High Court of Kerala

CA NO. 1250 OF 2018 • 17 Feb 2026

The High Court of Kerala allowed the appeal by United India Insurance Company, setting aside the tribunal's order that held the insurer liable to pay compensation to the claimant, who was deemed a gratuitous passenger. The court concluded that since the claimant was not the owner of the goods or a representative, the insurer was not liable for the award amount.

CRL.A NO.480 OF 2004 • 17 Feb 2026

The court order closes the criminal revision petition filed by G. Manikandan due to his death on October 18, 2023. No legal representatives have come forward to continue the petition, leading to its abatement.

N. Nagaresh • 20 Feb 2026

I.K. Shaji, who secured a government job under the Dying-in-harness Scheme after his wife's death, was ordered by the Maintenance Tribunal to pay ₹7,000 per month to his in-laws, Choikutty and Devi, for their maintenance. Shaji challenged this order, arguing he was not liable under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. The High Court dismissed his writ petition, affirming the Tribunal's decision and emphasizing the obligation to maintain parents. The court also dismissed Shaji's review petition, finding no merit in his claims.

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Sathish Ninan • 20 Feb 2026

The case involves Mohanan challenging the dismissal of his application by the Forest Tribunal, which sought exemption of his property from being classified as a private forest under the Kerala Private Forests (Vesting and Assignment) Act. The Tribunal upheld Mohanan's title but found he failed to prove his land was under cultivation and that he did not exceed the ceiling area under the Kerala Land Reforms Act. The High Court concurred with the Tribunal's findings, ultimately dismissing the appeal. The court emphasized the necessity of proving intention to cultivate the land as a key requirement for exemption.

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