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Civil
14-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 141 : 2026 KER 62852
Anoop Jayakumar v. Anil Kumar
MFA (ECC) No. 13 of 2025
Bench: S. Manu; J.
Employees Compensation Act 1923
Headnote: Employees Compensation Act, 1923 - Section 4(2A) - Reimbursement of medical expenditure - Whether proviso to Rule 3A(2) of the Kerala Employees Compensation Rules, 1958 is in conflict with Section 4(2A) - Held, No.
Criminal
14-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 143 : 2026 KER 63013
Xxxxxx v. State of Kerala
Crl.A. No. 1694 of 2023
Bench: A. Badharudeen; J.
Civil
14-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 144 : 2026 KER 62472
Valappil Pookunhiyakath Beeran Haji v. Valappil Pookunhiykath Sainudheen
RFA No. 653 of 2013
Bench: Sathish Ninan & . Krishna Kumar: JJ.
Civil Procedure Code 1908 - Order VI Rule 3, Specific Relief Act, 1963 - Section 16(c) & 23
Headnote: Civil Procedure Code 1908 - Order VI Rule 3, Specific Relief Act, 1963 - Section 16(c) & 23 - Readiness and Willingness - Liquidation of Damages - Pleadings.
Constitution
13-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 138 : 2026 KER 63057
Vidya Sankar v. Union of India
W.P. (C) No. 26238 of 2026
Bench: Bechu Kurian Thomas; J.
Constitution of India - Article 226
Headnote: Procedural Law - Constitution of India - Article 226 - Jurisdiction - Cause of Action - Administrative Fairness.
Criminal
13-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 133 : 2026 KER 62446
Xxxxxx v. State Of Kerala
Crl.A. No. 1714 of 2024
Bench: A. Badharudeen; J.
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
Headnote: Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 - Proof of Penetration - Medical Evidence - Delay in FIR - Explanation - Conviction and Sentence.
Criminal
13-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 132 : 2026 KER 61560
Prasanth T. v. State of Kerala
Crl.A. No. 1126 of 2023
Bench: *Raja Vijayaraghavan V. & K.V. Jayakumar; JJ.
Civil
13-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 131 : 2026 KER 61759
Fr. Thomas Pulayath v. St.thomas Orthodox Syrian Church Cherukunnam
W.A. No. 378 of 2023
Bench: Dr. A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar & Preeta A.K.
Civil
11-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 111 : 2026 KER 61636
Save a Family Plan India v. Union of India
W.P. (C) No. 43936 of 2025
Bench: Bechu Kurian Thomas; J.
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010
Headnote: Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 - Section 16(3) - Renewal of Certificate - Need for reasoned orders - Rejection of application for renewal of FCRA certificate without specifying reasons is arbitrary and unsustainable. [Paras 11, 13, 16, 19]
Civil
11-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 113 : 2026 KER 62042
Vidya V. v. State of Kerala
W.P. (C) No. 25326 of 2026
Bench: Viju Abraham; J.
Criminal
11-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 114
Kunjumol P.G. v. State of Kerala
W.P. (Crl.) No. 514 of 2026
Bench: Soumen Sen, CJ & Syam Kumar V.M., J.
Criminal
11-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 115
Mini v. State of Kerala
W.P. (Crl.) No. 729 of 2026
Bench: Soumen Sen, CJ & Syam Kumar V.M., J.
Civil
10-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 101 : 2026 KER 61451
M/s. Sree Matha Cosmetic Industries v. Board of Directors of the Uco Bank
W.A. No. 649 of 2026
Bench: Soumen Sen, CJ & Syam Kumar V.M., J.
Civil
10-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 102 : 2026 KER 61320
M/s. Sree Saravana Engineering Bhavani Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Kerala
W.A. No. 2108 of 2025
Bench: Soumen Sen, CJ & Syam Kumar V.M., J.
Criminal
10-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 103 : 2026 KER 57261
Xxxxxx v. State of Kerala
Crl.A. No. 1069 of 2024
Bench: A. Badharudeen; J.
Civil
10-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 104 : 2026 KER 61265
Soniya David v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited
W.A. 1566 of 2026
Bench: Soumen Sen, CJ. & Syam Kumar V.M., J.
CriminaL
07-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 71 : 2026 KER 60930
Manoj @ Loonamanoj v. State of Kerala
Crl.A No. 1926 of 2025
Bench: A. Badharudeen; J.
Constitutional
07-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 72 : 2026 KER 60969 : 2026 KLT OnLine 2102
D. Chandran v. S. Anilkumar
Crl.A. 932 of 2021
Bench: A. Badharudeen; J.
Negotiable Instruments Act 1881
Headnote: Negotiable Instruments Act 1881, Section 118, 138 and 139 - Rebuttal of Presumptions - Financial Capacity - Execution - Discharge of Liability.
Constitutional
06-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 65
Valsa K.K. v. Hdfc LTD
Wp(C) 33175/2016
Bench: M.A. Abdul Hakhim: J.
Constitutional
06-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 66
Karimban Kandi Raveendran v. Kochamvally Pathu
Rcrev. 159/2026
Bench: Soumen Sen, CJ. & Syam Kumar V.M.; J.
