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 HC Declines Interim Relief To KSRTC On Hike In Price Of Bulk Diesel Purchase
The Kerala High Court today declined to stay the state-owned oil companies' (OMCs) decision to hike price of bulk diesel purchases or restrict them...
Kerala HC Declines To Stay Collection Of Parking Fees By Lulu Mall
The Kerala High Court today declined to pass any interim order putting on hold collection of parking fees by the Lulu International shopping mall at...
