Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: June 7 to 13, 2026

This weekly round-up collects Kerala High Court decisions covered by Legal Republic in the selected period. Each entry gives the court, case name or citation, a short holding, and a link to the full article.

Key Decisions

#1High Court of Keralawrit petition civil

M.C. Kunhunni Raja v. Commissioner, Malabar Devaswom Board, 2026:KER:36274

Kerala HC quashes Executive Officer appointment at Thirumandhamkunnu Bhagavathy Temple, directs appointment of hereditary trustee within one month and framing of a new scheme within three months.

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#2High Court of Keralamatrimonial appeal

Sujithra P.A. v. Anishkumar T.R., Mat.Appeal No.296 of 2026 (2026:KER:37012)

Kerala HC upholds ex parte divorce decree in Sujithra P.A. v. Anishkumar T.R., rejecting forgery claim after postman's testimony and Aadhaar-verified delivery records.

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#3High Court of Keralasuo motu writ petition

Suo Motu Writ Petition v. State of Kerala & Ors., WP(C) No. 7844 of 2023

Kerala HC issues fresh directions to Kochi Corporation to clear waste along Kochi-Panavel Highway and near Kochu Kadavanthara railway overbridge after earlier order not sustained.

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#4High Court of Keraladevaswom board audit report

Joint Director, Local Fund Audit, TDB v. Secretary, Travancore Devaswom Board, DBAR No. 2 of 2011

Kerala HC directs Devaswom Audit Director to explain 17-year delay in finalising Travancore Devaswom Board audit for 2008-09 under Section 32 TCHRI Act.

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#5High Court of Keralawrit petition civil

Ivanov Alexander & Others v Union of India & Others, WP(C) No. 17115 of 2026

Kerala HC directs Registry to get JFCM-I Thoppumpady's report on delay in MSC Elsa 3 formal investigation before deciding crew passport release plea.

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#6High Court of Keraladevaswom board audit report

The Joint Director v The Secretary (DBAR No. 1 of 2026 & SSCR No. 3 of 2026), DBAR No. 1 of 2026

Kerala HC orders fresh re-evaluation by a senior Vigilance officer in the Sabarimala Abhisheka Neyy Prasadam misappropriation case involving a loss of ₹17,14,460.

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#7High Court of Keralamotor accident claims appeal

The New India Assurance Company Limited v. Devaki and Others, 2026:KER:38133

Kerala HC in MACA 349/2020 reduces motor accident compensation to ₹5.08 lakh, restricting loss of dependency to one sibling who proved actual dependence.

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#8High Court of Keralacriminal misc petition

Katie Michelle Phelps & Anr. v. State of Kerala, Crl.M.C. No. 4547 of 2026

The Court stays Crime No.151/2026 of Fort Kochi Police Station after finding charges were framed under the repealed Aircraft Act, 1934.

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#9High Court of Keralawrit petition family court

Sreedhanya Bhaskaran v. Balakrishnan V.S. & Another, OP (FC) No. 170 of 2026

Kerala HC grants interim custody to mother after unidentified lawyer disrupts child interaction in court hall; Registry directed to identify the lawyer with Bar Council assistance.

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