Constitutional
06-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 67
S.P. Soudath v. Othayoth Kottoran Santhakumari
Rcrev. 184/2026
Bench: Soumen Sen, CJ. & Syam Kumar V.M.; J.
Constitutional
06-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 68
Leelamma Bony v. Elizabeth P.
Op (Rc) 146/2026
Bench: Soumen Sen, CJ. & Syam Kumar V.M.; J.
Constitutional
06-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 69
P.M. Jabir v. Anila Roy Thomas
Op (Rc) 147/2026
Bench: Soumen Sen, CJ. & Syam Kumar V.M.; J.
Rent Control
05-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 59 : 2026 KER 59792
Thomas v. K.K. Mohanan
OP (RC) No. 95 of 2026
Bench: Soumen Sen, CJ. & Syam Kumar V.M.; J.
Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965 (Kerala)
Headnote: Rent Control Proceedings - Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 - Section 21 - Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965 (Kerala) - Section 14 - Execution of Mediation Settlement.
Criminal
05-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 58 : 2026 KER 59793 : 2026 KLT OnLine 2093
Devu Saji v. State of Kerala
WP(Crl.) 949/2026
Bench: Anil K. Narendran & Muralee Krishna S.; JJ.
Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act 2007 (Kerala)
Headnote: Preventive Detention - Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 2007 (KAA(P) Act) - Section 2(p) - 'Known rowdy'
Criminal
05-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 57 : 2026 KER 60387
G.S. Bijumon v. Inspector of Police
Crl.A. No. 887 of 2015
Bench: A. Badharudeen; J.
Criminal
05-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 56 : 2026 KER 59681
T. Unnikrishnan v. Ratheesh K.
Crl. M.C. No. 4003 of 2026
Bench: C. S. Dias; J.
Criminal
05-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 55 : 2026 KER 60342
Xxx v. State of Kerala
Crl.A. No. 825 of 2022
Bench: A. Badharudeen; J.
Criminal
05-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 52 : 2026 KER 60113
Murukesan @ Thampi v. State of Kerala
Crl.A. No. 155 of 2014
Bench: A. Badharudeen; J.
Criminal
05-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 51 : 2026 KER 57614
Sibu John v. Circle Inspector of Police
Crl.A. No. 258 of 2018
Bench: A. Badharudeen; J.
Criminal
05-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 50 : 2026 KER 59865 : 2026 KLT OnLine 2094 : 2026 KHC OnLine 717
Mammen Mathew v. State of Kerala
Crl.M.C. No. 3558 of 2024
Bench: C. S. Dias; J.
Penal Code 1860, Section 499
Headnote: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 - Section 482 - Penal Code, 1860 - Sections 499, 501, and 502 - Defamation - Essential Ingredients - Reporting of Official Actions - Quashing of Proceedings.
Civil
04-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 49 : 2026 KER 59503
Manu Antony v. Deputy Collector (RR)
W.P. (C) No. 20538 of 2026
Bench: P.V. Kunhikrishnan; J.
Criminal
04-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 46 : 2026 KER 59636
Manu Prasad v. State of Kerala
Crl.A No. 293 of 2016
Bench: A. Badharudeen; J.
Civil
04-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 45 : 2026 KER 59133
R. Anil Kumar v. Sree Sudheendra Medical Mission
O.P. (C) No. 301 of 2017
Bench: Syam Kumar V.M.; J.
Civil
04-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 44 : 2026 KER 59210
Karthik M.I. v. State Bank of India
W.P. (C) No. 17163 of 2026
Bench: Viju Abraham; J.
Civil
04-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 43 : 2026 KER 59706
Aswanichandran C.A. v. Travancore Titanium Products Limited
W.P. (C) No. 41490 of 2025
Bench: Viju Abraham; J.
Civil
04-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 41 : 2026 KER 58751
Dr. Reni Philip v. Suvarnarajendran
W.A. No. 1417 of 2026
Bench: Dr. A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar & Preeta A.K.; JJ.
Criminal
03-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 39 : 2026 KER 59373
Rajeev @ Kottanthara Rajeev v. State of Kerala
Crl.A. No. 652 of 2025
Bench: A. Badharudeen; J.
Criminal
03-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 38 : 2026 KER 59696
Shiju v. State of Kerala
B.A. No. 4130 of 2026
Bench: Dr. Kauser Edappagath; J.
Civil
03-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 37 : 2026 KER 58592
Srimad Samyamindra Thirtha Swamiji v. Raghavendra Thirtha Swami
O.P. (C) No. 1737 of 2019
Bench: Easwaran S.; J.
Civil
03-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 36 : 2026 KER 58469
P.P. Jacob v. Sheeba
O.P. (C) No. 59 of 2026
Bench: Easwaran S.; J.
Criminal
03-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 35 : 2026 KER 59045 : 2026 KLT OnLine 2070
Limu Vincent v. State of Kerala
Crl.A. No. 679 of 2016
Bench: A. Badharudeen; J.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Headnote: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) - Section 239 / Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.), 1973 - Section 216 - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 - Sections 281, 125 and 105 and 106 (1) / Penal Code, 1860 - Sections 279, 337, 304 and 304A - Motor Vehicles (MV) Act, 1988 - Sections 185A, 146 r/w 196 - Court may alter charge.
