Kerala High Court
Vembanad Lake Pollution: Kerala High Court Issues Directions To Curb Pollution By Non-Compliant Houseboats
The Kerala High Court recently issued detailed directions to curb pollution caused by the plying of houseboats in the Vembanad lake, the longest lake in India and the largest in Kerala.Justice V.G. Arun passed the interim order while considering a batch of petitions, in which the main issue was whether houseboats registered at Kodungallur Port can be allowed to operate in Alappuzha...
Kerala High Court Mourns Demise Of Its Former Judge Justice S Siri Jagan
Kerala High Court on Tuesday (January 27) conducted a full court obituary reference to mourn the demise of former judge, Justice S. Siri Jagan, who passed away on Saturday (January 24).Justice Jagan had served the Kerala High Court for a period of 9 years, spanning from 2005 to 2014. He also served as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS),...
Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up : January 19 - January 25, 2026
Nominal Index [Citations: 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 32 - 48]Reshmi Saseendran v. State of Kerala and Anr., 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 32 Malu K. v. State of Kerala and Ors., 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 33Bineesh v. Mathew Joseph and Ors., 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 34Pradeep S v Gopakaumar Nair and Ors., 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 35Adv. Shani A.R. and Ors. v. Bar Council of Kerala and Anr., 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 36P G Thomas Tharakan...
Kerala Law Reforms Commission Proposes To Decriminalize Act Of 'Giving Dowry': State Tells Kerala High Court
The Kerala government recently (21 January) informed the High Court that the State Law Reforms Commission has proposed a draft amendment to the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, proposing to decriminalise the act of giving dowry.The submissions were made before the division bench comprising Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar V M, while it was considering an ongoing PIL filed by a...
BCI Chairman Writes To CJI Objecting To Kerala HC Judge's Comments Against Election Nomination Fee, Threatens With Transfer
The Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairperson, Senior Advocate Manan Kumar Mishra, wrote to the Chief Justice of India taking serious objection to the critical remarks made by a single judge of the Kerala High Court against the Rs 1.25 lakh nomination fee charged for contesting Bar Council Elections.Terming the remarks “baseless and reckless” in a letter dated January 26, BCI Chairman wrote...
Former Kerala High Court Judge S Siri Jagan Passes Away
Justice (Retired) S Siri Jagan, former Judge of the Kerala High Court, passed away.He was a Judge of the Kerala High Court from February 10, 2005 till January 22, 2014. He was elevated from the bar. After retirement, in 2015, he was appointed by the Supreme Court to head the commission in Kerala to determine compensation in cases of stray dog attacks. He also served as the Acting Vice...
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...