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
Kerala High Court rules that NCC’s gender-specific enrolment policy does not violate equality — “There is intelligible differentia in maintaining separate divisions” — Court upholds statutory bar while directing Union Government to consider policy reform for transgender applicants
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Kerala High Court rules that NCC’s gender-specific enrolment policy does not violate equality — “There is intelligible differentia in maintaining separate divisions” — Court upholds statutory bar while directing Union Government to consider policy reform for transgender applicants

Court's decision The Kerala High Court dismissed a challenge filed by a transgender student who sought enrolment in the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and was refused admission solely due to…
November 16, 2025
Kerala High Court holds that “consumer protection law must be interpreted to advance access rather than restrict it” — Court upholds maintainability of complaint on debenture interest default, rejecting argument that NCD investments fall outside the Consumer Protection Act
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Kerala High Court holds that “consumer protection law must be interpreted to advance access rather than restrict it” — Court upholds maintainability of complaint on debenture interest default, rejecting argument that NCD investments fall outside the Consumer Protection Act

Court’s decision The Kerala High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by the Petitioner, who challenged orders of the District and State Consumer Commissions holding that a complaint concerning non-payment…
November 15, 2025
Kerala High Court holds that “a remarriage cannot take away a vested statutory right under Rule 51B” — Court declares that compassionate appointment is a mandatory entitlement for dependents of aided school teachers and sets aside rejection order
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Kerala High Court holds that “a remarriage cannot take away a vested statutory right under Rule 51B” — Court declares that compassionate appointment is a mandatory entitlement for dependents of aided school teachers and sets aside rejection order

Court's decision The Kerala High Court allowed the writ petition challenging the refusal of compassionate appointment to the Petitioner, a dependent of an aided school teacher who died while in…
November 15, 2025