. v. Union Of India And Others (And Other...

Strict Adherence to Special Police Officer Authority in IMT Act Searches: Sinu Sainudheen & Anr. v. S.I Of Police Analysis

Date: Feb 13, 2002

Strict Adherence to Special Police Officer Authority in IMT Act Searches: Sinu Sainudheen & Anr. v. S.I Of Police Analysis Introduction The case of Sinu Sainudheen & Anr. v. S.I Of Police was...

Service Tax Applicability on Photography Studios and Agencies Upheld in Kerala High Court

Date: Feb 1, 2002

Service Tax Applicability on Photography Studios and Agencies Upheld in Kerala High Court Introduction The case of Kerala Colour Lab. Association v. Union Of India was adjudicated in the Kerala High...

Discretionary Specific Performance in Sale Agreements: Insights from K. Bhaskaran Nair v. Habeeb Mohammed And Others

Date: Jan 31, 2002

Discretionary Specific Performance in Sale Agreements: Insights from K. Bhaskaran Nair v. Habeeb Mohammed And Others Introduction The case of K. Bhaskaran Nair v. Habeeb Mohammed And Others was...

Kerala High Court Ruling: Upholding the Primacy of Central Legislation in Stamp Duty Matters

Date: Jan 18, 2002

Kerala High Court Ruling: Upholding the Primacy of Central Legislation in Stamp Duty Matters Introduction In the landmark case of Periyar Real Estates And Etc. Etc. v. State Of Kerala And Others...