Kerala High Court Case Commentaries

Enhancement of Compensation for Pain, Suffering, and Permanent Disability in Motor Accident Claims: Insights from State of Kerala v. P. Vijayakumaran Nair

Date: Feb 16, 1982

Enhancement of Compensation for Pain, Suffering, and Permanent Disability in Motor Accident Claims: Insights from State of Kerala v. P. Vijayakumaran Nair Introduction State of Kerala and Others v....

Limitations on Insurer Defenses under Section 96(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act: Analysis of United India Fire And General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Smt. Kalyani And Others

Date: Feb 12, 1982

Limitations on Insurer Defenses under Section 96(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act: Analysis of United India Fire And General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Smt. Kalyani And Others Introduction In the landmark...

Kerala High Court Establishes Entitlement to Interest under Section 214 Despite Delays in Advance Tax Instalments

Date: Jan 23, 1982

Kerala High Court Establishes Entitlement to Interest under Section 214 Despite Delays in Advance Tax Instalments Introduction In the landmark case of Santha S. Shenoy & Others v. Union Of India &...

Limitations on Police Protection in Labor Disputes: Insights from Gwalior Rayons Silk Manufacturing Weaving Co. Ltd. v. District Collector

Date: Jan 5, 1982

Limitations on Police Protection in Labor Disputes: Insights from Gwalior Rayons Silk Manufacturing Weaving Co. Ltd. v. District Collector 1. Introduction The case of Gwalior Rayons Silk...

Clarifying the Effective Date of Subordinate Legislation under the Kerala Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1976

Date: Dec 24, 1981

Clarifying the Effective Date of Subordinate Legislation under the Kerala Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1976 Introduction The case of R.K.V Motors & Timbers (P) Ltd. And Others v. Regional Transport...

Magistrate's Authority to Take Cognizance After Police Refer Report: Insights from Madhavan Nambiar v. Govindan

Date: Dec 22, 1981

Magistrate's Authority to Take Cognizance After Police Refer Report: Insights from Madhavan Nambiar v. Govindan Introduction The case of Madhavan Nambiar v. Govindan adjudicated by the Kerala High...

C.I.T. v. Common Wealth Trusts Ltd.: Clarifying the Scope of S.40(a)(v) and Cost of Acquisition in Depreciable Assets

Date: Nov 28, 1981

C.I.T. v. Common Wealth Trusts Ltd.: Clarifying the Scope of S.40(a)(v) and Cost of Acquisition in Depreciable Assets Introduction The case of C.I.T. v. Common Wealth Trusts Ltd. adjudicated by the...

Interest on Tax Refunds Following Annulment of Assessment Orders: New Woodlands v. Commissioner of Income Tax

Date: Nov 28, 1981

Interest on Tax Refunds Following Annulment of Assessment Orders: New Woodlands v. Commissioner of Income Tax Introduction The case of New Woodlands v. Commissioner of Income Tax was adjudicated by...

Cochin Refineries Ltd. v. Commissioner of Income-Tax: Landmark Rulings on Deductions under Sections 35A and 80J

Date: Nov 24, 1981

Cochin Refineries Ltd. v. Commissioner of Income-Tax: Landmark Rulings on Deductions under Sections 35A and 80J Introduction The case of Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Cochin Refineries Ltd. was...

Commissioner Of Income-Tax, Kerala v. M. George And Brothers: A Landmark Judgment on Penalty Provisions under the Income Tax Act

Date: Nov 14, 1981

Commissioner Of Income-Tax, Kerala v. M. George And Brothers: A Landmark Judgment on Penalty Provisions under the Income Tax Act Introduction Commissioner Of Income-Tax, Kerala v. M. George And...

Reaffirming the Necessity of Direct Evidence in Murder Convictions: Alavi v. State of Kerala

Date: Nov 5, 1981

Reaffirming the Necessity of Direct Evidence in Murder Convictions: Alavi v. State of Kerala Introduction Alavi v. State of Kerala is a landmark judgment delivered by the Kerala High Court on...

Mandatory Appointment of Public Prosecutor under Section 24(1) for Appeals under Section 378(1) of Cr. Proc.: State of Kerala v. Krishnan

Date: Oct 31, 1981

Mandatory Appointment of Public Prosecutor under Section 24(1) for Appeals under Section 378(1) of Cr. Proc.: State of Kerala v. Krishnan Introduction The case State of Kerala v. Krishnan adjudicated...

Recognition of Trust as a Representative Assessee under Section 161(1) of the Income Tax Act: Insights from Commr. Of Income-Tax v. V.S Kumaraswamy Reddiar Trust

Date: Oct 16, 1981

Recognition of Trust as a Representative Assessee under Section 161(1) of the Income Tax Act: Insights from Commr. Of Income-Tax v. V.S Kumaraswamy Reddiar Trust Introduction The case of Commr. Of...

Burden of Proof in Income Tax Assessments: Insights from Commissioner Of Income-Tax, Kerala v. Ashok Textiles (P.) Ltd.

Date: Oct 1, 1981

Burden of Proof in Income Tax Assessments: Insights from Commissioner Of Income-Tax, Kerala v. Ashok Textiles (P.) Ltd. Introduction The case of Commissioner Of Income-Tax, Kerala v. Ashok Textiles...

Clarifying Court-Fee Computation: P.K Vasudeva Rao v. K.C Hari Menon (1981)

Date: Sep 23, 1981

Clarifying Court-Fee Computation: P.K Vasudeva Rao v. K.C Hari Menon (1981) Introduction P.K Vasudeva Rao v. K.C Hari Menon is a landmark judgment delivered by the Kerala High Court on September 22,...

Satyan v. State of Kerala: Clarifying Bail Jurisprudence for Offences Punishable with Life Imprisonment in Magistrate-Trial Contexts

Date: Aug 6, 1981

Satyan v. State of Kerala: Clarifying Bail Jurisprudence for Offences Punishable with Life Imprisonment in Magistrate-Trial Contexts Introduction The case of Satyan v. State of Kerala was adjudicated...

Recognition of Partition Deeds as Gift Transactions under Kerala Land Act: A Comprehensive Analysis of Ponnu And Another v. Taluk Land Board

Date: Aug 1, 1981

Recognition of Partition Deeds as Gift Transactions under Kerala Land Act: A Comprehensive Analysis of Ponnu And Another v. Taluk Land Board Introduction The case of Ponnu And Another v. Taluk Land...

K.S.E Board v. Marthoma Rubber Co.: Establishing Variable Interest Rates for Compensation under the Indian Telegraph Act

Date: Jul 29, 1981

K.S.E Board v. Marthoma Rubber Co.: Establishing Variable Interest Rates for Compensation under the Indian Telegraph Act Introduction The case of K.S.E Board v. Marthoma Rubber Co. Ltd. adjudicated...

Judicial Scrutiny of Registrar's Supersession Power in Jose Kuttiyani v. Registrar Of Co-Operative Societies

Date: Jul 29, 1981

Judicial Scrutiny of Registrar's Supersession Power in Jose Kuttiyani And Others v. Registrar Of Co-Operative Societies, Kerala Introduction The case of Jose Kuttiyani And Others v. Registrar Of...

Non-Pressing of Allegations in Election Petitions Does Not Constitute Withdrawal: Insights from Konath Mohammed Master v. Munsiff, Tirur

Date: Jul 24, 1981

Non-Pressing of Allegations in Election Petitions Does Not Constitute Withdrawal: Insights from Konath Mohammed Master v. Munsiff, Tirur Introduction The Konath Mohammed Master v. Munsiff, Tirur And...