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.
Essentials Of Summons Trial Should Be Followed In Inquiry U/S. 116 CrPC: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court held that, in an inquiry under Section 116 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the essentials of summons trial should be...
Mere Failure To Report POCSO Offence Is An Offence: Kerala HC Dismisses Cottage Owner's Plea To...
The Kerala High Court dismissed a petition to quash a POCSO case against an owner of a cottage who was accused of not reporting two separate incidents...
