Kerala High Court Stays 'Dry Day' Order Near TN Border Ahead Of Assembly Elections, Finds No Legal Basis

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (21 April) stayed an order issued by the State Government, declaring 'Dry Day' near Kerala - Tamil Nadu Border, ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly Election on April 23, 2026 The Vacation Bench of Justice S. Manu noted that the State could not show any provision which confers such power on it. Moreover, under Section 135C of the Representation of People Act...

National Highways Act | Tenant Must Pay Rent Even After Land Acquisition Till Possession Is Surrendered: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has held that tenants remain liable to pay rent even after a Section 3-D acquisition notification under the National Highways Act, 1956, until actual surrender of possession.For context, Section 3-D of the NH Act deals with declaration of acquisition of land for building, maintenance, management or operation of a national highway. The declaration of acquisition is made by...

Accidental Brushing Against Judge's Car Not Offence Of Assault On Public Servant: Kerala High Court Quashes Case Against Bus Driver

The Kerala High Court recently held that accidental brushing against the official car of a judge while overtaking would not constitute the offence of assault on public servant.Justice Syam Kumar V.M. quashed all criminal proceedings initiated against the driver of a private bus booked for allegedly injuring and obstructing the official driver of a judicial officer.The Court noted that from...

Kerala High Court Denies Repatriation Of Indian-Origin UK Citizen's Mortal Remains For Want Of OCI Card

Transfer of mortal remains can't be at the desire of legal heir; burial has serious implications and has to be done as per rules, Court said.

No Construction In No-Development Zone: Lakshadweep Administration Assures Kerala High Court In PIL Against Kavaratti Resort Project

The Kerala High Court on Friday (April 17) recorded the submission of the standing counsel for the Lakshadweep Administration that no construction would be done in the No-Development Zone while developing a tourist resort in Kavaratti Islands.The Division Bench of Justice Gopinath P. and Justice Johnson John was considering a public interest litigation preferred by a resident of the...

Kerala High Court Refuses To Lift Ban On Munnar Glass Bridge, But Directs Collector To Revisit Issue

The Kerala High Court on Friday (April 17) directed the District Collector, Idukki to decide on the issue of re-opening of the glass bridge in Munnar that was erected without any permit from the Kerala Adventure Tourism Promotion Society.The Division Bench of Justice Gopinath P. and Justice Johnson John gave the direction while considering an appeal against an interim order of the Single...

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: April 13 - April 19, 2026

Nominal Index [Citations: 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 196 - 207]Suo Motu v. State of Kerala and Ors., 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 196Swami Saranam Enterprises and Anr. v State of Kerala and Ors., 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 197United India Insurance Company Ltd. v. E.G. Sahadevan and Ors., 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 198Clara Dominic v. Tomy Eapen and Ors., 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 199All Kerala Bar Hotels & Restaurant...

Lok Adalats Can Settle Disputes Of Any Pecuniary Value Within Its Territorial Jurisdiction: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court recently clarified that Lok Adalats can settle disputes of any pecuniary value if the same falls within its territorial jurisdiction since Section 19(5) of the Legal Services Authority Act does not prescribe pecuniary jurisdiction for Lok Adalats.Justice Harisankar V. Menon was considering a writ petition challenging an award passed by the Adoor Taluk Legal...

Kerala High Court Quarterly Digest: January - March, 2026 [Citations: 1 - 180]

Nominal Index [Citations: 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 1 - 180]Binu Surendran and Anr. v. V. Vijayakumar and Ors. and connected cases, 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 1Praveen@ Poocha Praveen v. State of Kerala, 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 2Green Roots Nature Conservation Forum and Anr v. Government of India and Ors. and connected case, 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 3Sidharth K. Bhattathiri v. Union Of India, 2026 LiveLaw (Ker)...

Past Crimes Alone Not Ground To Deny Ordinary Leave If Prisoner Eligible Under Rule 397 Of Prison Rules: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has held that a convict's past involvement in criminal cases cannot, by itself, justify denial of ordinary leave if he is eligible for Ordinary leave under Rule 397 of Kerala Prisons and Correctional Services (Management) Rules.Justice K. Babu was considering a writ petition filed by the father of a convict seeking leave for his son. The convict had been denied...

Alteration In Will After Execution Has No Legal Effect Unless Duly Attested: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has reaffirmed that any alteration or correction in a Will made after its execution has no legal effect unless it is duly attested in the manner prescribed under Section 71 of the Indian Succession Act.It further clarified the scope of probate jurisdiction in examining the effect of unattested alteration made in a Will. Justice S. Manu was delivering the judgment in...

New Owner Must Deposit Dues Of Previous Owner For Electricity Connection; Refund Subject To Statutory Conditions: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has upheld the validity of requiring subsequent purchasers or occupiers of a premises to deposit arrears of a previous consumer as a condition for obtaining a fresh electricity connection.Justice Mohammed Nias C.P was delivering the judgment in a writ arising out of Electricity dues liability of a subsequent purchaser of a property which had arrears from previous...