Kerala High court

Only one woman judge in Supreme Court out of 28

There is no woman judge among the five new judges appointed in the Supreme Court who were sworn -on Friday.

Feb 17, 2017, 20:41 PM IST

Kerala dalit rape-cum-murder case: High Court rejects plea by victim's father for CBI probe

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday dismissed writ pleas seeking a CBI probe into the sensational rape and murder of a Dalit woman in nearby Perumbavoor in April this year.

Dec 21, 2016, 18:08 PM IST

Kerala High Court permits employment of women in liquor retail shops

In a significant order, the Kerala High Court has permitted employment of women in foreign liquor retail shops terming as "unsustainable" and "violative of the Constitution" the state's rules restraining women from such jobs.

Dec 20, 2016, 20:48 PM IST

Body of slain woman Maoist Ajitha buried in police presence in Kerala's Kozhikode

About 35 persons, comprising friends and relatives of the slain Maoist, paid their last respects to 45-year-old Ajitha at the public burial ground at West Hill following permission granted by Kerala High Court.

Dec 17, 2016, 19:35 PM IST

Equality before law denied to Muslim women in matter of triple talaq: Kerala HC

The Kerala High Court on Friday said equality before the law has been denied to Muslim women in India in the matter of triple talaq.

Dec 16, 2016, 20:43 PM IST

Women in churidar can't pray at Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple, rules Kerala High Court

In a major development, the Kerala High Court on Thursday ruled that women in churidar cannot pray at Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple.

Dec 08, 2016, 18:53 PM IST

Kerala's LDF govt cancels order for Aranmula airport project

The Kerala government today cancelled all orders related to the proposed Aranmula airport project, including the grant of in-principle sanction.

Nov 23, 2016, 14:13 PM IST

Kerala HC denied pre-arrest bail to local CPI(M) leader

Kerala High Court on Monday rejected the anticipatory bail application of a local CPI(M) leader, who has been named as an accused in a criminal case, and directed him to surrender.

Nov 14, 2016, 15:42 PM IST

Kerala journalists call for boycott of lawyers

Protesting against the restriction imposed on the media from covering court proceedings, Kerala Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ) today called for a boycott of advocates and their programmes in the state.

Jul 28, 2016, 23:02 PM IST

Puttingal Devi temple fire tragedy: Kerala High Court grants bail to all 41 accused

The fire was caused by an unauthorised display of fireworks at the Puttingal Devi temple.

Jul 11, 2016, 12:14 PM IST

Kerala's Nirbhaya: HC rules out CBI probe in Perumbavoor rape-murder case

The Perumbavoor rape victim's kin had demanded a CBI inquiry into the case.

May 30, 2016, 14:28 PM IST

Four new Supreme Court judges sworn-in

Justice AM Khanwilkar, Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice Ashok Bhushan, former ASG L Nageswara Rao were sworn-in as judges of Supreme Court.

May 13, 2016, 11:54 AM IST

Supreme Court to get four new judges today

Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice AM Khanwilkar and Justice Ashok Bhushan and former ASG L Nageswara Rao are scheduled to be sworn-in today.

May 13, 2016, 08:38 AM IST

Justice for Jisha: No interference warranted at this stage in SIT probe, says Kerala HC

Appearing for the state government, Director General of Prosecutions informed the court that the investigation into the rape and murder of the law student is in progress and is at a crucial stage.

May 06, 2016, 16:57 PM IST

CBSE challenges Kerala HC order allowing Hijab in exam hall for AIPMT 2016

Last year, a single Judge of the Kerala High Court had allowed two Muslim girl students to wear hijab while appearing for CBSE AIPMT-2015.

Apr 29, 2016, 14:52 PM IST

All India Pre-Medical Test 2016: Now, Muslim girls can wear hijab for AIPMET but with these conditions!

In a major development, the Kerala High Court has granted permission to Muslim girls to wear hijab, for the All India Pre-Medical Test 2016. Hijab is a customary religious dress.

Apr 27, 2016, 15:51 PM IST

Thrissur Pooram will be celebrated in line with HC guidelines: Chandy

Thrissur Pooram will be celebrated in line with the guidelines issued by the High Court to ensure safety and security and without losing the essence of its tradition, beauty and culture, Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said on Friday.

Apr 15, 2016, 14:02 PM IST

Kerala High Court allows low-decibel fireworks in Pooram festival

The Kerala High Court on Thursday allowed low-decibel fireworks display during the ongoing Pooram festival in Thrissur.

Apr 14, 2016, 19:11 PM IST

Kollam temple fire tragedy: Kerala HC bans fireworks display in all places of worship between sunset and sunrise

The state government told the Kerala High Court that no permission was granted for Puttingal temple fireworks display.

Apr 12, 2016, 14:43 PM IST

Kerala temple tragedy: Seven absconding officials surrender, HC to hear ban on fireworks display

The Kerala High Court is due to hear on Tuesday a PIL seeking a ban on display of high decibel firecrackers during religious events across the state, days after at least 109 people died in a firecracker tragedy at a temple in Kollam.

Apr 12, 2016, 09:02 AM IST