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...

Sabarimala Temple: Kerala High Court Orders Probe Into Distribution Network And Lab Certification Of Chemical Kumkum

The Kerala High Court on Friday (05 December) passed a detailed order directing a series of investigations, inspections, and regulatory interventions to curb the sale of synthetic Kumkum during Sabarimala Makaravilakku season.The Division Bench comprising Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V and Justice K.V. Jayakumar issued the directives while considering a suo motu matter based on the...

Kerala High Court Asks Inspector General Of Police To Consider Film Producer's Complaint Alleging Improper Behaviour By DySP

The Kerala High Court on Friday (December 5) directed the Inspector General of Police, Ernakulam range to consider the representation made by film producer Sheela Kurian seeking action against Deputy Superintendent of Police, Madhu Babu, alleging improper behaviour by him when she visited his office in connection with a criminal complaint.When the matter came up for consideration before...

Kerala High Court Calls For SIT Probe Into Alleged Illegal Surrogacy Practices By ART Bank

The Kerala High Court on Friday (5 December) suggested setting up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for investigation into the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Bank case.The division bench comprising Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice M B Snehalatha was considering a writ petition filed by ART Bank against the State Police Chief, Health Department officials, and others alleging...

CCI Can Probe Anti-Competitive Practices In TRAI-Regulated Markets: Kerala High Court In JioStar's Appeal

The Kerala High Court has recently held that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has full authority to investigate allegations of discriminatory pricing and abuse of dominance in the broadcasting market even though the sector is regulated by TRAI. The court said the Competition Act is an independent enactment that operates in parallel with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India...

Sabarimala Mandala Season: Kerala High Court Finds Security Plan “Comprehensive”, Directs ADGP To Ensure No Lapses

The Kerala High Court on Friday (05 December) expressed satisfaction with the report submitted by the Additional Director General of Police and Chief Co-ordinator, Sabarimala regarding the crowd management strategies intended to ensure safety at Sannidhanam during the Mandala Makaravilakku season.The division bench comprising Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V and Justice K V Jayakumar,...

'Polling Day Should Be A Day Of Peace, Not War': Kerala High Court Directs Robust Security Measures Ahead Of Local Body Elections

The Kerala High Court recently issued detailed directions to the police and the State Election Commission (SEC) for the peaceful conduct of elections in the wake of upcoming general elections to the local bodies.Justice P.V. Kunhikrishnan was considering a batch of writ petitions filed apprehending law and order problems and, therefore, seeking deployment of additional police force,...

Kerala High Court Monthly Digest: November 2025 [Citations: 699 - 786]

Nominal Index: [Citations: 2024 LiveLaw (Ker) 699 - 786]Parimal Sahu v. State of Kerala and connected case, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 699Vellangallur Peoples Welfare Co-operative Society Ltd. and Anr v. Union of India and Ors. and connected case, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 700Madathil Pakruti v. T.P. Kunjanandan and Anr., 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 701Angels Nair v. Union of India and Ors., 2025 LiveLaw...