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.
Gratuity Serves As Retirement/ Terminal Benefit Ensuring Immediate Financial Support, Can't Be Paid...
The Kerala High Court has held that gratuity serves as a retirement or terminal benefit ensuring immediate financial support and therefore can't...
No Material to Show That Owner Checked Licence of Driver: Kerala HC Upholds MACT Order Directing...
The Kerala High Court upheld an order of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal directing Insurance Company to recover the amount of compensation from...
