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 High Court Sentences Man In Contempt Case Who Alleged That Devaswom Bench Judges Were...
The Kerala High Court held that the contemnor committed criminal contempt by scandalizing the Court with mala fide intent and is therefore, guilty.
Embargo U/S.43D(5) UAPA Won’t Stand In Way of Granting Bail Under Article 21: Kerala High Court...
The appeal before the Kerala High Court was preferred against the order of the Special Court for the Trial of NIA Case, dismissing the bail...
