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 HC Permits Devaswom Commissioner To Publish Lists Of Candidates For Draw Of Lots For...
The Kerala High Court has permitted the Devaswom Commissioner to publish the select lists of the candidates for the draw of lots scheduled to be held...
Statutory Obligation Was Lost Sight Of: Kerala HC Quashes Attempt To Suicide Case In Light Of Mental...
The Kerala High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a man accused of attempting to suicide inside a lockup, in light of the statutory...