Criminal
03-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 34 : 2026 KER 59345
Abdul Haneef Madani v. State of Kerala
Crl.A No. 65 of 2024
Bench: A. Badharudeen; J.
Civil
03-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 32 : 2026 KER 58587
DLF Southern Towns Pvt. Ltd v. Aditya Deo
O.P. (C) No. 815 of 2026
Bench: Easwaran S.; J.
Civil
03-08-2026
2026 (8) KLR 30 : 2026 KER 58931
Union of India v. Mini K.C.
W.A. No. 938 of 2026
Bench: Devan Ramachandran & P.M. Manoj ; JJ.
Service
28-07-2026
2026 (7) KLR 289 : 2026 KER 57268
Vastyan v. State of Kerala
W.A. No. 896 of 2026
Bench: Devan Ramachandran & Basant Balaji; JJ.
Payment of Gratuity Act 1972, Civil Supplies Corporation Helpers Service Rules 1978
Headnote: Payment of Gratuity Act 1972 - Section 4(6) - Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation Helpers Service Rules 1978 - Rule 16 - Gratuity Forfeiture Restrictions - Impermissibility of Withholding Gratuity for Minor Penalties - Overriding Statutory Authority.
Constitutional
28-07-2026
2026 (7) KLR 288
P.k.chandran Versus Paikkattu Kavil Vasudevan
O.P. (C) No. 1553 of 2017
Bench: Syam Kumar V.M.; J.
Constitutional
28-07-2026
2026 (7) KLR 287
S.prasannan Versus Controller General Of Patents
W.P. (C) No. 7528 of 2018
Bench: Shoba Annamma Eapen; J.
Constitutional
28-07-2026
2026 (7) KLR 286
Androo Alan Versus Deputy Superintendent Of Police
Crl.R.P. No. 780 of 2026
Bench: A. Badharudeen; J.
Constitutional
28-07-2026
2026 (7) KLR 285
Joshy. K.j Versus State Of Kerala
Crl.A. No. 2302 of 2024
Bench: A. Badharudeen; J.
Constitutional
28-07-2026
2026 (7) KLR 284
G Nagendran, Versus Kerala State Electricity Board
W.A. No. 1718 of 2022
Bench: Dr. A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar & Preeta A.K.; JJ.
Constitutional
28-07-2026
2026 (7) KLR 283
Bijo V K Versus Station House Officer
Crl. M.C. No. 6038 of 2023
Bench: Jobin Sebastian; J.
Constitutional
28-07-2026
2026 (7) KLR 282
Moideen Versus State Of Kerala
W.P. (C) No. 8974 of 2026
Bench: Bechu Kurian Thomas; J.
Constitutional
28-07-2026
2026 (7) KLR 281
Eruvessy Grama Panchayath Versus Tankappan
R.S.A. No. 16 of 2018
Bench: Sathish Ninan & P. Krishna Kumar; JJ.
Constitutional
28-07-2026
2026 (7) KLR 280
Marycom, Versus State Of Kerala,
W.P. (C) No. 26426 of 2020
Bench: Harisankar V. Menon; J.
Constitutional
28-07-2026
2026 (7) KLR 279
Subin Backer Versus Axis Bank LTD.
O.P. (C) No. 2988 of 2025
Bench: Easwaran S.; J.
Property Law
20-12-1950
Kutti Amma v. Kuruvilla
Civil Procedure Code - Stay of Execution & Delivery Order
Headnote: Redelivery for Possession Executed During Stay
Criminal Law
18-12-1950
Abhayagunavardhana v. State
Travancore Penal Code - S.421, S.469
Headnote: Concurrent Sentences for Money Order Forgery and Cheating
Criminal Law
13-12-1950
Thiruvadinatha Pillai v. District Magistrate
Preventive Detention Act IV of 1950 S.3, S.7
Headnote: Unlawful Detention for Withholding Order Copy
Administrative Law
13-12-1950
State v. Joseph Chacko
Public Safety Measures Act V of 1950 - Statutory Finality
Headnote: Non-Appellate Jurisdiction of High Court over Government Appeals
Civil Law
12-12-1950
Kalyani Amma v. Amma Raja
Travancore Debt Relief Act - S.9, S.11, S.15
Headnote: Future Interest Calculation Independent of Statutory Cap
Property Law
08-12-1950
Madaswami Pillai v. Mathevan Pillai
Civil Procedure Code - Compromise Decree on Minor's Property
Headnote: Court Scrutiny & Guardian Duty in Minor Compromise
Property Law
06-12-1950
Ibrahim Koyakutty v. Varghese Varghese
Transfer of Property - Oral Lease & Conveyance Boundaries
Headnote: Conveyance Title over Rejected Adverse Possession
Property Law
05-12-1950
Sreedharan Moothathu v. Varkey
Limitation Act - Art. 101 Specific Performance
Headnote: Limitation Bar on Delayed Suit for Specific Performance
Property Law
04-12-1950
Narayanan Nair v. Narayanan Namboodiri
Cochin Nambudiri Act VIII of 1118, Act XVI of 1118, S.4(d) Verumpattomdar's Act
Headnote: Inapplicability of Unbound Illom Lease
Property Law
01-12-1950
Raman Pillai Narayana Pillai v. Ramakrishna Pillai
Travancore Will's Act, Act VI of 1074
Headnote: Will Validity & Possession Rights
Property Law
01-12-1950
Nanu Pillai v. Maniaru
