Kerala High Court
Separate Property Acquired By Mitakshara Hindu Who Died Before 1956 Completely Devolves Upon Son: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has held that the separate property acquired by a Hindu governed by Mitakshara law, who died before 1956, will completely devolve upon his son.The Division Bench comprising Justice Sathish Ninan and Justice P. Krishna Kumar observed that the Hindu Law of Inheritance (Amendment ) Act, 1929 did not affect the son's absolute right to inherit his father's property. “It...
No Deficiency In Sree Padmanabhaswamy Idol But Sanctum Roof Requires Urgent Repairs: Chief Thanthri Tells Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has called for the status report on the reconstruction works carried out in Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple after the Chief Thanthri (head priest) submitted a note on the petition concerning defects in Moolavigraha (principal idol) of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple.The note, as earlier ordered, was submitted before the division bench comprising Justice Devan Ramachandran...
Kerala High Court Orders Re-Tender For Collecting Offerings In Sabarimala, Raps Travancore Devaswom Board For 'Casual' Conduct
The Kerala High Court recently passed a judgment partially setting aside the tender notification issued by the Travancore Devaswom Board relating to tenders for three items, including collection of coconuts and flowers offered by pilgrims and devotees in Sabarimala. It further asked the TDB to conduct a re-tender for these.The Division Bench comprising Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V. and...
CPI(M) Leaders Personally Appear Before Kerala High Court In Contempt Case Initiated For Blocking Road To Protest Against Central Govt
CPI(M) leaders and former legislative assembly members M.V. Jayarajan, E.P. Jayarajan, and P. Jayarajan along with MLA K.V. Sumesh (respondents 1 to 4) appeared before the Kerala High Court in a contempt case filed for allegedly causing traffic obstruction while organising a party protest in Kargil Yogasala four-lane Highway in Kannur on February 25.The protest, organised by the CPI(M), with...
Lessee In Possession Can't Be Charged With House Trespass Under Section 450 IPC: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has clarified that a lessee in lawful possession of a house cannot be charged with or convicted for house trespass under Section 450 IPC. Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V and Justice K V Jayakumar delivered the judgment in a criminal appeal filed by the accused in an acid attack case while setting aside conviction under 450 (House-trespass in order to commit offence...
'Commuters Can't Be Losers': Kerala High Court Questions Centre's Proposal To Raise Toll On Congested NH-544 Stretch
The Central Government today told the Kerala High Court that it will decide in three days whether to increase tariff at Paliyekkara Toll Plaza, where toll collection currently stands suspended on account of poor road conditions.This comes after the division bench comprising Justice A Muhammed Mustaque and Justice Harisankar V Menon took exception to Centre's proposal to increase tariff on...
Kerala High Court Constitutes SIT To Probe Alleged Gold Loss From Sabarimala Dwarapalaka Idols
The Kerala High Court has constituted a Special Investigation Team to investigate the alleged discrepancies in the weight of gold in the Dwarapalaka idols of Sabarimala temple.The alleged loss of weight of gold came to light during the Court's intervention while considering a suo motu petition initiated on the basis of a report of the Special Commissioner stating that the Gold-cladded...
Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: September 29 - October 05, 2025
Nominal Index [Citations: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 609 - 621]Jaice John and Ors. v The Director of Mining and Geology and Ors., 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 609Abdul Khader v. Arumugan and Ors., 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 610Shareefa v. The Sub Collector, Tirur and Ors., 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 611Athul Dini and Anr. v. The District Registrar and Ors., 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 612X v. Y, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 613In the matter...
Denial Of Medical Insurance Claim Amounts To Violation Of Right To Life Under Article 21 : Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has held that denial of insurance claim for medical treatment amounts to violation of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution.Justice P.M. Manoj, delivering the judgment in a writ petition, ruled that once an insured person has undergone treatment or surgery based on the expert opinion of a qualified medical professional, the insurer cannot arbitrarily...
Man Convicted Of Rape & Murder Of Child In Aluva Moves Kerala High Court Challenging Conviction & Death Penalty
Asafak Alam, who was the sole accused in the Aluva child murder case, has moved the Kerala High Court challenging the conviction for rape and murder as well as death sentence by the trial court.The death sentence has not yet been confirmed by the High Court and is pending consideration as DSR No. 3/2023.Alam, stated to be from Bihar, was accused of sexually abusing a five-year-old girl in...
Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea Against CIAL's Decision To Conduct Online AGM, Says Centre Can Exempt Physical Meeting U/S 96 Companies Act
The Kerala High Court recently dismissed a plea challenging the decision of the Cochin International Airport Ltd. (CIAL) to conduct its Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) through online modes.Rejecting the petitioner's contention that the AGM has to be held either at the registered office of the Company or some other place within the city, town or village, Justice N. Nagaresh dismissed the...
'Defeats Purpose Of Life Insurance': Kerala High Court Expresses Concern Over LIC's Denial Of Medical Claims On Trivial Grounds
The Kerala High Court has set aside the Life Insurance Corporation of India's (LIC) decision to repudiate medical insurance, holding that repudiation of medical claims by insurers cannot be sustained when based on unrelated pre-existing conditions or when raised beyond the statutory bar under Section 45 of the Insurance Act, 1938.Justice P.M. Manoj, delivered the judgment in two connected...