Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up : April 06 - April 12, 2026

Nominal Index [Citations: 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 186 - 195]Suo Motu v. State of Kerala and Ors. & Ernakulam Kshethra Kshema Samithi v. Cochin Devaswom Board and Ors.,2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 186XXX v. State of Kerala and Ors., 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 187Human Rights Foundations v. State of Kerala and Ors., 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 188The Regional Manager, Food Corporation of India v. Mohandas, 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 189Abdal Rahim H. v. Union of India and Ors., 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 190Joshi Villadom v. Suresh Gopi, 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 191K.B. Soman v. State of Kerala and Ors., 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 192XXX and Anr. v. YYY and Ors., 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 193The High Power Committee For Implemention of the Sabarimala Master Plan v. State of Kerala and Anr., 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 194High Court of Kerala v. The Election Commission of India and Ors., 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 195Judgments/ Orders This WeekTemple Land Bought With Public Funds Can't Be Held By Advisory Committee In Its Own Name, Land Must Vest In Deity: Kerala High CourtCase Title: Suo Motu v. State of Kerala and Ors. & Ernakulam Kshethra Kshema Samithi v. Cochin Devaswom Board and Ors.Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 186The Kerala High Court recently held that temple property purchased using public funds collected from devotees cannot be held in the name of Advisory Committee and must absolutely vest in the deity.The Division Bench of Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V. and Justice K.V. Jayakumar found that the property of the Ernakulam Shiva Temple purchased under the scheme “Ernakulathappanu Oradi Mannu” (One Foot Land for Lord Shiva) was usurped by the Ernakulam Kshetra Kshema Samithi, which had previously acted as the Temple Advisory Committee.'Only Substantial Meal Was School Lunch': Kerala HC Grants Custody To Father After Child Was Placed In Orphanage Over Neglect By Mother's SideCase Title: XXX v. State of Kerala and Ors.Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 187The Kerala High Court recently directed that a custody of a minor child be given to his father while considering a habeas corpus plea filed by the father alleging neglect by the child's mother and grandmother, leading him to lodged in an orphanage.The Division Bench of Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V. and Justice K.V. Jayakumar interacted with the child during the course of the proceedings and noted that the child wished to be with his father.Kerala High Court Closes PIL Against Plastic Flex Banners In Poll Campaigns, Asks Election Commission To Look Into ItCase Title: Human Rights Foundations v. State of Kerala and Ors.Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 188The Kerala High Court has directed the Election Commission of India and Chief Electoral Officer in the State to look into the enforcement of ban on PVC flex and other non-recyclable plastic advertisement materials, in accordance with the existing Government Orders and statutory provisions, in the wake of the General Assembly Elections.A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar V.M issued the direction while disposing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking urgent intervention to enforce an existing statewide ban on PVC flex and other non-recyclable plastic materials.Employees' Compensation Claim Not Barred For Want Of Section 10 Notice If Employer Had Knowledge Of Accident: Kerala High CourtCase Title: The Regional Manager, Food Corporation of India v. MohandasCitation: 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 189The Kerala High Court has held that absence of formal notice under Section 10 of the Employees' Compensation Act, 1923, does not bar an employee's compensation claim where the employer had prior knowledge of the accident.Justice S. Manu delivered the judgment in an appeal against an order by the Employees Compensation Commission, granting compensation to the respondent for injuries sustained in an accident during the course of his employment under the appellant.Kerala High Court Rejects Plea To Stall Movie Allegedly Inspired By Venjaramoodu Mass Murder CaseCase Title: Abdal Rahim H. v. Union of India and Ors.Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 190The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (April 7) dismissed the plea preferred against the release of movie 'Kaalam Paranja Kadha', which is allegedly inspired by the Venjaramoodu Mass Murder case.The plea was preferred by the father of the accused, who stated that the movie may prejudice the trial in the case, which is still pending before the Sessions Court, Thiruvananthapuram.Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas pronounced the order.Kerala High Court Dismisses Election Petition Filed By Independent Candidate Against Union Minister Suresh GopiCase Title: Joshi Villadom v. Suresh GopiCitation: 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 191The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (07 April) dismissed an Election Petition filed against Union Minister and actor Suresh Gopi challenging his election from Thrissur Parliamentary Constituency.Dr. Justice Kauser Edappagath pronounced the order today in the open Court in a plea filed by Joshi Villadom, who has contested as an Independent...

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up : April 06 - April 12, 2026

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