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.
Will IPC Offence Of Cheating Attract In Cases Of Dishonour Of Cheque Due To Closure Of Account?...
The Kerala High Court held that in the cases of dishonour of cheques due to closure of account, the offence of cheating under the Indian Penal Code...
Magistrate Can Stop Proceedings U/S. 258 CrPC When Accused's Presence Cannot Be Secured Despite Best...
The Kerala High Court held that Magistrate can exercise his/her power to stop the proceedings in cases where the presence of the accused cannot be...