Malayala Brahmana Act III of 1106
Headnote: Statutory Presumption of Karnavan Debts
Property Law
30-11-1950
Gopala Pillai v. Raghavan Pillai
Civil Procedure Code - Transferee Pendente Lite Rights
Headnote: Transferee Pendente Lite Right to Present Objections
Civil Law
30-11-1950
Varkey v. Abraham
Travancore Debt Relief Act - Waiver of Penalty
Headnote: Waiver of Debt Relief Default Forfeiture by Conduct
Probate Law
29-11-1950
Annaswami Iyer v. Janaki Ammal
Probate and Administration Act II of 1105 - S. 16
Headnote: Probate Court Exclusion of Title Adjudication
Contempt of Court
28-11-1950
Joseph v. Rt. Rev. Dr. James
Contempt of Court Principles
Headnote: Excommunication Threat & Contempt Limits
Property Law
27-11-1950
Karthiayini v. Valliapotti Amma Raja
Civil Courts' Guide Rule 290 - Standing Crops
Headnote: Compensation for Standing Non-Paddy Crops
Criminal Law
27-11-1950
Chacko v. State
Penal Code - Theft and Dishonest Misappropriation
Headnote: Distinction Between Theft and Criminal Misappropriation
Civil Law
24-11-1950
Krishna Kaimal v. Parameswara Kaimal
C.P.C. Forma Pauperis Appeal - Personal Right
Headnote: Indigency Pauper Right Non-Survivable to Legal Heirs
Debt Relief
24-11-1950
Kunju Ali v. Mohammadu
Travancore Debt Relief Act - Mesne Profits Exclusion
Headnote: Inapplicability of Debt Relief Act to Unliquidated Mesne Profits
Preventive Detention
23-11-1950
K. M. Chacko v. State
Preventive Detention Act IV of 1950 - S.3, S.7
Headnote: Black-Marketing Detention Valid for Emergency Public Safety
Criminal Law
22-11-1950
Thomas Varkey v. Idicula John
Travancore Criminal Procedure Code - S.130, S.137
Headnote: Void Order Made Without Mandatory Enquiry
Constitutional Law - Interpretation of Constitutional Provisions
22-11-1950
Nesamony v. Varghese
Constitution of India - Art. 385 Office of Speaker
Headnote: Continuity of State Speaker Post-Constitution
Property Law
22-11-1950
Krishnankutty Panicker v. Govinda Pillai
Mortgage Law - Title Paramount & Joinder of Parties
Headnote: Improper Joinder of Paramount Title Parties in Mortgage Suit
Property Law
16-11-1950
Ouseph v. Krishna Iyer
Act XXI of 1124, Ordinance II of 1125, Act VIII of 1950, T.P. Act S.58(d)
Headnote: Redeemable Mortgage vs Lease Hold Premium
Criminal Law
14-11-1950
State v. Velayudhan Kochunni
Criminal Procedure Code - Bail Provisions
Headnote: Bail Refusal for Grave Homicide Charges
Property Law
13-11-1950
Paranchu Ouseph v. Pakku Kunj athu
Verumpattomdar's Act VIII of 1118, Transfer of Property Act XVIII of 111
Headnote: Lease vs License Criterion of Exclusive Possession
Property Law
13-11-1950
Syriac Nidhiri v. Nagendra Prabhu
Travancore-Cochin Public Safety Measures Act V of 1950 - Requisition
Headnote: Justification of State Land Requisition for Agriculture
Partition
13-11-1950
Punnoose v. Korathu
Travancore Christian Guardianship Act - Unauthorized Alienation
Headnote: Void Minor Property Alienation by Unauthorized Uncle
Criminal Law
13-11-1950
Ahamad Pillai Saithu Muhammad v. State
Criminal Procedure Code - Section 342 Examination
Headnote: Mandatory Duty of Trial Court in Accused Examination
Property Law
10-11-1950
Kunji Krishnan Nair v. Radhakrishnan Nair
Nair Tarwad Partition - Declaration Suit Maintainability
Headnote: Non-Maintainability of Mere Declaration Suit Post Partition
Criminal Law
08-11-1950
Patchan Panki v. Sankunni Menon
Travancore Criminal Procedure Code - S.143 Proviso 2
Headnote: Magistrate Discretion in Emergency Possession Attachment
Criminal Law
08-11-1950
State v. Chacko
Travancore Criminal Procedure Code - S.281 Deaf & Dumb Accused
Headnote: Valid Trial of Deaf-Mute Represented by Counsel
Property Law
08-11-1950
Narayana Panicker v. P. Kumaran Nair
Verumpattomdar's Act - Rent Default Eviction
Headnote: Statutory Protection of Verumpattomdar Tenant
Criminal Law
08-11-1950
In Re: Ouseph Chacko
Criminal Procedure Code - Revisional Power
Headnote: Revisional Non-Interference in Interlocutory Evidence Orders
Criminal Law
06-11-1950
Chacko v. State
Penal Code - Harboring an Offender
Headnote: Stay of Premature Harboring Prosecution
Civil Law
03-11-1950
Kochunni v. Krishnan Kesava Panicker
Civil Procedure Code - S. 41 C.P.C.
