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Kerala High Court Upholds Conviction under POCSO Act; Holds Potency Test on Accused Permissible Without Consent and Not Violative of Article 21

In a judgment dated *25th May 2026, the Kerala High Court dismissed Criminal Appeal No. 1166 of 2017 filed by the accused, **Ebin A.V., confirming his conviction and sentence under…

Defendant’s Property Need Not Be Scheduled in Plaint in Suits for Fixation of Boundary; Mentioning Common Boundary With Defendant Sufficient Under Order VII Rule 3 CPC: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has held that in a suit for fixation of boundary, it is not mandatory for the plaintiff to incorporate the defendant's property in a separate schedule…

Kerala High Court Holds Unattested Alteration in Will Has No Legal Effect and Grants Probate by Excluding Tampered Portion Changing Bequest from Sole Daughter to All Children

The Kerala High Court has held that any obliteration, interlineation or alteration made in an unprivileged Will after its execution shall have no legal effect unless the alteration is executed…

Kerala High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail Solely On Ground Of Concealment That Accused Was Abroad At The Time Of Filing Application

The Kerala High Court has held that the failure of an accused to disclose in the anticipatory bail application that he is abroad at the time of filing is, by…

Supreme Court Petition Challenges Kerala HC’s Anticipatory Bail to MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil in Rape-Miscarriage Case Over “Consensual” Remarks

The complainant in a high-profile rape case against former Kerala Congress MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil has moved the Supreme Court, seeking to quash the Kerala High Court's February 12, 2026, order…

Supreme Court: Non-Parties Adversely Affected by Judgments Can Seek Review or Fresh Challenge Before Appropriate Forum

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that individuals not party to a judicial proceeding but impacted negatively by its outcome retain viable remedies, including seeking review on limited grounds or filing…

Justice BV Nagarathna Urges Judges: Prioritize Constitutional Duty Over Career Prospects

Supreme Court Judge Justice BV Nagarathna has called upon the judiciary to exhibit unwavering courage and conviction, stressing that judges must not hesitate in delivering the right decision—even if it…

Supreme Court Shuts Down MLA’s Corruption Probe Bid Against Kerala CM: “Fight Political Battles at the Ballot Box, Not Courtroom

On October 6, 2025, the Supreme Court dismissed a high-stakes petition by Kerala Congress MLA Mathew A. Kuzhalnadan seeking an investigation into alleged corruption involving Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and…

Kerala High Court Rules Against Collection of Certificate Verification Fee by Bar Council

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The Kerala High Court has held that the Bar Council of Kerala cannot collect fees from applicants for verifying their certificates with universities and examination boards. The Court further ruled…

Supreme Court Rules Change of Law Cannot Reopen Acquittal Case

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court held that a delay condonation application with an appeal against an acquittal cannot be allowed based solely on a subsequent change of law.…