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.
Criminal Prosecution Against Subsequent Doctor U/S 21 POCSO Act Is Abuse Of Court Process If Initial...
The Kerala High Court quashed the proceedings against an accused Doctor, pending before the Special Court, POCSO Act.
No Locus Standi: Kerala HC Dismisses VHP's Appeal Against Recognition Of Hindu Nadar Caste For Woman...
Vishwa Hindu Pareeshath had contested a single-judge's decision to recognize a Hindu woman, who had married a Christian man, as belonging to the Hindu...
