Kerala High Court
No Vigilance Probe Against DGP S. Sreejith Warranted As Of Now: Kerala High Court Told
The Additional Chief Secretary Home & Vigilance Department, Minhaj Alam, IAS, informed the Kerala High Court on Thursday (20 August) that no Vigilance Investigation is warranted against DGP S. Sreejith, IPS as of now. The submissions were made before Justice A. Badharudeen who had directed for the personal appearance of the Additional Chief Secretary over the alleged non-compliance with...
Brethren Assembly Hall Is A 'Church' Under Kerala Liquor Rules; Bar Distance Restrictions Apply: High Court
The Kerala High Court has held that an Assembly hall of the Brethren Christian denomination qualifies as a “church” under Rule 13(3) of the Foreign Liquor Rules, 1953, thereby attracting the statutory distance restriction on grant of bar licences. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 458]A Division Bench of Justice K. Natarajan and Justice Johnson John dismissed an appeal filed by Hotel Palace Inn,...
Failure To Follow Binding Precedents Gives Rise To Substantial Question Of Law In ESI Act Appeals: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently held that a failure to follow binding precedents by the Employees' Insurance courts would give rise to a substantial question of law in ESI appeals. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 455]The Bench of Justice S. Manu held:“the EI Court has not analysed the dispute in tune with the law laid down in the judgment referred above and hence the impugned judgment cannot be...
Christian Women Can File For Divorce At Their Place Of Residence: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has held that as per Section 3 of the Divorce Act, Christian women can file for divorce in their places of residence. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 456]The Division Bench of Dr. Justice A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Preeta A.K. was considering an appeal filed by a wife after the Single Bench rejected her plea seeking a declaration that Section 3(3)...
Kerala High Court Directs Action Against 1157 Advocates Practicing Without Certificates Of Practice
The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (August 19) directed action against around 1,157 advocates, who are practicing in the State without a valid Certificate of Practice (CoP) and without clearing the All India Bar Examination (AIBE).The Division Bench of Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar V.M. today passed an interim order directing immediate publication of the list of these...
Savarkar Quiz Row: Kerala High Court Stays Suspension Of Teacher, Permits Disciplinary Proceedings To Continue
The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (August 18) stayed the suspension of the teacher, who included V.D. Savarkar's name in a quiz on freedom fighters.The Court, however, made it clear that the disciplinary proceedings against him would continue.Justice Viju Abraham observed:"the controversy solely lies in the correctness of the content of the question and answer, which is to be decided based...
Kerala High Court Directs Vigilance Bureau To Examine Corruption Allegations In Paddy Procurement Scheme
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (18 August) has directed the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) to consider a complaint alleging corruption and irregularities in the State's Decentralised Paddy Procurement Scheme (DCP) and take action in accordance with law if it finds substance in the allegations.A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar V. M....
Kerala High Court Grants Govt 6 Weeks To Fill Up Vacancies In State Waqf Board
The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (August 19) granted 6 weeks' time to the State government to fill up the existing vacancies in the Kerala State Waqf Board.The Division Bench of Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar V.M. today recorded the submission of the Advocate General K. Jaju Babu appearing for the State that steps have already been taken to fill up the vacancies in...
'Speculative Litigation': Kerala High Court Dismisses PIL Against Free-Bus Travel Scheme For Women, Transgender Persons
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (18 August) dismissed a Public Interest Litigation against Priyadarshini free-bus scheme as “speculative litigation” and lacking material linking accidents to overcrowding. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 457]Priyadarschini scheme is a scheme launched by the State government which provides free travel for women and transgender persons in ordinary Kerala State...
CJI Surya Kant Inaugurates New District Court Complexes In Kerala
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Tuesday virtually inaugurated new court complexes at Irinjalakuda and Chavakkad in Thrissur district, describing the facilities as a significant step towards bringing the justice system closer to people in smaller towns and remote areas.The CJI was scheduled to be present in Kerala for the inauguration but joined the event virtually due to the flood...
2015 Kerala Assembly Ruckus: High Court Quashes Criminal Case Against Former Congress MLA A.T. George
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (August 18) quashed the criminal proceedings against former Congress MLA A.T. George in the 2015 Kerala Legislative Assembly Ruckus case. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 450]The brawl happened on March 13, 2015 when the LDF legislators staged a protest to prevent the then Finance Minister, late K.M. Mani, from presenting the budget and sought his resignation amid bar...
Kerala High Court Directs Additional Chief Secretary To Personally Appear Over Non-Compliance In Vigilance Complaint Against DGP S. Sreejith
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (August 18) directed the Additional Chief Secretary, Home & Vigilance Department, Minhaj Alam, IAS, to personally appear before it over the alleged non-compliance with its earlier directions in a complaint seeking a Vigilance enquiry against DGP S. Sreejith, IPS.Justice A. Badharudeen passed the order in a writ petition challenging a compliance...