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.
SC Judgment Which Held That Arrest Under UAPA Is Valid Only When Grounds Of Arrest Are In Writing Is...
The Kerala High Court has denied bail to a UAPA accused, while observing that the Judgment which held that for an arrest under UAPA to be valid the...
It’s For Tantris To Take Decision When A Customary Religious Practice In Temple Is To Be Changed:...
The Kerala High Court held that when a customary religious practice prevailing in a temple is to be changed, it is for the Tantris to take a decision...
