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.
Victim Relies On Him For Livelihood: Kerala HC Grants Bail To Step-Grandfather In POCSO Case
The Kerala High Court observed, “Sympathy is not necessary towards minor rape victims from society, but society should hold such minor victims close...
POCSO Act Being Misused By Spouses Engaged In Child Custody Battles: Kerala High Court
The sole accused approached the Kerala High Court seeking quashing of a case registered against him under the Protection of Children from Sexual...
