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.
Section 139 NI Act Presumption Will Be Attracted Even If Signed Blank Cheque Given By Accused...
The Kerala High Court observed that the presumption under Section 139 Negotiable Instruments Act will be attracted even if a blank cheque leaf is...
Kerala High Court Grants Custody Of Child Allegedly Impregnated By Her Twin Brother To Parents Under...
The Kerala High Court, noting the intense desire of the petitioners’ child, a victim of alleged sexual assault by her own twin brother, has directed...
