Top 10 Kerala High Court Judgments – December 2025 | LegalWiki
In December 2025, the Kerala High Court delivered several important judgments that clarified key aspects of law and impacted everyday legal practice. This article brings together the top 10 Kerala High Court judgments of the month, offering a concise overview of decisions that are relevant for lawyers, students, and anyone interested in recent legal developments.
Section 528 BNSS Cannot Be Used to Quash NI Act Conviction After Revision Is Decided: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court held that the inherent powers of a High Court under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita cannot be invoked to quash a conviction and sentence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act once the revision is finally decided. Read More
Kerala High Court Raises Concern Over AI-Generated Pleadings in Bank Account De-Freezing Matters
The Kerala High Court has flagged the growing filing of AI-generated writ petitions in matters relating to financial cyber fraud and de-freezing of bank accounts. Read More
Kerala High Court: Preventive Detention Under PIT-NDPS Act Valid Even If Bail Can Be Cancelled
The Kerala HC upheld a preventive detention order under the PIT-NDPS Act issued against a detenu involved in drug-trafficking offences. Read More
Unemployed Wife Entitled to Maintenance Even If Highly Qualified: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court held that a highly qualified wife who is unemployed is entitled to maintenance from her husband until she secures the means to support herself. Read More
Kerala High Court Objects to Security Staff Wearing ‘Bouncer’ T-Shirts in Temple
The Kerala High Court directed the Cochin Devaswom Board to ensure that security personnel wearing T-shirts labelled “bouncer” are not deployed inside or around temple premises. Read More
Kerala High Court Holds Circumstantial Evidence Sufficient to Prove Adultery in Maintenance Cases
The Kerala High Court held that adultery in maintenance proceedings under Section 125 CrPC can be proved through circumstantial evidence if it logically demonstrates adulterous behavior. Read More
Sabarimala Gold Theft Case: Kerala High Court Seeks State’s Stand On Bail Plea Of Accused Jeweller
Accused jeweller Roddam Govardhan has approached the Kerala High Court seeking bail in the Sabarimala gold theft case, denying any role in the alleged misappropriation of temple gold. Read More
Levy of Service Tax on Access to Amusement Facilities Is Unconstitutional: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has held that the levy of service tax on access to amusement facilities is unconstitutional, as the activity falls exclusively within the State’s taxing domain. Read More
Kerala Govt Seeks 45 More Days to Finalise Anti-Ragging Amendment Bill
The Kerala Government informed the Kerala High Court that at least 45 additional days are required to finalise the Kerala Prohibition of Ragging (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Read More
Kerala Judicial Officers’ Association Seeks Action Over Personal Attacks On Judge In Actress Assault Case
The Kerala Judicial Officers’ Association has approached the Kerala High Court seeking action against personal attacks on Ernakulam Principal District and Sessions Court Judge Honey M Varghese after she delivered the verdict in the 2017 actress assault case. Read More
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