Kerala High Court Issues Notices To Congress MLAs Sajeev Joseph & Rajan J Pallan In Election Petitions

The Kerala High Court on Monday (August 10) issued notices to Congress MLAs Sajeev Joseph and Rajan J. Pallan, in challenge to their recent Assembly elections.Justice Easwaran S. issued summons to Joseph, currently serving as Irikkur constituency MLA, and directed the District Election Officer to preserve the electoral papers on Kerala Congress (M) candidate Advocate Mathew Kunnappally's plea.Meanwhile, Justice Murali Purushothaman issued notice to Pallan, who contested and won from...

LiveLaw Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: August 03 - 09 August, 2026

Citations: 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 419 - 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 434Nominal Index All Kerala Akshaya Entrepreneurs Confederation v. State of Kerala and Ors. and Moideen v. State of Kerala and Ors., 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 419Kiran P.S. v. State of Kerala and connected cases, 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 420Tomcy Thomas v State of Kerala and Ors., 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 421Addl. R4 G.R. Ajith v Kerala Police...

Acid Attack Victims Must Be Compensated Irrespective Of Fine Imposed On Offender: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court recently gave relief to acid attack victims by holding that victims must be given compensation whether or not a fine has been imposed on the offender. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 432]Justice Jobin Sebastian clarified that compensation payable as per the Victim Compensation Scheme in accordance with Section 357A Cr.P.C. is in addition to the fine awarded to the offender under...

'Wholly Unwarranted': Kerala High Court Criticizes Trial Court's Adverse Observations About Lawyer's Drafting Skills

The Kerala High Court recently criticized a trial court's adverse observations regarding the skills of a lawyer in drafting a petition before it. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 433]Justice Easwaran S. opined that trial court's remarks about the lawyer's competence was completely uncalled for and the same required judicial scrutiny:“the manner in which consideration was undertaken by the trial court...

'A True Hero': Kerala High Court Pays Tribute To Volunteer R. Rajesh Who Lost His Life During Flood Rescue Operations In Kannur

The Kerala High Court on Thursday paid tribute to R. Rajesh, a volunteer who lost his life while saving another person during the recent floods in Kannur, describing him as "a true hero" whose sacrifice was "supreme and unparalleled."Justice Devan Ramachandran observed:“Sri. R. Rajesh is a true hero, who exemplifies that the greatest love of all is the love that sacrifices all — that which...

Kerala High Court Stays MG University VC Order Withdrawing Conference Funding Over 'Cockroach' Poster

The Kerala High Court on Friday (August 7) stayed an order of the Mahatma Gandhi University Vice-Chancellor that withdrew the fund for conducting a National Conference over the student body using a cockroach poster.A detailed order is awaited.One of the posters depicted a cockroach standing defiantly before a boot whereas another showed a cockroach appearing to push against or hold back a...

Kerala High Court Seeks Centre's Response To PIL For Guidelines On Grant Of Sanction, 'Deemed Sanction' For Prosecuting Corrupt Public Servants

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (August 5) sought the Centre's response to a public interest litigation seeking guidelines for granting sanction and 'deemed sanction' for prosecuting corrupt public officials.The petitioner referred to Sections 19 and 29A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 as well as the Apex Court's directions in Vineet Narain & others v. Union of India and CBI...

Contractual Women Employees Entitled To Hysterectomy Leave Under Kerala Service Rules: High Court

The Kerala High Court has held that women employed on a contractual basis under State-funded projects cannot be denied medical leave benefits for hysterectomy merely because Rule 101A of the Kerala Service Rules (KSR) has not been expressly extended to contractual employees. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 429]Justice Harisankar V. Menon delivered the judgment while allowing two writ petitions filed...

'Small Battle Won, But War Still Ahead': Kerala High Court Lauds Flood-Prevention Efforts In Kochi, Urges Authorities To Not Lower Guard

The Kerala High Court on Thursday (06 August) observed that Kochi has largely escaped serious flooding during the ongoing monsoon despite recent heavy rains, but cautioned that the respite should not be viewed as a victory, directing authorities to remain vigilant and continue preventive measures.Justice Devan Ramachandran made the observations while considering a review petition in...

Plea Before Kerala High Court Seeking Removal Of 'High Court' Nameplates From Govt Lawyers' Cars Withdrawn

A plea has been moved before the Kerala High Court seeking a direction for removal of the Court's name from the designation boards in the cars of government pleaders and central government counsels.Update: When the matter came up on Friday (August 7) before Justice Murali Purushothaman, the petitioner appearing in person sought permission to withdraw the case. Accordingly, the plea was...

'Why Not Have Full-Time Administrator For Lakshadweep?': Kerala High Court Asks In PIL Alleging Maladministration In Union Territory

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (August 5) orally asked why a full-time administrator has not been appointed for the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.While considering a public interest litigation pointing out alleged arbitrary actions by the present Administrator's Advisor and seeking a full-time Administrator, the Division Bench of Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar V.M....

Convictions In 2003 Muthanga Land Struggle Case Require 'Thorough Scrutiny': Kerala High Court Observes Orally

The Kerala High Court on Thursday (August 6) orally expressed concern over the manner in which the Sessions Court recorded its finding while convicting four persons in the 2003 Muthanga land struggle case, observing that the judgment would require "thorough scrutiny".Justice A. Badharudeen made the observations while hearing appeals filed by the four convicts against the judgment of...