Kerala High Court Deprecates ADGP's Action Of Using Tractor On Sabarimala Road Defying Its Earlier Orders, Closes Suo Motu Proceedings

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (August 6) expressed its strong disapproval against the action of M.R. Ajith Kumar IPS, Additional Director General of Police (Armed Forces Battalion) for using a tractor belonging to the Kerala Police Department on the Sabarimala Swami Ayyappan Road on July 12 and 13.A Division Bench comprising Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V. and Justice K.V. Jayakumar...

Kerala High Court Suspends Toll Collection In Paliyekkara Toll Plaza On NH 544 For Four Weeks

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (August 6) suspended the toll collection in Paliyekkara Toll Plaza (Thrissur district) on NH 544 for four weeks.The Division Bench of Justices A. Muhammed Mustaque and Harisankar V. Menon passed the order in a batch of petitions challenging the toll collection and observed:"We note with concern the total apathy displayed by the National Highways Authority...

Owners Of MSC Elsa 3 Ship Approach Kerala High Court Seeking To Limit Liability On Maritime Claims Arising Out Of Sinkage

Elsa 3 Maritime Inc., Multi Container Management and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co. have filed an admiralty suit before the Kerala High Court praying for limitation of liability for maritime claims arising from the losses caused due to the sinkage of MSC Elsa III.MSC Elsa 3, a Liberian-flagged vessel, sank off the coast of Kerala on May 25, 2025, causing grave environmental, ecological...

'Employment' U/S 17B Industrial Disputes Act Includes Self-Employment Where Workman Earns Adequately: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has recently ruled that the term “employment” under Section 17 B of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, includes self-employment where the workmen earns adequate income.Justice S Manu, while deciding on an interim application in a writ petition, held that a workman cannot claim benefits under Section 17 B merely in the absence of formal employment, if he or she is...

Allowing Public To Use Washroom Is Covered Under Marketing Discipline Guidelines Governing Fuel Stations: Oil Companies Tell Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday, directed major oil companies, including Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), to submit counter-affidavits detailing the dealership agreements which mandate that washrooms at petrol retail outlets be made available to the general public.The Court questioned...

Mere Non-Lowering Of Indian Flag After Sunset Not An Offence, But Violation Of Flag Code: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court recently quashed the criminal proceedings initiated against a person for failing to lower the National Flag for almost 2 days after hoisting it during an Independence day celebration.Dr. Justice Kauser Edappagath considered whether offences under Section 2(a) of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, read with Part-III, Section III, Rule 3.6 of the Flag...

Kerala High Court Orders Reconsideration Of Woman's Request To Donate Kidney To Husband's Friend

Kerala High Court has set aside the orders of the State and District Level Authorisation Committees rejecting a kidney transplant application involving two family friends.Justice N. Nagaresh directed the District Level Committee to reconsider the application within six weeks, granting the petitioners an opportunity to submit fresh evidence.The case involved Musthafa N.P, a chronic kidney...

'Deplorable But Not Illegal': Kerala High Court Quashes Case Against Law Student Accused Of Defiling Gandhi Statue

The Kerala High Court recently quashed the criminal proceedings taken against a law student for allegedly defiling a Mahatma Gandhi statue on his campus by putting cooling glasses and Christmas wreath on it.Justice V.G. Arun quashed the criminal proceedings alleging commission of offences under Sections 153 [Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot] and 426 [Punishment for...

'Manager' Of Factory U/S 2(f) Of Payment Of Gratuity Act Can Be Considered As Employer For Gratuity Proceedings: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court held that a manager of a factory, as defined under Section 2(f) of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, can be considered the lawful employer for the purpose of gratuity proceedings, even in the absence or death of the proprietary owner.Justice K Babu delivered the judgement, dismissing a challenge brought by the legal heirs of late Jose Samuel, former proprietor of...

Kerala High Court Questions VC's Authority To Continue Suspension Of Kerala University's Registrar Despite Revocation By Syndicate

The Kerala High Court on Monday (August 4) orally questioned the authority of Kerala State University's Vice Chancellor to continue the suspension of Registrar Prof Dr. K.S. Anilkumar, despite revocation of the same by University Syndicate.The writ petition was filed by the Registrar seeking to quash several orders issued by the VC under Section 10(13) of the Kerala University Act, that...

Kerala High Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging Kollam Bar Association Election Result

The Kerala High Court has recently issued notice on a petition challenging the results of the election to the Board of Directors of the Kollam Bar Association. Notably, the Bar Association has 9 directors, who are elected from 9 constituencies.When the petition came up for hearing on Thursday (July 31), Justice N. Nagaresh admitted the same and issued notice by special messenger. The case is...

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: July 28 – August 03, 2025

Nominal Index [Citations: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 458 - 476]Sharaf Arts and Science College Committee v State of Kerala and Ors, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 458Angels Nair v The Principal Secretary and Others, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 459Aryadan Shouketh and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors., 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 460Domestic On-Grid Solar Power Prosumers Forum Kerala v. Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission...