Kerala High Court Judge Recuses From Hearing Plea Against 'Kerala Story 2' Certification

Kerala High Court judge Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas on Monday (June 15) recused from hearing a plea challenging certification of the film The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond and seeking removal of 'Kerala' from the movie title.When the matter came up today, the judge orally remarked that the plea has become infructuous. He also decided to recuse from hearing the matter since he had already taken...

Police Can't Decide Candidate's Employment Suitability While Verifying Criminal Antecedents: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has recently held that the police cannot decide whether or not a person is suitable for appointment while issuing a verification report containing criminal antecedents under Section 53 of Kerala Police Act, 2011.2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 325Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas remarked:“In a report verifying the antecedents of an applicant for employment, it is not open for a...

LiveLaw Kerala High Court Weekly Roundup: June 08 to June 14, 2026

Citations: 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 316 - 2026 Livelaw (Ker) 324Nominal IndexSreethu v State of Kerala, 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 316Jomon Jaison and Ors. v. State of Kerala and Anr. and connected case, 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 317State of Kerala v. Kandararu Rajeevaru @ Rajeev T and connected case, 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 318M.C. Kunhunni Raja and Anr. v. The Commissioner, Malabar Devaswom Board and Ors. and...

'Gave Clean Chit To Accused': Kerala High Court Expunges Trial Court's Remarks On SIT Probe Against Thantri Rajeev In Gold Theft Case

The Kerala High Court has recently expunged the the remarks made by the Special Judge against the investigation of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in the Sabarimala Gold Theft case while granting bail to accused Kandararu Rajeevaru @ Rajeev Thantri. Justice A Badharudeen, expunged the remarks while disposing of the petition by the State to cancel the bail granted to to Kandararu Rajeevaru...

Kerala High Court Mulls Visiting New Bio-Mining Plant At Brahmapuram

The Kerala High Court on Friday (June 12) orally remarked that it is likely to visit the new bio-mining plant at Brahmapuram on June 26.The Special Bench of Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas and Justice Gopinath P. today orally said:"Tentatively, we think that 26th of June is an ideal date because it is a non-sitting day for the High Court. It's a working day for everyone. It's a non-sitting day...

Person Awarded Work Through Quotation Process Can Still Be 'Employee' Under Employees Compensation Act If He Personally Executes Work: Kerala HC

The Kerala High Court has held that a person engaged through a quotation or tender process may still qualify as an “employee”under Employees Compensation Act , 1923 and entitled to compensation if he personally participates in the execution of the work.Justice S. Manu delivered the judgment in an appeal against the direction of the Industrial Tribunal and Employees Compensation...

Kerala High Court Directs CBI Probe Into Death Of 23 Children In Palakkad

The Kerala High Court on Thursday (June 11) directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take over the investigation into 23 child deaths in Palakkad District over 13 years.A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar V.M. passed the order while hearing a public interest litigation, concerning investigations into cases involving the unnatural death of...

Actress Rape Case | Kerala High Court Directs Sessions Judge To Transmit Memory Card To HC Registrar For Safe Custody

The Kerala High Court on Friday (June 12) has directed the District and Sessions Judge, Ernakulam to transmit the memory card and pendrive containing the visuals of the assault in the 2017 Actress Assault Case in a sealed cover to the Registrar General of the High Court.The Court further directed the Registrar General to keep the memory card in "safe custody" till further orders.Justice C.S....

S.138 NI Act | Complainant Can Claim Benefit Of Presumptions After Proving Transaction, Execution Of Cheque In Convincing Manner: Kerala HC

The Kerala High Court has reaffirmed that the statutory presumptions available to complainants in cheque dishonour prosecutions under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, can be invoked only after the complainant first establishes the underlying transaction and execution of the cheque through competent evidence.Justice A. Badharudeen delivered the judgment, while considering an appeal...

Kerala High Court Warns Officials of Personal Liability Over Monsoon-Damaged Roads

The Kerala High Court has issued a warning to civic and highway authorities, cautioning that engineers and officials could face personal liability if accidents occur due to potholes, road craters, and other dangerous road conditions during the monsoon season.Justice Devan Ramachandran, issued the order while considering the petition dealing with the poor road condition in the State.The court...

Kerala High Court Summons Audit Director To Explain 17-Year Delay In Finalising Audit Of Travancore Devaswom Board Administration

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (June 10) directed the Director, Devaswom Audit, Kerala State Audit Department to appear before it and explain the delay of more than 17 years in finalising the audit of the General Administration of the Travancore Devaswom Board.The Division Bench of Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V. and Justice K.V. Jayakumar also ordered the Director to place a...

Kerala High Court Seeks Detailed Status Report On Flood-Mitigation Measures In Kochi

The Kerala High Court on Thursday directed the District Collector's Committee to submit comprehensive report on Kochi's monsoon preparedness and progress of ongoing flood-mitigation work, expressing concern that while initial rains have not caused widespread flooding several long-standing flood-prone locations in the city require attention.Justice Devan Ramachandran was considering the...