Kerala High Court To Celebrate Its Platinum Jubilee On November 1
K. Salma Jennath
31 Oct 2026 10:51 AM IST

CJI Surya Kant will inaugurate the ceremony.
The Kerala High Court would be celebrating its Platinum Jubilee on Sunday (November 1) at 11:00 am at the High Court premises. The Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will inaugurate the ceremony and give an inaugural address.
Supreme Court judge Justice Sarasa Venkatanarayana Bhatti and Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Law and Justice will also attend the function as Guests of Honour.
Kerala High Court Chief Justice Soumen Sen will preside over the inaugural function.
The welcome address will be delivered by Dr. Justice A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar followed by Presidential address by Chief Justice Sen.
Special addresses will be given by Minister Meghwal, Justice S.V. Bhatti, Advocate General K. Jaju Babu and Additional Solicitor General of India (Kerala High Court) P. Sreekumar.
The ceremonial events planned include:
- Inauguration of the Platinum Jubilee Ceremony;
- Inauguration of the KHCAA Benevolent Scheme 2026;
- Honouring of Advocate P.B. Menon, who was recently given the designation of Senior Advocate;
- Launch of documentary "The High Court of Kerala - 70 Years of Justice, 200 Years of a Journey";
- Release of Platinum Jubilee Souvenir;
- Unveiling of the Platinum Jubilee Commemorative Stamp.
The inaugural function will also be attended by the Chief Justices and Judges of other High Courts, judges of the Kerala High Court, and former judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts.
The inaugural function will be followed by the screening of the documentary.
In the evening, cultural programmes are planned with art performances by KHCAA members, High Court staff, staff of the Advocate General's office and the Kerala Advocates Clerks' Association.

