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.
No New Illegal & Unauthorised Flag Masts Or Posts Either Permanent Or Temporary Be Installed In...
The Kerala High Court was deciding a Writ Petition projecting a public cause that persons and entities are installing permanent Flag Masts in public...
Penetration Within Labia Majora Or Vulva Constitutes Penetrative Sexual Assault Under POCSO Act:...
The Kerala High Court interpreted Section 2(2) of the POCSO Act in conjunction with the explanation of "vagina" under Section 375 of the Indian Penal...
