Kerala High Court
The High Court of Kerala with its seat in Ernakulam was established in November 1956, and was preceded by the High Court of Travancore-Cochin established in July, 1949. Before that, the State of Travancore had a High Court at Thiruvananthapuram, the State of Cochin had its High Court at Eranakulam and Malabar District was under the jurisdiction of Madras High Court, which areas were merged to form the State of Kerala. The High Court has been functioning from the present building since 2006, prior to which, it functioned from the nearby Ram Mohan Palace. Kerala High Court’s territorial jurisdiction extends to the State of Kerala and the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
The sanctioned strength of Judges of the Kerala High Court is 35 permanent and 12 additional judges.
Delay In Lodging FIR In POCSO Cases Where Possibility Of False Implication Exists Must Be Closely...
The High Court held that although delay in lodging an FIR in sexual offence cases is generally treated as inconsequential owing to social stigma and...
Kerala High Court Directs Railway Claims Tribunals To Annex Details Of Witnesses And Exhibits To Its...
The High Court, while exercising supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 of the Constitution, directed the Registry of the Railway Claims Tribunal...
