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.
Insurance Company Liable For Compensation In Accident Involving Commercial Vehicle, Regardless Of...
A motor accident claims appeal was filed by the owner and driver of a JCB, who challenged the decision of a tribunal that had directed him to pay...
Bar On Anticipatory Bail U/S. 18 SC-ST Act Will Not Apply If Prima Facie No Substantive Offence Is...
The Kerala High Court clarified that where allegations under Section 3(2)(v) of the SC/ST Act are founded on offences which, on a prima facie...