Headnote: Execution Limitation & Fraudulent Prevention
Property Law
01-11-1950
Narayanan Krishnan v. Kali Lekshmi
Travancore Ezhava Act III of 1190 - S.19 Explanation 1
Headnote: Presumption of Tarwad Character in Acquisitions
Administrative Law
31-10-1950
Joseph Chacko v. Food Minister
Paddy Acquisition and Movement Control Order 1950 - R.15, R.16
Headnote: Natural Justice Violation in Summary Appeal Rejection
Property Law
30-10-1950
Ouseph v. G. P. Tahsildar
Travancore-Cochin Public Safety Measures Act V of 1950 S.3, S.7, S.8
Headnote: Mootness of Certiorari post Grain Distribution
Family Law
27-10-1950
Manikya Bai v. Venkiteswara Kini
Hindu Law - Maintenance Charge
Headnote: Hindu Wife Maintenance Charge over Husband Assets
Property Law
25-10-1950
Ayyappan v. Sankaran
Marumakkathayam vs Makkavazhi Customary Law
Headnote: Evaluating Evidence of Customary Inheritance System
Civil Law
25-10-1950
Thoma v. Thoma
Civil Procedure Code Order 21 Rule 87
Headnote: Scope of Review & Uncondoned Delay
Criminal Law
24-10-1950
State v. Varkey
Travancore Motor Vehicles Act I of 1117 S.83(1)(a), R.223
Headnote: Mandatory Proof of Police Uniform for Stopping Vehicle
Motor Vehicles
24-10-1950
1951 CriLJ 1075 : 1950 KLT 650 : 1950 KHC 67
State v. P.M. Varkey
Bench: Kunhi Raman & Subrahmania Ayyar JJ.
Criminal Procedure Code (Travancore) - Section 107 & 242(1), Motor Vehicles Act (Travancore) - Section 63(1)(A), 83(1)(A), Motor Vehicles Rules (Travancore) - Rule 283
Debt Relief
16-10-1950
Kunjammalu v. Raman Menon
Debt Relief Act S.8, S.9 - Instalment default & waiver
Headnote: Waiver of Default Penalty by Acceptance of Instalments
Civil Law
13-10-1950
Peerumahamed v. Thankamma Nadachi
Limitation Act - S.18, Art. 151; C.P.C.
Headnote: Exclusion of Time in Fraudulent Suppression
Criminal Law
10-10-1950
Kunjamnia Paru v. State
Travancore Penal Code S.301, S.324; Travancore Crl.P.C. S.349, S.350
Headnote: Bar on Collateral Habeas Corpus Attack against Judicial Sentences
Criminal Law
06-10-1950
Kassim Pillai Assnaru Kutty v. State
Travancore Penal Code - S.140, S.141, S.28, S.301
Headnote: Common Intention in Unlawful Assembly Murder
Property Law
03-10-1950
Ithappiri Mathai v. Devi Antharjanam
Civil Procedure Code Order XXI Rule 20
Headnote: Unrepresented Estate Void Execution Sale
Property Law
03-10-1950
Mathai v. Sree Devi Antharjanam
Civil Procedure Code - O.21 R.20 Notice to Heirs
Headnote: Void Execution Sale conducted without Notice to Deceased Heirs
Insolvency Law
03-10-1950
Neelakanta Iyer Subramonia Iyer v. Official Receiver, Quilon
Insolvency Act - Official Receiver Property Sale
Headnote: Title Passing in Insolvency Estate Sales
Civil Law
29-09-1950
Varkey v. Subbaraya Kammathi
Civil Procedure Code - Execution of Fractional Decree
Headnote: Prohibition on Fractional Decree Execution
Property Law
29-09-1950
Chandy Avira v. Thomman Varkey
Mortgage Law - Possessory Sub-Mortgagee Constructive Trust
Headnote: Sub-Mortgagee Acquisition Held in Trust for Mortgagor
Company Law
22-09-1950
T. Krishna Iyer v. State
Company Law - Reconstruction & Jurisdiction
Headnote: Company Reconstruction Jurisdiction & Transfer
Property Law
14-09-1950
Pyli v. Jacob
Mortgage Law - Full Bench decision 29 TLJ 263
Headnote: Mutual Redemption Rights of Prior & Subsequent Mortgagees
Property Law
14-09-1950
Gopalan v. Sanku
Cochin Civil Procedure Code S.9, Cochin Tenancy Act S.4, Cochin Limitation Act Art.131
Headnote: Res Judicata Bar on Second Title Suit post Decree Expiry
Property Law
12-09-1950
Krishna Menon v. Ouseph Michael
Transfer of Property Act S.52; Cochin C.P.C. O.21 R.97, 99, 100
Headnote: Lis Pendens Application to Involuntary Possession Transfers
Contract Law
07-09-1950
Narayana Panicker v. Lona Varkey
Cochin Code of Civil Procedure S. 86(2) - Promissory Note Material Alteration
Headnote: Material Alteration Voiding Promissory Note
Property Law
01-09-1950
Raman Nadar v. Bhoothalingam
Transfer of Property Act - S.53 Benami Transaction
