Kerala High Court
Approved Building Plan Not 'Personal Information', Can Be Disclosed To RTI Applicant: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has held that a building plan approved by a local body would not constitute 'personal information' as per the Right to Information Act (RTI Act) and can, therefore, be disclosed to an RTI applicant. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 454]Justice Murali Purushothaman held:“Once a building plan is approved by the Secretary of the Panchayat, it forms part of the records relating to...
2019 Rash Driving Case: Kerala High Court Defers Trial Against IAS Officer Sriram Venkitaraman To Facilitate Appointment Of Special Prosecutor
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (18 August) deferred trial proceedings in the 2019 rash driving case against IAS officer Sriram Venkitaraman, for a period of one month. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 452]Justice C.S. Dias passed the order in a petition filed by widow of journalist K.M. Basheer who was killed when a vehicle allegedly driven by Venkitaraman ran over him at high speed, at Museum Junction...
Actress Rape Case: Kerala High Court Closes Dileep's Plea Alleging Media Trial After Probe In All 5 Cases Completed
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (August 18) closed the plea preferred by actor Dileep seeking action against Indo-Asian News Channel Private Limited/Reporter TV for allegedly publishing trial details relating to the 2017 Actress Assault case. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 453]When the matter came up before Justice Jobin Sebastian today, Dileep's counsel told that the purpose of the plea has been...
Mohanlal-Starrer 'Athimanoharam' Can't Be Shot Inside Periyar Tiger Reserve, Kerala High Court Told
The Kerala High Court on Monday (August 17) disposed of a plea preferred by the makers of the Mohanlal-starrer Malayalam film 'Athimanoharam' seeking a direction to the Forest Department officials to consider their request to permit film shooting in Pamba and Sannidhanam. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 449]The Division Bench of Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V. and Justice K.V. Jayakumar yesterday took note...
'To Preserve Confidence In Justice', Kerala High Court Transfers Family Court Case Over Litigant's Apprehension Of Bias
The Kerala High Court recently permitted a case to be transferred from one Family Court to another after a litigant raised an issue of bias. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 448]Justice Mohammed Nias C.P. reserved opinion regarding the correctness of the allegation and observed that the case is being transferred only with a view to preserve the litigant's faith in the judiciary.“It is only in cases...
LiveLaw Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: August 10 - 16 August, 2026
Citations: 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 435 - 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 447Nominal IndexThomas v. K.K. Mohanan, 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 435Sabu Stephen v. Union of India, 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 436X v. State of Kerala, 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 437Dr. Kirit Somaiya v. Ziqitza Health Care Ltd. and Anr. and connected case, 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 438Save A Family Plan India v. Union of India and Ors. & Kerala Social Service...
'State Losing Valuable Revenue': Kerala High Court Pulls Up Authorities Over Negligible Recovery Of Fines For Unauthorised Flags, Banners
The Kerala High Court on Friday (14 August) criticised the State authorities and local self-government institutions for their failure to impose and recover fines on unauthorised flags, boards and other installations, observing that the apparent inaction was causing the State to lose crores of rupees in revenue.Justice Devan Ramachandran made the observations while considering the review...
Has Supreme Court Interdicted Bar Council Meeting Till Co-option Of Women Members? Kerala High Court Seeks Clarification
The Kerala High Court on Friday (August 14) orally asked if the Supreme Court has passed an order interdicting the meeting of the State Bar Council until the co-option of women members.Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas put forth the query while hearing two pleas with prayers, including a declaration that the new Council is validly elected and a direction to the Secretary of the body to convene...
Journalist's News Report Causing Embarrassment Doesn't By Itself Constitute Criminal Defamation: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has recently held that a journalist would not be criminally liable for the offence of defamation for reporting on the arrest and registration of crime against a person. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 447]Justice C.S. Dias referred to Sections 499 [Defamation], 501 [Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory] and 502 [Sale of printed or engraved substance containing...
Microfinance Fraud Case: Kerala High Court Directs Govt To Consider Prosecution Sanction Request By SIT
The Kerala High Court on Friday (August 14) directed the Additional Chief Secretary for Backward Classes to consider the requests for prosecution sanction made by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the ₹15.85 crore SNDP Microfinance Scam case to expedite prosecution sanction.The case relates to the alleged misappropriation of government funds under the Micro Finance Scheme. A...