Kerala High Court Seeks Status Report On Removal Of Unauthorised Boards, Banners & Election Material

The Kerala High Court on Thursday (11 December) sought reports on removal of illegal boards and election materials by the concerned authorities.Justice Devan Ramachandran was considering a review in a plea against illegal and unauthorized flags and banners.Earlier this year, the Court had disposed of the plea and gave directions declaring installation of unauthorized boards, banners,...

Kerala High Court Rejects Appeals By Centre, Catholic Congress Against 'Haal' Movie

The Kerala High Court on Friday (December 12) dismissed appeals filed by the Union Government and the Catholic Congress challenging the Single Bench's decision quashing the A-certification and cuts to the movie 'Haal'.The Division Bench comprising Justice Arvind Sushrut Dharmadhikari and Justice P.V. Balakrishnan delivered the verdict.In its appeal Catholic Congress had opposed the portrayal...

Co-operative Societies Rules | Managing Committee Can't Oust Co-Opted Member At Pleasure; Must Invoke No-Confidence Procedure: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has recently held that co-opted members of a managing committee cannot be removed at the “pleasure” of the elected board. The Court held that the only lawful method of removing any member of a managing committee, elected or co-opted, is the statutory process under Rule 43-A of the Kerala Co-operative Societies Rules.Justice K. Babu delivered a common judgment...

Suraj Lama Missing Case: Kerala High Court Seeks Deportation Documents Of The Missing Person

The Kerala High Court on Thursday (11 December) sought the deportation documents of Suraj Lama, an Indian citizen who has been deported from Kuwait and went missing after arriving at Kochi.The division bench comprising Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice M B Snehalatha issued the direction while considering the habeas corpus petition filed by the son of the missing person. The Court...

Municipality Must Accept Only Tax Component, Penal Charges Not Required For Filing Appeal Under Municipal Act: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court held that under Section 509(11) of the Municipality Act, only the tax component shown in the demand notice is required to be paid for filing an appeal. The bench clarified that the Municipality cannot insist on payment of penal interest or any other additional charges for entertaining the appeal. Section 509(11) of the Municipality Act, 1994, provides that...

Kerala High Court Orders Inspection Of One Tonne Kumkum Stock In Erumeli; Flags Widespread Sale Of Unlabelled Cosmetics

The Kerala High Court on Monday(8 December) directed a multi-departmental team to inspect and draw samples from a large stock of Kumkum stored at an establishment in Erumeli. The Court also observed that the widespread sale of unlabelled and unpackaged Kumkum to pilgrims, calling it a clear violation of statutory standards.The Division Bench comprising Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V and Justice...

'Shocking; Can Happen To Anyone': Kerala High Court Questions Police, Airport Authorities Over Disappearance Of Deportee From Kuwait

“Even when our citizens are in jail [abroad], we are creating a lot of interest, and rightfully so. But the moment you step into India, their value is gone,” the Court remarked.

Kerala High Court Upholds Over ₹15 Lakh Motor Vehicle Tax Demand On Puducherry-Registered Car Found Used In Kerala

The Kerala High Court upheld the motor vehicle tax demand on a car registered in Puducherry after finding no evidence that it was actually used there. Justices A. Muhamed Mustaque and Harisankar V. Menon noted that the NIL returns do not reflect any business being carried out by the assessee from Puducherry. The bench opined that the onus shifts to the assessee to show that...

Kerala High Court Orders Criminal Courts To Obtain Accused's Endorsement Confirming Supply Of Materials Before Trial Begins

The Kerala High Court has recently directed all Criminal Courts in the District Judiciary to obtain an endorsement in the proceedings sheet of the case from the accused or his counsel on the Compliance with Rule 19(4) of the Criminal Rules of Practice in Kerala, 1982, (CRP) before scheduling the case for examination of witnesses. For context, according to Rule 19(4) of CRP, every accused shall...

Receiving Welfare Fund Benefits Not A Bar To Statutory Gratuity: Kerala High Court Upholds Abkari Workers' Right Against BEVCO

The Kerala High Court has held that retired abkari workers of the Kerala State Beverages Corporation Ltd. (KSBC) who were already paid terminal benefits under the State Abkari Workers Welfare Fund Act, are entitled to receive gratuity in terms of the Payment of Gratuity Act which is a statutory right.The Division Bench comprising Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice Syam Kumar...

Kerala High Court Reserves Verdict On Appeals Against 'Haal' Movie

The Kerala High Court on Monday (December 8) reserved its verdict on appeals challenging single judge's decision setting aside A certificate granted to 'Haal' movie.Appeals filed by Centre, Central Board of Film Certification and Catholic Congress were considered together by the Bench of Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice P.V. Balakrishnan.During the hearing the counsel...

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 01 - December 07, 2025

Nominal Index [Citations: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 787 - 813]South Indian Bank Ltd. and Anr. v. Rahim H K and Anr., 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 787Anish Anand v. State of Kerala and Ors., 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 788Shijo Mon Joseph v. State of Kerala and Anr., 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 789Kerala State Medical Councils v Daleel Ahmmed and Ors., 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 790Save A Family Plan (India) v. The Deputy Commissioner...