Headnote: Burden of Proof on Allegation of Sham Benami Sale
Civil Law
31-08-1950
Pothen Chandy v. Ouseph Kochaouseph
Civil Procedure Code - Transfer of Suit
Headnote: Case Transfer for Judicial Apprehension of Bias
Personal Law
21-08-1950
Sankaran Nair Padmanabhan Nair v. Narayani Amma Kalyani Amma
Nair Act II of 1100, S.41, S.17 of Act I of 1088
Headnote: Sub-Tarwad Character of Pre-Act Gift Deeds
Criminal Law
18-08-1950
Souriar v. Ouseph Anna
Criminal Trespass, Delivery Kychit Evidence
Headnote: Rebutting Delivery Kychit Presumption in Trespass
Property Law
18-08-1950
Idikkali Parvathy Amma v. Cheriyan
Mortgage Assignment, Estoppel against Mortgagee
Headnote: Estoppel of Assignee Mortgagee Denying Mortgagor Title
Property Law
18-08-1950
Pakian Pillai v. Thirunamakarasu Pandaram
Limitation Act Sections 14, 122, 129
Headnote: Reversioner Challenge to Non-Necessary Widow Sales
Criminal Law
18-08-1950
State VS Packiaraj
Travancore Penal Code - S.502 Exception 9
Headnote: Good Faith Requirement in Newspaper Defamation
Contract Law
16-08-1950
Kochurama Panicker v. Varkey
Travancore Contract Act S.40, S.55, S.56
Headnote: Subscriber Subscription Refund in Chitty Collapse
Municipal Law
09-08-1950
Ahemad Hydros v. Allwaye Municipality
District Municipalities Act - S.365
Headnote: Contractual Toll Default Non-Prosecutable as Municipal Dues
Criminal Law
08-08-1950
Narayananan Nair v. State
Travancore Penal Code - S.301, S.325
Headnote: Conviction Alteration from Murder to Grievous Hurt
Medical Negligence
08-08-1950
Janaki Gopal v. State
Criminal Procedure Code - Expunging Adverse Remarks
Headnote: Expunging Unwarranted Judicial Remarks on Doctors
Criminal Law
08-08-1950
Govindan Kutty v. State
Penal Code - Voluntarily Causing Hurt
Headnote: Evidentiary Standard for Conviction in Mutual Fights
Banking and Finance
07-08-1950
Central Banking Corporation Ltd. v. Nedungadi Bank Ltd.
Floating Charge, Equitable Assignment
Headnote: Equitable Assignment of Commercial Rebates
Civil Law
07-08-1950
Sivarama Pillai v. Aundy Pillai
Indian Evidence Act - S.114(g) Non-Production of Accounts
Headnote: Adverse Inference for Non-Production of Estate Accounts
Criminal Law
07-08-1950
Mathai Manjooran v. State
Constitution of India Art.20(2); Cochin Crl.P.C. S.92, S.317
Headnote: Preventive Security Proceedings Not Barring Criminal Trial
Property Law
03-08-1950
Veronica v. State
Court-Fees Act S.3(4)(f), S.4(iv)(c), S.4(v), S.7(4)(c), S.7(5)
Headnote: Valuation of Limited Possessory Right for Court Fees
Property Law
03-08-1950
Krishnan Kartha v. Kumaraswami Namboodiripad
Revenue Recovery Act - S.2 & S.39, Lis Pendens Exclusion
Headnote: Extinction of Prior Encumbrances in Revenue Sale
Property Law
02-08-1950
Vasudevan Nambooripad v. Aliasan
Jenmi and Kudiyan Act - Michavarom First Charge
Headnote: Mandatory Joinder of Possessory Mortgagees in Michavarom Charge
Property Law
01-08-1950
Janaki Amma v. Padmavathi Amma
Nair Tarwad Partition Principles
Headnote: Severance of Joint Status in Nair Tarwad
Property Law
25-07-1950
Sree Varaha Devaswom v. Rukkia Bai
Cochin Agriculturists' Relief Act - S.8, S.9
Headnote: Pattom Arrears Charge Preserved in Mortgage Redemption
Property Law
25-07-1950
Kesavan Nair v. Neelakanta Panicker
Civil Procedure Code - Receiver Lease Powers
Headnote: Validity of One-Year Agricultural Lease Granted by Receiver
Civil Law
25-07-1950
Velayudhan Pillai v. Kumaran Nair
Constitution of India - Writ of Certiorari
Headnote: Abuse of Certiorari where Alternative Remedy Exists
Civil Law
24-07-1950
Pathini Pillai v. Chenthiperumal Pillai
Civil Procedure Code S.206 - Trial court amendment after appeal confirmation
Headnote: Trial Court Decree Amendment Jurisdiction Post-Appeal
Property Law
19-07-1950
Velayudha Kurup Narayana Kurup v. Govinda Pillai Narayana Pillai
Partition Deed Clause VI - Construction of Charge
Headnote: Intention Wording for Creation of Property Charge
Land Law
19-07-1950
Seshadranath Sarma v. Chief Secretary
Land Acquisition Act IV of 1091 S.6, S.9; Land Conservancy Act
