Can Electro-Homeopathy Be Practised Without Registration Under Medical Laws? Kerala High Court Answers

The Kerala High Court in a recent judgment clarified that the practice of Electro-Homeopathy is not unregulated. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 335]The Division Bench of Dr. Justice A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Preeta A.K. observed that the practice of alternative medicine is, in fact, regulated by the provisions of the the Kerala State Medical Practitioners Act, 2021 and before that, by Travancore-Cochin Medical Practitioners Act, 1953.“To hold otherwise would be disastrous for the people of this...

'Can't Linger Indefinitely': Kerala High Court Asks SIT To Specify Time Required To File Final Report In Sabarimala Gold Theft Case

The Kerala High Court on Thursday (June 18) has granted a final opportunity to the Special Investigation Team, probing the alleged theft of gold from Sabarimala temple, to place before it the timeframe within which the final report is proposed to be laid before the jurisdictional court, the Court of the Enquiry Commissioner and Special Judge (Vigilance), Kollam.The case refers to the extraction and theft of gold from the Dwarapalaka idols and doorframes of the Sreekovil of the Sabarimala temple....

Kerala High Court Reserves Verdict In PIL Against Free Bus Travel For Women, Asks If Few Affluent Beneficiaries Can Sink Entire Policy

The Kerala High Court on Thursday (18 June) reserved its orders in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the constitutional validity of the State Government's recently launched "Priyadarshini Scheme," which provides free travel for women and transgender persons in ordinary Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses.The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar V.M after hearing both the sides, reserved its verdict.The petitioner argued that the...

Nava Kerala Sadas Assault: Kerala High Court Issues Notice To Ex-CM's Security Personnel On State's Plea To Cancel Pre-Arrest Bail

The Kerala High Court on Thursday (June 18) issued notice on State's plea to cancel the anticipatory bail granted to five members of the security team of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the crime registered during the violence committed during the Nava Kerala Sadas programme in 2023.Justice C.S. Dias ordered notice to the accused persons, who were granted pre-arrest bail by the Sessions Judge, Alappuzha.Time has also been granted for them to file counter affidavit, if any. The...

Kerala High Court Issues Notice Before Admission On Plea Against 'Kerala Story 2', Questions Challenge After Film's Release

The Kerala High Court on Thursday (June 18) issued urgent notice before admission to Vipul Amrutlal Shah, the producer of the film Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond in a plea challenging certification of the film and seeking removal of 'Kerala' from the movie title.Justice P.V. Kunhikrishnan orally asked if the plea has become infructuous since it was already released and a lot of people had already watched the film. However, Advocate Chelson Chembarathy appearing for the petitioner stressed upon...

Kerala High Court Pushes For Real-Time Revenue Tracking After Audit Flags Financial Irregularities In Cochin Devaswom Board

The Kerala High Court has expressed concern over persistent accounting irregularities and delays in audit scrutiny within the Cochin Devaswom Board (CDB), directing the Board to submit a detailed action plan on corrective measures and the digitisation of its financial management systems.A Division Bench comprising Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V. and Justice K.V. Jayakumar issued the order while considering the Devaswom Board Audit Report relating to the Board's accounts for the financial year...

No Prescribed Form? Kerala High Court Allows Afghan National To Seek Compounding Under Immigration & Foreigners Act Via Email

The Kerala High Court has recently (11 June) directed immigration authorities to process an Afghan national's application for compounding of offences under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, holding that the absence of a prescribed application form cannot prevent consideration of such a request. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 334]Justice G. Girish passed the order in a writ petition filed by...

Can't Detain Foreign Seafarers Indefinitely Pending Maritime Accident Probe: Kerala High Court Permits Repatriation Of MV Wan Hai 503 Crew

The Kerala High Court in a recent decision allowed two foreign crew members of MV Wan Hai 503, which was involved in a maritime accident last year near to Azheekal, to leave India for their home countries. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 332]Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas allowed the writ petition filed by Taiwanese national Wei, Chun-Ju and Chinese national Tao Peng, who respectively the Master and...

Kerala High Court Seeks State's Response On Action Against Illegal Display Of Flags, Emblems On Vehicles

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (June 16) sought information regarding the steps taken by the State government in response to a letter issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs directing all State governments to act against unauthorised use of State emblems. The Division Bench of Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice Muralee Krishna S. noted that the Ministry had issued a letter in June 2025 to...

Kerala High Court Expresses Satisfaction With Draft DPR For Restoration Of Heritage Kerala Varma College Main Block

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (June 15) expressed satisfaction with the draft detailed project report (DPR) submitted by INTACH, Thrissur for the repair of the main block of Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur as per its direction.The standing counsel for the Cochin Devaswom Board submitted before the Division Bench of Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V. and Justice K.V. Jayakumar that the...

Homeopathic Doctor Must Cancel Medical Registration Before Enrolling As Advocate: Kerala High Court Upholds Single Judge Decision

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (17 June) upheld a Single Judge's decision that held that a registered homeopathic medical practitioner cannot seek enrolment as an advocate while continuing to remain on the register of practising medical professionals.The Division Bench of Dr. Justice A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Preeta A.K. delivered the judgment while dismissing the appeal...

Kerala High Court Asks MSC Elsa 3 Foreign Crew Accused In Crime To Approach Magistrate For Relief In Plea To Return Home

The Kerala High Court on Monday (June 15) directed the four foreign crew members of capsized MSC Elsa 3 ship booked in criminal case to approach the Magistrate court having cognizance for appropriate reliefs.Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas was told by the government pleader that the final report in the crime has been resubmitted after curing defects and the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court -...