Kerala High Court: News
CBFC tussle: Kerala HC watches 'Haal'; next hearing on Thursday
The Kerala High Court recently watched the Malayalam film Haal, which is at the center of a legal dispute over alleged censorship.
Kerala HC quashes ownership certificates: Mohanlal ivory case explained
The Kerala High Court on Friday quashed the ownership certificates issued to actor Mohanlal for possessing ivory.
Kerala minister offers support to girl refused entry over hijab
Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty has offered to help a Muslim student who was denied entry into a Kochi school for wearing a hijab.
Kerala HC to screen 'Haal' amid beef biriyani controversy
The Kerala High Court has decided to watch the Malayalam film Haal as part of its ongoing judicial scrutiny over the movie's content and certification process.
Explainer: What is the Kerala Catholic school hijab row
A private school in Kerala's Ernakulam district has declared a two-day holiday following protests by parents over the school's refusal to allow a Muslim student to wear a hijab.
Sabarimala gold case: Ex-TDB president, board members named in FIR
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has registered a case against former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president A Padmakumar in the Sabarimala missing gold case.
Sabarimala gold scam: Retired HC judge begins assessing temple valuables
Retired Kerala High Court judge KT Sankaran has started his task of assessing the valuables at the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple.
'Haal': CBFC objects to beef biriyani scene; makers move HC
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has reportedly asked the makers of the Malayalam film Haal to remove certain scenes and dialogues from the film, citing religious sensitivities.
'Centre has failed Kerala people': HC on Wayanad loan relief
The Kerala High Court has slammed the central government for its refusal to waive loans of those affected by the Wayanad landslides.
Court findings show Sabarimala sponsor wanted leftover gold for wedding
The Sabarimala gold case has taken a shocking turn with court documents revealing an email in which the temple's sponsor, Unnikrishnan Potty, sought permission to use the remaining gold after plating to solemnize a wedding for a girl.
Dulquer Salmaan moves HC over luxury car seized by customs
Actor Dulquer Salmaan has approached the Kerala High Court, challenging the Customs Department's decision to seize one of his high-end cars on allegations of tax evasion.
Kerala HC temporarily stays obscenity case against actor Shweta Menon
The Kerala High Court has granted interim relief to actor Shweta Menon, who is facing allegations of appearing in obscene films and advertisements for monetary gain.
Challans there but no public toilets? Court pulls up NHAI
The Kerala High Court has criticized the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for not providing and maintaining public toilets on national highways.
Malayalam rapper Vedan appears before police in rape case
Popular Malayalam rapper Hirandas Murali, known by his stage name Vedan, appeared before the Thrikkakara police in Ernakulam on Tuesday morning.
HC grants anticipatory bail to rapper Vedan in rape case
The Kerala High Court has granted anticipatory bail to Malayalam rapper Hirandas Murali, popularly known as Vedan.
SC returns son's custody to mother, noting child's separation anxiety
The Supreme Court has restored a mother's custody of her 12-year-old son, reversing its earlier decision that had awarded permanent custody to the child's biological father.
Why Kerala has 'arrested' a cargo ship
Kerala has arrested the Liberian container ship MSC Akiteta II, which is currently within Indian territorial waters, after the Kerala High Court ordered its arrest on Monday.
Minu Muneer arrested for alleged online harassment against Balachandra Menon
Malayalam actor Minu Muneer (45) was arrested on Monday by Kochi City's cybercrime police for allegedly making obscene and defamatory comments against fellow actor-director Balachandra Menon on social media.
Why did SIT drop all Hema Committee cases? Find out
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing sexual harassment cases in Malayalam cinema, based on the Justice Hema Committee report, has dropped all 35 cases.
Priyanka Gandhi summoned by court over petition challenging Wayanad win
The Kerala High Court has summoned Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over a petition by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Navya Haridas.
Kerala HC stays ED official's arrest in ₹2cr bribe case
The Kerala High Court has granted interim relief to Shekhar Kumar, Assistant Director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Kochi. The court has stayed his arrest till June 11 in a corruption case.
Malayalam actor accused of assaulting manager, police complaint filed
Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan, who recently starred in the action film Marco, has been accused of assaulting his former manager, Vipin Kumar.
Kerala: Thiruvananthapuram airport receives bomb threat via email
Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) received a bomb threat via email on Sunday, April 27.
'Society's objective lost': Why Kerala High Court slammed Red Cross
The Kerala High Court has voiced its unhappiness with the Ernakulam chapter of the Indian Red Cross Society.
