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The Kerala High Court has ordered a police investigation into alleged irregularities in health cards issued to Sabarimala employees. It directed the Travancore Devaswom Board to accept only certificates issued by government medical officers, stressing public health and hygiene

The Kerala High Court stayed the arrest of an Additional District Judge booked in a fatal road accident case involving his 17-year-old son. The court directed him to appear before the investigating officer and sought the state’s response to his anticipatory bail plea

The Kerala High Court permitted a couple expecting a baby with a non-lethal form of skeletal dysplasia to hand over the child to the Child Welfare Committee after birth. The court relied on a medical board's recommendation against terminating the pregnancy

The Supreme Court stayed for a week the investigation into the alleged CMRL bribery case involving former Keralam chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter and son-in-law. It allowed them to pursue an appeal before a Kerala High Court division bench

The Kerala High Court ordered an FIR and full investigation into alleged financial dealings between CMRL and Exalogic Solutions, involving Pinarayi Vijayan’s family. The ruling follows an Enforcement Directorate probe, but registration of an FIR does not establish guilt

The Kerala High Court questioned the Centre’s stand on establishing AIIMS in the state, asking whether Kerala’s comparatively better healthcare infrastructure had become a handicap. The court also questioned private hospitals being treated as a disqualification and sought a review.

The Kerala High Court was informed that the Travancore Devaswom Board will address FSSAI-identified deficiencies in cleaning, sanitation, pest control and storage at Sabarimala’s prasadam unit. The court also directed officials to expedite steps to establish a full-fledged food analysis laboratory.

Kerala Minister K Muraleedharan said the state government would consider further steps if the SIT fails to file a charge sheet in the Sabarimala gold loss cases by the High Court’s September 25 deadline

The Kerala High Court was informed that the SIT probing the Sabarimala gold loss case will file a chargesheet in the doorframe case by September 25. The court directed investigators to expedite the remaining probe, including the Dwarapalaka idol case

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