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.
Litigants Cannot Choose Judges Or Seek Recusal: Kerala High Court
An advocate sought to quash a cheque dishonor case but later refused to argue, asking the judge to recuse due to a prior cost order.
Opportunity Should Be Given To Reform Him: Kerala High Court Directs Compassionate Appointment Of...
The Kerala High Court directed the compassionate appointment of a man who was involved in criminal cases and who belonged to the Ezhava community, a...