Headnote: Due Process in Pre-Existing Structure Evictions
Property Law
19-07-1950
Kavukutty Amma v. Thankam Amma
Evidence Act S.44; Cochin Nayar Act XIII of 1095
Headnote: Primary Scrutiny of Decree Validity before Gross Negligence
Property Law
18-07-1950
Kuttan v. Ithac
Jenmi and Kudiyan Act V of 1071 / Act XII of 1108 S.3, S.5, S.42
Headnote: Irredeemability & Statutory Ownership of Kudiyan
Criminal Law
10-07-1950
Ramakrishna Pillai v. State
Cochin Penal Code Ss. 28, 281, 283, 303
Headnote: Individual Assault Liability in Absence of Common Intention
Civil Law
10-07-1950
Govindan Madhavan Potti v. Subramonia Iyer
Travancore Civil Procedure Code - S.108 (S.144) Restitution Profits
Headnote: Full Compensation for Dispossession Period under Restitution
Company Law
03-07-1950
Achuthan Pillai v. Cyriac J. Mattathil
Companies Act IX of 1114 - S.287 & Liquidator Directions
Headnote: Court Jurisdiction on Liquidator Void Alienation Applications
Constitutional Law
27-06-1950
A. Nesamony v. T. M. Varghese
Constitution of India Art. 379, 382, 385; Adaptation of Laws Order 1950
Headnote: Continuance of Speaker Tenure in Part B States
Limitation
23-06-1950
Devasia v. Kuruvilla
Execution Petition Limitation - Judicial Disposal
Headnote: Execution Limitation Computed from Judicial Disposal
Property Law
22-06-1950
Ittimathu Pavu v. State
Land Acquisition Act - Valuation Criteria
Headnote: Highest Value Consideration in Land Acquisition
Criminal Law
15-06-1950
Joseph v. Anchalo Fernandez
Travancore Criminal Procedure Code S.244
Headnote: Judicial Discretion on Complainant Attendance
Criminal Law
14-06-1950
Kesava Pillai Kunjan Pillai v. State
Travancore Penal Code S.326; Travancore Evidence Act S.32
Headnote: Admissibility of Dying Declaration in Stabbing Conviction
Labour Law
13-06-1950
C. K. M. Union Ltd. v. M. O. John
Workmen's Compensation Act (Act XIII of 1114) S.3 proviso 5, S.34
Headnote: Pauper Application Distinct from Civil Suit Bar
Criminal Law
13-06-1950
Abraham Upadesi v. Mathai Titus
Travancore Criminal P.C. S.113(1), S.113(3)
Headnote: Magistrate Discretion for Emergency Interim Bond
Property Law
12-06-1950
Abdul Rahiman v. Mattancherry Municipal Commissioner
Municipal Act XVIII of 1113 (Cochin) - S.178, S.366
Headnote: Eviction of Licensee upon Expiration
Property Law
12-06-1950
Cheriyan v. Meerakhan
Civil Procedure Code - Order II Rule 2 Mortgage Suits
Headnote: Abatement of Mortgage Charge Pro Tanto on Auction Purchase
Criminal Law
10-06-1950
AIR 1952 TC 565 : 1953 CriLJ 75 : ILR 1951 TC 331 : 1951 KLT 735 : 1951 KHC 35
Assanaru Kutty v. State
Crl. A. No. 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94 of 1950, R. T. No. 19 of 1950
Bench: Koshi & Govinda Pillai; JJ.
S.140 and 301 of the Travancore Penal Code read with S.28 and 141
Criminal Law
03-06-1950
Bhaskara Pillai v. State
Indian Constitution - Leave to Appeal Supreme Court
Headnote: Validity of Chief Justice Appointment & Bench Constitution
Municipal Law
05-04-1950
V. S. T. Shaik Mansoor v. Sirkar
District Municipalities Act (Travancore) S.326(13), S.334; General Clauses Act
Headnote: Scope of 'Public' in Industrial Establishment Licensing
Civil Law
05-04-1950
C. S. Pillai v. Narayana Iyer
Civil Procedure Code - Pleader Authority & Fresh Vakkalath
Headnote: Curing Defect in Restoration Application by Fresh Vakkalath
Limitation
03-04-1950
Janaki Amma v. Abraham
Travancore Limitation Act S.19 - Acknowledgment in Written Statement
Headnote: Conditional Written Statement Acknowledgment Saving Limitation
Civil Law
03-04-1950
Karthiyani Amma v. Meemikunju Haji
Cochin Civil Procedure Code - Execution Court Limits
Headnote: Prohibition on Awarding Unprovided Expenses in Execution
Municipal Law
29-03-1950
Municipal Council, Alleppey v. Bombay Company Ltd. Alleppey
District Municipalities Act S.326(13), S.334, S.261
Headnote: Mandatory Municipal License for Factory Canteens
Administrative Law
29-03-1950
Municipal Council of Alleppey v. Manager, Bombay Company Ltd.
