Kerala High Court

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Kerala High Court: States Can Levy Own Tax Rates for BH Series Vehicle Registration

The Kerala High Court has clarified that State governments are free to levy taxes on vehicles registered under the Bharat (BH) Series as...

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Kerala HC Allows Virtual Cross-Examination by Advocates, Cites Justice and Efficiency

In a landmark ruling, the Kerala High Court has held that advocates can conduct cross-examinations of witnesses via video conference under specific circumstances,...

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Kerala High Court Rules Bar Council Cannot Charge for Certificate Verification During Enrollment

The Kerala High Court recently struck down the Bar Council of India’s directive requiring State Bar Councils to collect ₹2,500 for certificate verification...

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Attempt to Murder Cases May Be Quashed if Settlement is Reached: Kerala High Court Clarifies

In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has held that attempt to murder cases, though non-compoundable, may be quashed under certain circumstances...

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Kerala High Court Directs Comprehensive Survey of Captive Elephants to Ensure Welfare

In a significant move aimed at safeguarding the welfare of captive elephants, the Kerala High Court on Thursday directed the State government to...

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Kerala High Court Issues Guidelines to Prevent Misidentification of Juveniles as Adults in Criminal Cases

In a landmark decision aimed at protecting the rights of juveniles, the Kerala High Court has issued new guidelines to ensure that minors...

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Kerala HC Rules YouTube Cannot Be Compelled to Remove Content Without Court Order or Govt Directive

In a significant judgment, the Kerala High Court has ruled that intermediaries like YouTube cannot be forced to remove allegedly defamatory content without...

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Assault Is Not Official Duty: Kerala High Court Denies Protection to Police Officer

The Kerala High Court has ruled that police officers accused of assault cannot claim immunity under Section 197 of the Code of Criminal...