Can Remarriage During Pendency Of A Delay-Condoned Divorce Appeal Be Treated As Void? Kerala High Court Explains

The Kerala High Court has recently considered a question as to whether the remarriage of a party during the pendency of divorce appeal under the Hindu Marriage Act, in which delay was condoned, would be void. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 343]The Division Bench of Dr. Justice A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Preeta A.K. was considering an appeal filed by a husband/appellant challenging a decree...

Presence Of Multiple Accused Can Make Private Place 'Within Public View' Under SC/ST Act: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has held that caste-based abuse uttered in the presence of multiple persons in a private place can satisfy the requirement of occurring “within public view” under Section 3(1)(r) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 341]Justice A. Badharudeen was considering an appeal challenging the rejection of...

Kerala High Court Invalidates Thiruvananthapuram Councillors' Oaths Taken In Name Of Deities, Martyrs And Political Movements

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (24 June) allowed a writ petition challenging the oath taken by the Councillors of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation in the name of various deities, martyrs and political movements.Justice P.V Kunhikrishnan directed the State Election Commission to make necessary arrangements to facilitate respondent no.4 to 23 (councillors) to take the oath once again,...

Kerala High Court Suo Motu Impleads Union, Forest & Wildlife Dept To Consider Improvement Of Kottiyoor Temple In Wayanad's Forest Area

The Kerala High Court on Monday (June 22) suo motu impleaded the Union's Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) as well as officials of the State Forests and Wildlife department, the Pollution Control Board and local authorities to consider the issues relating to the development of Kottiyoor Temple located in the forested area of Wayanad District.The Division Bench of...

Kerala High Court Sets Aside KAT Order Allowing Dr Reena KJ To Continue As Director Of Health Services Despite Transfer

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (June 23) allowed the appeal filed by the State challenging the interim order of the Kerala Administrative Tribunal (KAT) that permitted Dr. Reena K.J. to continue as Director of Health Services (DHS) by staying, for two weeks, the orders transferring her from the post. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 342]The Division Bench of Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice...

'We Can't Shut Our Eyes': Kerala High Court Seeks Centre's Plan To Tackle Environmental Impact Of MSC Elsa 3 Wreckage

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (June 23) directed the Union government to submit a detailed action plan to tackle the issues highlighted by it with respect to the wreckage caused by MSC Elsa 3 ship.The Liberian-flagged vessel had sunk off the coast of Kerala on May 25, 2025, raising concerns regarding environmental degradation, adverse effects to marine life and navigational safety...

Kerala High Court Asks Neighbours Fighting Over Coconut Tree To Settle Dispute 'Over A Cup Of Tea'

The Kerala High Court has recently dismissed a writ petition arising from a dispute between two neighbours over a coconut tree, observing that the matter represented an unnecessary escalation of a trivial neighbourhood disagreement.Justice P.V. Kunhikrishnan, deciding a writ petition, remarked that if the coconut tree at the centre of the dispute “had the capacity to laugh,” it might...

Kerala High Court Bars Construction Of Commercial Kiosks On Kochi's Queen's Walkway, Cites Pedestrians' Right To Unobstructed Access

The Kerala High Court on Monday (June 22) allowed the plea filed by the Tritvam Apartment Owners Association against the proposed construction of 20 commercial kiosks in the Queen's Walkway. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 339]Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas pronounced that the Goshree Islands Development Authority (GIDA) do not have any right to construct, install or operate commercial kiosks on the...

Kerala High Court Upholds Drugs Controller's Power To Restrict Misleading Discount Boards At Medical Shops

The Kerala High Court has upheld the authority of the State Drugs Controller to require pharmacy licence applicants and renewal applicants to undertake that they will not display misleading discount boards relating to the sale of medicines. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 337]The Court further held that such a condition is a valid regulatory measure aimed at protecting consumers and does not...

Kerala High Court Closes Plea On GLC Kozhikode's BCI Affiliation After Provisional Recognition, Asks Principal To Obtain Regular Affiliation

The Kerala High Court on Monday (June 22) closed the plea filed relating to the issue of lack of Bar Council of India (BCI) affiliation for the Government Law College, Kozhikode after noting that provisional affiliation was granted to the college. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 338] Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas closed the plea after noting that the BCI has issued a letter granting 6-months' affiliation...

Kerala High Court Calls For Trial Court Records In 2017 Actress Assault Case

The Kerala High Court on Monday (June 22) called for the trial court records in the 2017 Actress Assault case, in which the Sessions Court, Ernakulam had acquitted actor Dileep while convicting 6 others.The Division Bench of Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V. and Justice K.V. Jayakumar was considering the appeals preferred by the convicts, admitted on an earlier date, challenging their conviction...

Cashew Corp Scam: Industries Principal Secretary Appears Before Kerala High Court In Contempt Plea, Tenders Unconditional Apology

Mohammed Hanish, who formerly held charge of the Principal Secretary, Industries Department (Cashew) of the State government, on Monday (June 22) appeared before the Kerala High Court and tendered his unconditional apology in the contempt proceedings initiated against him.The contempt plea was filed by Kadakampally Manoj after Hanish, who still holds the charge of Industries Department, failed...