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The Kerala High Court has won the Gold Award at the National e-Governance Awards 2026 for its District Court Case Management System. The AI and technology-driven initiative has streamlined judicial workflows, improved case monitoring and enhanced accessibility, transparency and paperless court administration

The Kerala High Court directed authorities to prepare a fresh layout plan for Thirumullavaram Beach ahead of Karkidaka Vavu Bali, citing shortcomings in crowd management. The revised plan must ensure safe pilgrim movement, emergency access and essential facilities

The Kerala High Court granted regular bail to nine accused in the alleged attack on Enforcement Directorate officials after a search at former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's residence, citing near-complete investigation while imposing strict bail conditions, including damage compensation

The Kerala High Court granted regular bail to several accused in the alleged attack on Enforcement Directorate officials after a search at former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's residence. The ED termed the incident a pre-planned, coordinated assault linked to its investigation

The Kerala High Court directed the state government to implement the modalities proposed in the draft anti-ragging Bill until the legislation is finalised. The order came while hearing a plea seeking stricter enforcement and monitoring of ragging incidents in educational institutions

The Kerala High Court directed the Guruvayur Devaswom Managing Committee to consider appointing an institutional consultant to modernise its administrative and financial systems. The court stressed that an integrated digital platform would enhance transparency, accountability, auditing and overall administrative efficiency

The Kerala High Court questioned the role of senior police officials in the release of Dr M K Ram, accused in dental student Nithin Raj's suicide case. It sought an action report against the investigating officer and ordered scrutiny of procedural lapses

The SIT has alleged that former TDB president P S Prasanth and former board member A Ajikumar ignored recommendations on traditional replating and entrusted work to a private firm. Investigators claim the decision concealed facts related to the alleged Sabarimala gold loss

The Supreme Court restored the Kerala Waqf Board's autonomy by deleting the High Court's direction requiring it to function under a joint secretary's supervision. It asked the High Court to expeditiously decide the pending PILs after hearing all parties

The Kerala government informed the High Court that Rs 5 lakh ex gratia has been credited to the accounts of each of the eight Wayanad landslide victims, while Rs 18 lakh was sanctioned for the injured. Compensation will be released after legal heirship and medical assessment

The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of a case concerning access to expensive life-saving cancer medicines after a Kerala woman died during proceedings. The apex court sought expeditious disposal of the matter, highlighting the larger public interest in affordable patented drugs

The Kerala High Court directed a senior VACB officer to reassess allegations of fund misappropriation involving the sale of 'Adiya Sishtam Ghee' at Sabarimala temple. The probe will examine audit reports, records and possible criminal liability after concerns over earlier vigilance findings

The Kerala High Court refused to stay the trial against 16 accused in the 2018 murder of SFI activist Abhimanyu, ruling that allegations against them differ from those against other accused and that delaying proceedings would unnecessarily prolong the trial

The Kerala High Court directed the state government to ensure prompt ex gratia payments and treatment for victims of the Wayanad landslide. It also sought an explanation on why workers remained at the tunnel project site despite orders suspending construction activities

The Kerala High Court on Friday rejected an unconditional apology from Cashew Secretary K. Biju regarding a controversial prosecution order in a multi-crore corruption case, sternly warning the state's bureaucracy against confronting the judiciary to shield political figures

The Kerala High Court vacated its interim order granting police protection to Monalisa Bhosle after authorities said they could not trace her using details provided in her petition. The court allowed her to seek fresh protection by approaching police in writing

Kerala High Court declined to transfer the probe into the alleged attack on Enforcement Directorate officials to the Central Bureau of Investigation, citing satisfactory progress by Kerala Police, which has arrested 25 accused and recorded statements from 44 witnesses

The Kerala High Court refused to extend transit bail for Mohd Farman, husband of the woman who gained fame during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela. The court directed him to seek relief in Madhya Pradesh, where he faces kidnapping and related charges

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said the SIT probe into the alleged Sabarimala gold loss case is independent and not politically motivated. He asserted that anyone found guilty will face consequences as the High Court-monitored investigation continues and fresh proceedings begin

The Kerala High Court permitted the SIT probing the alleged Sabarimala gold loss to register a fresh case after finding evidence linked to the 2025 replating of the Dwarapalaka idols. The court directed investigators to thoroughly pursue all aspects of the case