Kerala High Court
Justice VG Arun : Gentleman Judge With Progressive Views
January 23, 2026 marked the retirement of one of the most eminent judges of the Kerala High Court, Justice V.G. Arun known for his calm composure and gentle demeanour among the members of the Bar.Justice Arun has spoken loudly through his forwarded-thinking judgments on freedom of speech and expression, mental health, secularism, equal rights, freedom from surveillance, to name just a...
S. 482 BNSS | No Anticipatory Bail Under SC/ST Act When Prosecution Materials Show Prima Facie Offence : Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently clarified that since Section 18 of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act provides that Section 438 CrPC regarding pre-arrest bail is not applicable to persons committing offences under the Act, the same can be said about its corresponding provision, Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.Justice A....
'Continued Detention Deprives Right To Life': Kerala High Court Orders Repatriation Of Srilankans Detained In Transit Home For More Than 2 Yrs
The Kerala High Court recently directed the repatriation of two Srilankan citizens, who are the children of the accused persons in two cases being investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas was considering the plea preferred by the petitioners seeking a declaration that their continued detention in the Transit Home after a period of more than 2 years...
'Even Though We Have Excellent Lady Lawyers, Representation On Bench Is Minuscule': Justice VG Arun Bids Farewell To Kerala High Court
Justice V G Arun of the Kerala High Court on Friday (23 January) said that he is perturbed by the fact that even though there are excellent lady lawyers, their representation in the bench is miniscule and added that he hoped that it would change in the near future.The remarks were made during the farewell address, during the Full Court Reference held at the Kerala High Court as he was...
'System Failing': Kerala High Court Expresses Shock Over Continued Installation Of Unauthorized Boards And Flags Despite Orders
The Kerala High Court on Friday (23 January) orally expressed displeasure over the continued installation of unauthorized boards and flags in public spaces across the State despite clear judicial directions, observing that the situation was shocking and disturbing.Justice Devan Ramachandran was considering a review petition filed in connection with a plea against illegal and unauthorized...
'You're Inviting A Probe': Kerala High Court Raps BCI Over ₹1.25 Lakh Nomination Fee For State Bar Council Elections
The Kerala High Court on Friday (January 23) quizzed the Bar Council of India while hearing a plea challenging BCI's recent decision to hike the nomination fee for State Bar Council elections from ₹5,000 to ₹1,25,000— a 2400% increase. Earlier, the Court had directed the BCI to maintain status quo and later, modified the order to clarify that the status quo is with respect to the...
Kerala High Court Advocates' Association Election Disputes Not Amenable To Writ Jurisdiction: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has held that disputes relating to elections of the Kerala High Court Advocates' Association (KHCAA) cannot be entertained under Article 226 of the Constitution, holding that the Association is neither a public authority nor a body discharging public functions.Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas delivered the judgement while dismissing a writ petition filed by a member of the...
Kerala High Court Directs District Collector To Grant Permission To Conduct Pamba Boat Race On February 01
The Kerala High Court on Thursday (22 January) directed the District Collector, Pathanamthitta to grant permission to the Pamba Boat Race Club, Neerattupuram, to conduct its boat race on 1 February, 2026. Justice N Nagaresh, gave the direction while considering a writ petition filed by the club and its office-bearers challenging the refusal of the district administration to grant permission for...
'Heavy Bearing On Fundamental Rights': Kerala High Court Modifies Externment Order Of Maximum Period Passed Without Reason
The Kerala High Court recently modified an externment order restraining a person from entering the Thrissur revenue district after finding that there was no reason assigned for passing the order for maximum period.The Division Bench of Dr. Justice A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Jobin Sebastian observed that an externment order would have a huge impact on the fundamental and personal...
Kerala High Court Closes Law Aspirant's Plea For Transgender Reservation In Law Colleges After She Secures Admission
The Kerala High Court on Thursday (22 January) closed the plea by a law aspirant seeking reservation under the transgender category for admission to the Integrated Five Year LL.B Course in Government Law College, Kozhikode.Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, closed the petition when it was informed that the petitioner has acquired admission at the Government Law College, KozhikodeThe petitioner, in...
Sanction U/S 188 CrPC Not Needed To Take Cognizance Of Foreign Offence, But Mandatory Before Trial: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has reiterated that sanction under Section 188 of CrPC is not required at the stage of taking cognizance of an offence committed outside India, while it is required for commencement of the trial.For context, section 188 of CrPC deals with the procedure, when an offence is committed outside India. Justice C Pratheep Kumar while dealing with a criminal revision...
AKG Centre Row: Kerala High Court Seeks State's Stand On Kerala University Ex-Registrar's Plea Alleging CPI(M)'s Encroachment Of Varsity Land
The Kerala High Court on Thursday (January 22) directed the State to file a counter responding to the public interest litigation preferred by Kerala University ex-Joint Registrar, challenging the assignment of the University's land to AKG Centre for Research and Studies in the year 1977.In the plea, it is mentioned that though only 15 cents is stated to have been assigned by the government...