Mother Can't Settle POCSO Case Registered Against Father For Sexually Assaulting Minor Daughter: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court recently observed that the mother of a minor cannot settle or compromise the criminal case initiated against the father for sexually assaulting or sexually harassing their minor daughter. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 437]Dr. Justice Kauser Edappagath denied bail to a man, who was arrested for sexually assaulting his minor daughter, and refused to accept that the case has...

Kerala High Court Urges Govt To Consider Special Welfare Measures For Living Freedom Fighters, Directs Creation Of Data Portal

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (11 August) urged the Centre and State Government to consider creating a special welfare measures for living freedom fighters, in recognition of their contributions and sacrifices during India's freedom struggle.The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar V.M issued the direction in a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking measures for the welfare and recognition of freedom fighters who are still alive.During the hearing, the...

KPSC Recruitment: Kerala High Court Stays Order Directing Disclosure Of Rank Holders' Marks, Experience Certificates Under RTI Act

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (August 11) stayed an order of the State Information Commission, which directed the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) to disclose records relating to the Planning Board recruitment examination.A detailed order is awaited.Justice Murali Purushothaman today stayed the Commission's order directing disclosure of information relating to the marks obtained by...

Mediated Settlement Agreement Between Landlord & Tenant For Payment Of Rent Arrears Is Executable: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court recently held that a compromise agreement entered into between a landlord and a tenant regarding payment of arrears of rent during a court-referred mediation is executable before a civil court having pecuniary jurisdiction. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 435]The Division Bench of Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar V.M. observed that the compromise agreement is in...

Dental Student Suicide Case: Kerala High Court Asks Why Deputy Police Superintendent Not Suspended Despite Investigative Lapses

The Kerala High Court on Monday questioned why the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) who investigated the suicide of dental student Nithin Raj had not been suspended despite the State Government itself finding serious procedural lapses in the investigation.Justice Badharudeen, while considering the matter, observed that an oral enquiry alone would not suffice in a case involving such...

Cashew Corp Scam: Former KSCDC Officials Move Kerala High Court Against Single Judge Orders Leading To Prosecution Sanction Against Them

Appeals have been moved before the Kerala High Court by two former officials of the Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation (KSCDC), who have been accused of corruption and causing loss of crores of rupees to the Corporation.Former Managing Director K.A. Ratheesh and former KSCDC Chairman R. Chandrasekhar, against whom sanction to prosecute has recently been granted, have moved the...

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...

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...