Kerala police exhume body of priest found in sitting position
The police in Kerala on Thursday exhumed the body of a self-proclaimed godman, Gopan Swami, who was found in a sitting position in a concrete chamber in Neyyattinkara.
Businessman Boby Chemmanur gets bail in Honey Rose's harassment case
The Kerala High Court has granted bail to businessman Boby Chemmanur, accused of sexual harassment by Malayalam actor Honey Rose.
Kerala High Court cancels Sunburn festival in landslide-hit Wayanad
The Kerala High Court has canceled the Sunburn music festival, which was set to happen on New Year's Eve in Wayanad.
Sabarimala temple's annual pilgrimage begins; what devotees need to know
The Sabarimala temple in Kerala will open its doors on Friday evening, marking the beginning of the annual Mandala-Makaravilakku festival.
Jailed actor's strange request approved: Here's what he asked for
In a rare case, a Kerala court has allowed a prisoner to keep his long hair, overriding the usual prison rule of compulsory haircuts.
CJI Chandrachud's last day: A look at his landmark rulings
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud will retire on November 10, 2024, with Friday (November 8) being his last working day. His successor, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, will take over on November 11.
'Mere withdrawal of marriage promise not suicide abetment': Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court has held that the "mere withdrawal of a promise to marry without anything more would not amount to abetment of suicide" under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Siddique gets interim protection from arrest in rape case
The Supreme Court has granted Malayalam actor Siddique anticipatory bail in a rape case filed by a fellow female actor.
Nationwide manhunt for Malayalam actor Siddique intensifies amid rape allegations
The Kerala Police have ramped up their nationwide search for prominent Malayalam actor Siddique, who is currently evading arrest following serious sexual assault allegations.
Malayalam actor Edavela Babu arrested in sexual assault case
Malayalam actor Edavela Babu was arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) following a complaint filed by actor Minu Muneer.
MeToo accused Siddique still missing; government to block bail re-appeal
Malayalam actor Siddique has been missing since the Kerala High Court denied his anticipatory bail plea in a rape case.
Actor-politician Mukesh grilled for 3hrs after arrest, released on bail
Malayalam actor and legislator M Mukesh was arrested on Tuesday (September 24) on charges of rape but was later released on bail.
Rape case: Malayalam actor Siddique moves HC for anticipatory bail
Malayalam actor Siddique has approached the Kerala High Court, reportedly seeking anticipatory bail in a rape case filed against him.
Will implement Hema Committee recommendations on women's safety soon: Minister
The K Hema Committee report, which highlights the issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry, was officially released on Monday, five years after it was submitted to the Kerala government.
Kerala HC dismisses PIL challenging Hindi names of criminal laws
The Kerala High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) that challenged the Hindi names of three recently implemented criminal laws.
Explained: Row over 'The Kerala Story' broadcast on Doordarshan
Doordarshan's decision to telecast the controversial "The Kerala Story" movie on Friday has triggered a political storm in Kerala.
Mammootty's 'Bramayugam' character name changed a day before film's release!
Mammootty's upcoming Malayalam horror-thriller Bramayugam encountered a legal hurdle just two days before its release.
Kerala: Chaos at Sabarimala Temple amid massive rush, HC intervenes
Kerala's Sabarimala Temple, dedicated to Lord Ayyappan, witnessed a massive surge in pilgrims this year, resulting in chaos.
Kerala HC notice to CM Vijayan, daughter over bribery allegations
The Kerala High Court on Friday issued notices to Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T Veena, and some other leaders seeking their response to a plea seeking an investigation into the bribery allegations against Veena's IT firm.
Woman's naked body cannot be deemed sexual, rules Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court on Monday said that the depiction of a woman's naked body could not be termed as obscene, indecent, or sexually explicit, reported PTI.
Court rejects actor Unni Mukundan's plea in sexual harassment case
Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan faced another setback on Tuesday when the Kerala High Court directed the initiation of a trial against him in an assault case filed in 2017.
'Shocking and haunting': Kerala High Court on Tanur boat tragedy
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday initiated suo motu proceedings into the recent boat tragedy in Malappuram's Tanur, which claimed the lives of 22 people, including seven children, reported Bar and Bench.
SC junks Centre's telecast ban on Malayalam news channel MediaOne
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled against the Kerala High Court's order, which upheld the Centre's ban on the Malayalam news channel MediaOne.