Kerala High Court Case Commentaries

Declaration of Trust in Societies Under Sec. 92 CPC: Insights from Amrithakumari & Anr. v. Ramanathan & Ors.

Date: Jul 9, 1998

Declaration of Trust in Societies Under Sec. 92 CPC: Insights from Amrithakumari & Anr. v. Ramanathan & Ors. Introduction The case of Amrithakumari & Anr. v. Ramanathan & Ors. pertains to a civil...

Proper Notice and Valuation in Execution Proceedings: Thomas Joseph v. Catholic Syrian Bank

Date: Apr 29, 1998

Proper Notice and Valuation in Execution Proceedings: Thomas Joseph v. Catholic Syrian Bank Introduction The case of Thomas Joseph v. Catholic Syrian Bank adjudicated by the Kerala High Court on...

Insertion of Date on Undated Cheque: A New Legal Precedent under Section 87 of the Negotiable Instruments Act

Date: Apr 7, 1998

Insertion of Date on Undated Cheque: A New Legal Precedent under Section 87 of the Negotiable Instruments Act Introduction The case of Bhaskaran Chandrasekharan v. Radhakrishnan adjudicated by the...

Kerala High Court Upholds Non-Retroactivity of Workmen's Compensation Act Amendments

Date: Apr 7, 1998

Kerala High Court Upholds Non-Retroactivity of Workmen's Compensation Act Amendments Introduction The case of United India Insurance Company, Ltd. v. Alavi adjudicated by the Kerala High Court on...

Liberal Construction of Order IX Rule 9 CPC: A Comprehensive Analysis of Plantation Corporation Of Kerala Ltd. v. Hussain

Date: Apr 7, 1998

Liberal Construction of Order IX Rule 9 CPC: A Comprehensive Analysis of Plantation Corporation Of Kerala Ltd. v. Hussain Introduction The case of Plantation Corporation Of Kerala Ltd. v. Hussain...

Retention of Parent Department Lien in Absence of Confirmation: Balakrishnan Nair v. Ram Mohan Nair

Date: Apr 7, 1998

Retention of Parent Department Lien in Absence of Confirmation: Balakrishnan Nair v. Ram Mohan Nair Introduction The case of Balakrishnan Nair And Ors. v. Ram Mohan Nair And Ors. adjudicated by the...

Kerala High Court Establishes Hotel and Theatre Buildings as 'Plant' for Depreciation under Income Tax Act

Date: Mar 12, 1998

Kerala High Court Establishes Hotel and Theatre Buildings as 'Plant' for Depreciation under Income Tax Act Introduction In the landmark case of Commissioner Of Income Tax v. Hotel Luciya, the Kerala...

Kerala High Court Upholds Strict Interpretation of Explanation 3 to Section 43(1) in Asset Revaluation Post Partnership Dissolution

Date: Feb 4, 1998

Kerala High Court Upholds Strict Interpretation of Explanation 3 to Section 43(1) in Asset Revaluation Post Partnership Dissolution Introduction The case of Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Poulose And...

Exemption of Imported Motor Vehicles from Kerala's Entry Tax: Fr. William Fernandez v. State Of Kerala

Date: Jan 7, 1998

Exemption of Imported Motor Vehicles from Kerala's Entry Tax: Fr. William Fernandez v. State Of Kerala Introduction The case of Fr. William Fernandez v. State Of Kerala was adjudicated by the Kerala...

No Entitlement to Income-Tax Registration for Partnership Firms in Violation of Abkari Act

Date: Dec 12, 1997

No Entitlement to Income-Tax Registration for Partnership Firms in Violation of Abkari Act Introduction The case of Commissioner of Income-Tax v. Grand Enterprises was adjudicated by the Kerala High...

Kerala Minerals And Metals Ltd. v. K. Bhaskaran: Upholding Compensation for Loss of Earning Capacity

Date: Dec 12, 1997

Kerala Minerals And Metals Ltd. v. K. Bhaskaran: Upholding Compensation for Loss of Earning Capacity Introduction The case of Kerala Minerals And Metals Ltd., Kollam v. K. Bhaskaran was adjudicated...

Judicial Review of Discretionary Powers: Valsamma Thomas v. Additional District Magistrate, Alappuzha

Date: Nov 14, 1997

Judicial Review of Discretionary Powers: Valsamma Thomas v. Additional District Magistrate, Alappuzha Introduction The case of Valsamma Thomas v. Additional District Magistrate, Alappuzha pertains to...

Insurer Liability in Cases of Unlicensed Driving: Insights from United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Jaimy & Ors.

Date: Nov 13, 1997

Insurer Liability in Cases of Unlicensed Driving: Insights from United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Jaimy & Ors. Introduction The case of United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Jaimy & Ors. adjudicated by...

Authority of Advocate in Section 146 Petitions and Estoppel in Tax Proceedings: Analysis of Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. N. Krishnan

Date: Oct 14, 1997

Authority of Advocate in Section 146 Petitions and Estoppel in Tax Proceedings: Analysis of Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. N. Krishnan Introduction The case of Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. N....

Mandating Equitable Pay Scales for High Court Staff: Insights from Kerala High Court's Landmark Decision

Date: Oct 4, 1997

Mandating Equitable Pay Scales for High Court Staff: Insights from Kerala High Court's Landmark Decision 1. Introduction The case of High Court Non-Graduate Staff Association v. State Of Kerala...

Affirmation of De Facto Doctrine in Educational Management Dispute: P.K. Padmanabhan Nambiar v. Secretary To Govt., Kerala High Court

Date: Sep 12, 1997

Affirmation of De Facto Doctrine in Educational Management Dispute: P.K. Padmanabhan Nambiar v. Secretary To Govt., Kerala High Court Introduction The case of P.K. Padmanabhan Nambiar v. Secretary To...

Enhanced Standards for Customs Valuation and Procedural Fairness: Karn Vir Mehta v. Collector Of Customs

Date: Sep 12, 1997

Enhanced Standards for Customs Valuation and Procedural Fairness: Karn Vir Mehta v. Collector Of Customs Introduction The case of Karn Vir Mehta v. Collector Of Customs adjudicated by the Kerala High...

Defining the Dual Jurisdiction of Family Courts: Civil and Criminal Proceedings – Sathyabhama v. Ramachandran

Date: Aug 29, 1997

Defining the Dual Jurisdiction of Family Courts: Civil and Criminal Proceedings – Sathyabhama v. Ramachandran Introduction The case of Sathyabhama v. Ramachandran adjudicated by the Kerala High Court...

Comprehensive Jurisdiction of the Forest Tribunal Under Section 8 of the Kerala Private Forests (Vesting and Assignment) Act, 1971: Insights from M.S Bhargavi Amma v. State of Kerala & Another

Date: Aug 28, 1997

Comprehensive Jurisdiction of the Forest Tribunal Under Section 8 of the Kerala Private Forests (Vesting and Assignment) Act, 1971: Insights from M.S Bhargavi Amma v. State of Kerala & Another...

Novation and Principal Debtor Liability: Insights from Godan Namboothiripad v. Kerala Financial Corporation

Date: Aug 23, 1997

Novation and Principal Debtor Liability: Insights from Godan Namboothiripad v. Kerala Financial Corporation Introduction In the landmark case of Godan Namboothiripad v. Kerala Financial Corporation,...