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.
Kerala High Court: Police Cannot Refuse To Register FIR If Cognizable Offence Is Made Out In...
The Kerala High Court considered the issue of a complaint not being registered by the Police as the same was sent unsigned through email.
Kerala High Court Judge To Watch Movie 'Janaki v State Of Kerala' Before Hearing Plea Challenging...
The High Court directed the Producers of the movie to hold a screening in Ernakulam for the Judge and Counsel involved in the matter to watch.
