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Husbands Consent Not Required For Muslim Wife To Invoke Khula Divorce; Family Court Need Not Conduct Detailed Inquiry: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court recently clarified that husband's consent or acceptance is immaterial when Muslim wife invokes extra-judicial divorce in the form of 'Khula'. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 548]The Division Bench of Justice J. Nisha Banu and Justice Shoba Annamma Eapen held:“'Khula' is the form of divorce conferred upon the wife similar to 'talaq' conferred upon the husband. The recognition...

Public Objection Alone Cant Be Ground To Reject Explosives Licence Unless Backed By Valid Ground Under Rules: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has observed that a public opinion or public objection cannot be considered as a reason to reject an application for explosive license, unless accompanied by a valid ground recognisable in the Explosive Rules. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 549]Justice C. Jayachandran was considering a writ petition challenging orders that rejected the petitioner's application for an explosive...

Kerala High Court Directs Govt To Consider Representation For Inclusion Of Rugby In State School Games

The Kerala High Court has directed the State Government to consider a representation seeking the inclusion of rugby in the Kerala State School Athletic and Games Meet. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 547]Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas issued the direction while disposing of a writ petition filed by a plus one student who is a rugby player. The petitioner claimed to have participated in the 2026 National...

Kerala High Court Directs Customized Police Clearance Certificate With Details On Pending Criminal Cases To Rapper Vedan To Perform Abroad

The Kerala High Court recently directed the Regional Passport Officer, Ernakulam to issue a customized Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) to Malayalam rapper Vedan to enable him to perform abroad. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 546]Justice Murali Purushothaman was considering a writ petition filed by Vedan, officially known as Hirandas, who sought a Police Clearance Certificate after he was invited...

Kerala High Court Pulls Up Public Service Commission For Not Cooperating With Crime Branch Probe Into Planning Board Exam Irregularities

The Kerala High Court on Monday (October 5) questioned why the members of the Kerala Public Service Commission were not cooperating with the Crime Branch investigation into the alleged irregularities in the examination for recruitment to the State Planning Board.Justice A. Badharudeen was hearing a plea moved by the KPSC challenging Crime Branch FIR registered to probe into the...

Kerala High Court Asks Legislature To Reconsider DNA Test Requirement For Correcting Fathers Name In Birth Records Where Paternity Is Undisputed

The Kerala High Court has asked the legislature to re-consider the statutory mandates under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act (1969) and the Rules (1999) requiring DNA test reports, notarized agreements, court order, etc. while applying for correction in father's name in birth records in cases where paternity is undisputed. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 544]Justice P.V. Kunhikrishnan...

Case Against Brothel Operators, Customers Cant Be Quashed Merely Because Women Allegedly Exploited Have No Grievance: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court recently refused to quash criminal proceedings against persons, who had allegedly run a brothel and rendered assistance for its running, even though the women allegedly subjected to the sexual exploitation stated that they had no grievance. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 543]Justice Jobin Sebastian observed that the offences under the special enactment of Immoral Traffic...