News Kerala High Court declares that “bail cannot be cancelled in a mechanical manner and must be based on supervening circumstances” — Court restores liberty after finding no violation of conditions and holds that cancellation of bail was unjustified RawlawNovember 13, 20256 min read
News Kerala High Court holds that “pre-deposit cannot exceed the very subject matter of the appeal” — Court clarifies that fixation of pre-deposit under SARFAESI must reflect judicial reasoning and cannot become an onerous barrier to appellate review RawlawNovember 12, 20255 min read
News 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 RawlawNovember 12, 20256 min read
News Kerala High Court reiterates that “withdrawal of a quashing petition restores the matter to its ordinary legal course” — Court declines to interfere and permits accused to pursue alternate remedies under law RawlawNovember 12, 20255 min read
News Kerala High Court holds that “courts cannot quash prosecution when allegations disclose possession of commercial quantity” — Court reiterates that NDPS Act offences demand strict scrutiny and rejects plea for quashing under Section 482 CrPC RawlawNovember 12, 20256 min read
News 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 RawlawNovember 12, 20256 min read
News 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 RawlawNovember 11, 20256 min read
News 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 RawlawNovember 11, 20256 min read
News Kerala High Court holds that “a melpattam right is only a right to take usufructs and creates no interest in land” — Court rejects exclusive ownership claim and upholds partibility of ancestral tarwad property RawlawNovember 11, 20256 min read
News Kerala High Court holds that “a show-cause notice is only a preliminary step and judicial interference is unwarranted at this stage” — Court refuses to quash benami proceedings and directs petitioners to present their defence before authorities RawlawNovember 11, 20256 min read