District Municipalities Act - S.326(13) & S.334 Canteen License
Headnote: Factory Canteen Licensing as Public Place
Civil Law
17-03-1950
Mathai v. Thomas
Execution - Chitty Assets Attachment
Headnote: Restriction of Attachment to Specified Chitty Assets
Civil Law
13-03-1950
Itty Philipose v. Geevarghese Idichandy
Travancore Civil Procedure Code - Territorial Jurisdiction
Headnote: Decree Court Execution Jurisdiction Post Territorial Transfer
Constitutional Law
11-03-1950
Vareed v. State
Constitution of India Art. 14; Cochin Revenue Recovery Act
Headnote: Special Revenue Recovery Procedure for Paliam Estate Valid
Civil Law - Contract Law
03-03-1950
Devassia v. Kurian
Contract Act - Breach of Warranty
Headnote: Restitution for Breach of Sale Warranty
Criminal Law
01-03-1950
State v. Choni Yohannan
Travancore Penal Code - S.303, S.326; Crl.P.C. S.345
Headnote: Reversal of Unreasonable Acquittal in Double Stabbing
Debt Relief
01-03-1950
Chacko v. Francis Kathanar
Debt Relief Act - Novation vs Renewal
Headnote: Novation Distinguished from Debt Renewal
Personal Law
24-02-1950
Mohamed Haneefa v. Thajudeen
Mohammedan Law - De facto guardian alienation
Headnote: Void Alienation by De Facto Guardian under Mohammedan Law
Civil Law
14-02-1950
Chacko Joseph v. Raman Pillai Bhaskaran Nair
Civil Procedure Code - Surety Bond Limit & Arrest Warrant
Headnote: Surety Bond Cap & Arrest Warrant Procedure
Criminal Law
06-02-1950
Kesavan v. Sirkar
Food grains Rationing Order, Temporary Act principles
Headnote: Termination of Prosecution upon Temporary Statute Expiry
Criminal Law
31-01-1950
Sreekantan Nair v. State
Travancore Penal Code, Travancore Emergency Powers Act
Headnote: Bail Rejection for Emergency Assembly Offences
Family Law
31-01-1950
State v. Sheikh Mahomed Alim Saheb
Shaffi Mohammedan Law - Dissolution for Non-Maintenance
Headnote: Shaffi Muslim Wife Extra-Judicial Dissolution Right
Criminal Law
31-01-1950
Kochupennu Kalyani v. State
Travancore Criminal Procedure Code - S.282 (S.342 Cr.P.C.)
Headnote: Limits of Accused Statement under S.282 Cr.P.C.
Civil Law
25-01-1950
K. G. Jacob v. Ittyavira George
Debt Relief Act, S.31 C.P.C., S.16 Debt Relief Act
Headnote: Execution Directions & Payment Appropriation
Civil Law
23-01-1950
Kalyani Ammal v. Kochu Krishnan
Code of Civil Procedure - Restoration of Suit
Headnote: Restoration of Suit Dismissed by Court Mistake
Civil Law
18-01-1950
Krishna Iyer Narayana Iyer v. Lekshmi Amma
Civil Procedure Code - Clerical Omission in Execution
Headnote: Fresh Execution Application Allowed for Clerical Omission
Administrative Law
18-01-1950
Aiyam Perumal Pillai v. Chief Secretary
Public Safety Measures Ordinance No. 5 of 1125 - S.19
Headnote: Executive Discretion in Land Requisition
Property Law
16-01-1950
D. S. Pillai v. Madappan Pillai Eswaran Pillai
Travancore Limitation Act - Art. 164 Delivery Application
Headnote: Three-Year Limitation for Court Sale Possession Delivery
Debt Relief
16-01-1950
Kadutha Kunjappy v. Kochukumaran Damodaran
Travancore Debt Relief Act - Instalment Defaults
Headnote: Debt Relief Benefits Preserved Post Court Holiday
Succession and Inheritance
12-01-1950
Govindan Nair v. Janaki Amma
Indian Succession Act 1925 S.213 - Revocation of Will
Headnote: Revocation of Unregistered Joint Will by Registered Settlement
Debt Relief
06-01-1950
Gopalakrishna Iyer v. Picha Pillai
Travancore Debt Relief Act - S.12 Statutory Interest Cap
Headnote: Unenforceability of Post-Act Decrees Exceeding 4% Interest
Criminal Law
04-01-1950
Varkey Joseph v. State
Travancore Code of Criminal Procedure - Amalgamation
Headnote: Illegality of Amalgamating Police Charge & Private Complaint
Habeas Corpus
01-01-1950
Peerukannu Pakirkhan v. Sirkar
Travancore Cr.P.C. S.402 & Emergency Powers Act I of 1122 - S.29
Headnote: Locus of Executive Satisfaction in Emergency Detention