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.
Neither Court Nor Her Family Can Override An Adult Woman's Choice To Live Life As She Desires:...
The Kerala High Court, while dismissing a habeas corpus plea, remarked that neither the Court nor the family can override an adult woman's choice to...
MACT Cannot Attribute Contributory Negligence On Claimant Relying Solely On Scene Mahazar: Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court observed that contributory negligence in motor accident compensation cases cannot be attributed solely relying on the scene...
