Compensation Paid To Injured, Family Members Of Victims Of Mundathikode Fireworks Accident: State Tells Kerala High Court

The Kerala Government on Wednesday (July 22) told the High Court that compensation has been paid to the family members of the deceased as well as to those injured in Mundathikode fireworks accident.The Division Bench of Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar V.M. was considering a suo motu public interest litigation initiated in the aftermath of the accident that claimed 16 lives...

Kerala High Court Flags Discrepancy In Police Data On Pending MP/MLA Cases, Unexecuted Summons & Warrants

The Kerala High Court on Thursday (23 July) flagged inconsistencies in official data relating to pending criminal cases against sitting and former Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), directing corrective measures and greater diligence from the State Police Chief.A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar V.M. was...

Kerala Hockey To Continue Player Selection Through Technical Committee Despite Suspension: Kerala High Court Clarifies

The Kerala High Court has clarified that although the recognition of Kerala Hockey remains suspended pending proceedings under Section 31A(2) of the Kerala Sports Act, the association will continue to serve as the official channel for forwarding player nominations to Hockey India through a court-appointed technical committee.A Division Bench comprising Justice Sathish Ninan and Justice P....

State Constitutionaly Bound To Decide KAAPA Detainee's Representation Irrespective Of Pending Decision By Advisory Board: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has recently held that the State Government has an independent constitutional obligation to consider a representation by a person detained under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 2007 (KAAPA) expeditiously, which cannot be kept pending subject to Advisory Board's decision. It further held that the State has violated Article 22 (5) of the Constitution by keeping the detenu's representation pending until after receiving the Advisory Board's opinion....

Kerala High Court Upholds Aadhar-Based Authentication For Online Tatkal Tickets, Asks IRCTC To Also Consider PAN As Alternative

The Kerala High Court has upheld the Aadhaar-based OTP authentication for online tatkal ticket booking in trains on IRCTC platform. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 393]The Court, however, asked the IRCTC to consider whether an option can be provided to users to choose between PAN card and Aadhar-based OTP authentication.The Division Bench of Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar V.M....

Kerala High Court Quashes Sexual Harassment Case Against Boby Chemmanur After Settlement With Actress

The Kerala High Court on Thursday (July 23) quashed the criminal proceedings initiated against businessman Boby Chemannur in the sexual harassment case filed by a Malayalam movie actress in 2025. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 392]A detailed order is awaited.Justice Jobin Sebastian today allowed the plea filed by Chemmanur to quash the proceedings pending before Additional District and Sessions Court, Ernakulam after noting that a settlement has been reached between the parties.The Court had earlier stayed...

Can Wife Be Denied Half Share In Jointly Purchased Property Because Husband Paid Entire Consideration? Kerala High Court Answers

The Kerala High Court has held that the property, purchased under the joint names of both spouses cannot be claimed by the husband alone by claiming that he paid the entire amount, unless theres is evidence to show that the property was held on trust or that the property was fraudulently purchased in the name of one spouse. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 391]The Division Bench of Dr. Justice...

2017 Actress Rape Case: Kerala High Court Refuses To Suspend Sentences Of Two More Convicts

The Kerala High Court has refused to suspend the sentences of two more convicts in the 2017 Actress assault case.In December 2025, the Principal District and Sessions Court, Ernakulam, had sentenced 6 of the accused to undergo 20 years imprisonment. They were found guilty of the offences under Sections 376D, 120B, Sections 342, 354, 354B, 357 and 376D of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 66E...

Soldier's Disability Pension Claim Can't Be Defeated By Merely Labeling Diabetes, Hypertension As 'Lifestyle Disorder': Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has held that the mere characterization of diabetes and hypertension as "lifestyle diseases" cannot, by itself, justify denial of disability pension to an armed forces personnel invalided out of service. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 389]A Division Bench of Justice K. Natarajan and Justice Johnson John was considering a writ petition filed by the Union of India challenging an...

Safe Kerala Project: High Court Suo Motu Impleads Road Safety Commissioner After Direction To Pay Contractor Not Complied

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (July 22) suo motu impleaded the Road Safety Commissioner in the plea filed by SRIT India Ltd. alleging non-payment for installing and maintaining AI Traffic cameras as part of 'Automated Traffic Enforcement' for government's Safe Kerala Project.When the matter had come up before the bench of Justice Ziyad Rahman A.A. on Monday (July 20), the senior...

Patients Cannot Dictate Diagnostic Tests, Must Follow Doctor's Medical Advice: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has held that patients cannot insist on specific diagnostic tests such as CT or MRI scans, observing that the decision to prescribe such investigations lies within the medical judgment of treating doctors. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 388]Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas delivered the judgment while disposing of a writ petition filed by a retired Indian Air Force veteran, who sought...

Nithin Raj Suicide Case: Kerala High Court Suspects 'Large Conspiracy' In Police Handling Of Accused's Arrest

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (July 22) voiced serious concerns over the police investigation into the suicide of dental student Nithin Raj, orally observing that there appeared to be a “large conspiracy” involving senior police officials in the manner in which the arrest of the prime accused was handled.Justice A. Badharudeen made the remarks while considering an...