453 Kerala High Court judgments explained in plain English: what was decided, the law applied and why it matters. Page 16 of 19.
Kerala High Court holds that DM/MCh graduates serving bonded period must be paid Assistant Professor scale for identical duties, upholding Article 14 and 39(d) of the Constitution.
The Kerala High Court holds that once a criminal appeal is admitted, it must be decided on merit; dismissal for default violates procedural fairness and statutory duty.
Kerala High Court grants pre-arrest bail to a former director in a ₹15.5 lakh cheating case, holding custodial interrogation unnecessary where resignation predates allegations.
Kerala High Court holds that appointment of Principal in aided higher secondary schools must prioritize senior HSSTs with matching subject, invalidating retrospective rules favoring Headmasters.
Kerala High Court holds that for HSSTs appointed on the same date, seniority must be determined by age, not prior service in lower posts, reinforcing service jurisprudence principles.
Kerala High Court acquits accused due to failure to prove tamper-proof chain of custody for seized ganja samples, reinforcing evidentiary rigor under NDPS Act.
Kerala High Court holds that repossession of a vehicle under finance lease cannot proceed without considering petitioner's willingness to pay in instalments and capacity to earn.
Kerala High Court holds that employers must pay gratuity exceeding ₹20 lakh if provided under a superior contractual scheme, reinforcing Section 4(5) of the Payment of Gratuity Act.
Kerala High Court holds that criminal revision filed by complainant abates upon death of accused, as no legal right survives for continuation of proceedings under Section 498A or 306 IPC.
Kerala High Court holds that Cabinet decisions lack legal force until formalized as executive orders under Article 166, denying pension to retired livestock board employees.
Kerala High Court holds that trial courts can summon civil court documents for forensic handwriting analysis even after investigation closes, reinforcing justice over procedural technicalities.
Kerala High Court affirms that proof of demand and acceptance of bribe is essential under PC Act 1988; solitary complainant testimony insufficient without corroboration.
Kerala High Court quashes prosecution under Section 509 IPC where no evidence connects accused to mobile device used to send obscene messages.
Kerala High Court dismisses review petitions filed by State Government, holding that review cannot reargue merits already decided in writ appeals under CPC.
Kerala High Court holds that divorced Muslim women are entitled to Mahar under Section 3(1) of the Muslim Women Act, 1986, even if other claims fail.
Kerala High Court holds that electricity poles used for fibre-optic cable networks fall under 'street furniture' under the Telecommunications (Right of Way) Rules, 2024, capping recurring charges at Rs.100 per pole per annum.
Kerala High Court holds that acquittal under Section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act does not entitle owner to compensation under Section 6C(2); only acquittal under Section 6A proceedings qualifies.
Kerala High Court holds that failure to disclose quantity of contraband at arrest violates Article 22(1), rendering arrest illegal. Mandatory for NDPS cases.
Kerala High Court holds that making baseless accusations of illicit relationships with in-laws amounts to mental cruelty, justifying divorce under Hindu Marriage Act.
Kerala High Court holds that mandating AIS-052 and BS-VI compliance at permit stage cannot operate as indirect age restriction, upholding statutory limits under Rule 260A KMV Rules.
Kerala High Court holds that persons with benchmark disabilities cannot claim dual reservation in promotion and transfer quotas under RPwD Act, 2016. Clarifies statutory interpretation of Section 34.
Kerala High Court holds that mere bank passbook entries are insufficient to prove misappropriation of marital funds; documentary proof essential for monetary claims in divorce proceedings.
Kerala High Court clarifies Travancore Devaswom Board's authority in approving temple renovation rituals, fund collection coupons, and staff appointments under constitutional mandates.
Kerala High Court acquits accused in murder case due to inconsistent eyewitness testimony, unexplained delay in witness statements, and failure to collect forensic evidence.