Kerala High Court holds that “mere criticism of the Government, even if unpalatable, cannot trigger criminal prosecution” — Court quashes charges under IPC and Kerala Police Act for a social media post and reinforces constitutional protection of free speech
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Kerala High Court holds that “mere criticism of the Government, even if unpalatable, cannot trigger criminal prosecution” — Court quashes charges under IPC and Kerala Police Act for a social media post and reinforces constitutional protection of free speech

Court's decision The Kerala High Court delivered a decisive ruling reaffirming constitutional free-speech protections, holding that a citizen cannot be prosecuted merely for expressing criticism of the Government through a…
Kerala High Court declares that “an arbitration clause giving exclusive power to one party to appoint the arbitrator is legally invalid” — Court holds that unilateral appointment clauses violate neutrality and reinforces judicial duty to ensure fair arbitral processes
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Kerala High Court declares that “an arbitration clause giving exclusive power to one party to appoint the arbitrator is legally invalid” — Court holds that unilateral appointment clauses violate neutrality and reinforces judicial duty to ensure fair arbitral processes

Court's decision The Kerala High Court held that an arbitration agreement that empowers only one contracting party to appoint the arbitrator is unenforceable as it violates the fundamental requirement of…
Kerala High Court holds that “a minor daughter’s right to maintenance supersedes the employee’s exemption under Section 60(1)(g) CPC” — Court restores attachment proceedings over retiral benefits to secure the child’s educational and living needs
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Kerala High Court holds that “a minor daughter’s right to maintenance supersedes the employee’s exemption under Section 60(1)(g) CPC” — Court restores attachment proceedings over retiral benefits to secure the child’s educational and living needs

Court's decision The Kerala High Court delivered a significant ruling on the scope of attachment of retiral benefits, holding that the exemption under Section 60(1)(g) CPC cannot override a minor…
Kerala High Court holds that “a son cannot escape liability to maintain his aged mother merely because he is married” — Court upholds maintenance under Section 144 BNSS, emphasising that filial duty is an independent legal obligation
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Kerala High Court holds that “a son cannot escape liability to maintain his aged mother merely because he is married” — Court upholds maintenance under Section 144 BNSS, emphasising that filial duty is an independent legal obligation

Court’s decision The Kerala High Court dismissed the revision petition filed by the Petitioner challenging the Family Court’s order granting monthly maintenance to the Respondent, his elderly mother, under Section…