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.
Offence U/s 21 POCSO Act Won't Attract Against Investigation Officer If Some Delay Occurs In Waiting...
The Kerala High Court observed that if a police officer waits to facilitate recording the statement by a woman police officer so the victim can speak...
Kerala High Court Directs Removal Of Ashtamudi Lake Encroachments Within Six Months, Appends List Of...
The Kerala High Court has issued a directive to remove illegal encroachments along the shores of Ashtamudi Lake within a period of six months. The...
