Kerala High Court reiterates that “an unmarried Christian daughter who has attained majority is not entitled to claim maintenance from her father under Section 125 unless she is unable to maintain herself due to physical or mental abnormality” — dismisses revision petition and upholds Family Court’s refusal to grant maintenance
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Kerala High Court reiterates that “an unmarried Christian daughter who has attained majority is not entitled to claim maintenance from her father under Section 125 unless she is unable to maintain herself due to physical or mental abnormality” — dismisses revision petition and upholds Family Court’s refusal to grant maintenance

Court’s decision The Kerala High Court, speaking through Justice A. Badharudeen, dismissed a revision petition filed by an unmarried Christian daughter who sought maintenance from her father under Section 125…
November 20, 2025
Kerala High Court reiterates that “a statutory presumption cannot be displaced by mere suggestions” — Court upholds acquittal in cheque dishonour under section 138 of NI act, after finding that complainant failed to prove legally enforceable debt
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Kerala High Court reiterates that “a statutory presumption cannot be displaced by mere suggestions” — Court upholds acquittal in cheque dishonour under section 138 of NI act, after finding that complainant failed to prove legally enforceable debt

Court's decision The Kerala High Court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, dismissed the appeal filed by the complainant challenging the acquittal of the accused in a…
November 20, 2025
Kerala High Court declares that “a plaintiff seeking specific performance must come with clean hands and consistent pleadings” — Court upholds trial court’s refusal of specific performance and directs only refund of advance amount
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Kerala High Court declares that “a plaintiff seeking specific performance must come with clean hands and consistent pleadings” — Court upholds trial court’s refusal of specific performance and directs only refund of advance amount

Court’s decision The Kerala High Court, through Justice Sathish Ninan and Justice P. Krishna Kumar, dismissed the appeal filed by the plaintiffs challenging the trial court’s refusal to grant specific…
November 20, 2025
Kerala High Court declares that “the assessee does not have control over the pen of the Assessing Officer” — revisional powers under Section 263 cannot be invoked when inquiry was actually conducted and the issue must instead be decided on merits
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Kerala High Court declares that “the assessee does not have control over the pen of the Assessing Officer” — revisional powers under Section 263 cannot be invoked when inquiry was actually conducted and the issue must instead be decided on merits

Court’s decision The Kerala High Court delivered a detailed and consequential ruling concerning the scope of revisional jurisdiction under Section 263 of the Income Tax Act, specifically examining whether the…
November 20, 2025
Kerala High Court emphasises that “the object of maintenance is to prevent destitution” — Court holds that Family Court cannot deny interim maintenance merely by relying on technical objections and must ensure real-time financial protection for a deserted spouse
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Kerala High Court emphasises that “the object of maintenance is to prevent destitution” — Court holds that Family Court cannot deny interim maintenance merely by relying on technical objections and must ensure real-time financial protection for a deserted spouse

Court’s decision The Kerala High Court delivered a detailed ruling reiterating that the jurisdiction to grant interim maintenance serves a social-welfare objective and cannot be neutralised by narrow procedural objections.…
November 20, 2025