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.
“Their Act Left A Blot On Social Conscience”: Kerala HC Denies Bail To Men Accused Of Beating Tribal...
The Kerala High Court has denied bail to men who were accused of beating a tribal person to death for stealing food saying that the case is...
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...
