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.
Not Proper To Disturb Candidate Who Is Contesting Election: Kerala High Court While Granting Relief...
The Kerala High Court has granted relief to the former Finance Minister T.M. Thomas Isaac in the Masala Bonds case by holding that it is not proper...
Is Strict Proof Of Victim’s Age Required In All Cases Of Child Pornography? Kerala High Court...
The Kerala High Court explained whether strict proof of the age of victim is required in all cases of the child pornography. The Court was deciding a...
