News Kerala High Court holds that “the Managing Director is a statutorily recognised person to be treated as the employer” — Court affirms liability of top management in Section 2(e) of Minimum Wages Act prosecutions RawlawNovember 20, 20256 min read
News 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 RawlawNovember 20, 20256 min read
News 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 RawlawNovember 20, 20256 min read
News 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 RawlawNovember 20, 20256 min read
News 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 RawlawNovember 20, 20257 min read
News Kerala High Court faults mechanical Form-5 orders — “Reasons are the heartbeat of every order” — Court condemns stereotype decisions under the Paddy Land Act and directs strict statewide reforms RawlawNovember 17, 20256 min read
News 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 RawlawNovember 16, 20256 min read
News Kerala High Court emphasizes fairness in national film award submissions — “Authority must pass a reasoned order when a technical glitch is alleged” — Court directs timely consideration of filmmaker’s request for acceptance of late entry RawlawNovember 15, 20256 min read
News 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 RawlawNovember 15, 20256 min read
News Kerala High Court holds that “investigation cannot be capitulated to settle personal animosities” — Court quashes proceedings invoking its inherent power to prevent abuse of criminal law machinery RawlawNovember 15, 20256 min read
