Kerala High Court
The State of Kerala was formed on 01-11-1956 as per the States Reorganisation Act, 1956 by merging the Travancore-Cochin State and the Malabar District of Madras State. Travancore-Cochin State was formed on 01-07-1949 by merging the princely States of Travancore and Cochin. The Malabar District of the Madras State was previously a district of Madras Presidency.
Short Summary
The High Court of Kerala is the highest court in the Indian state of Kerala and the Union territory of Lakshadweep. It is located in Kochi. Drawing its powers under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the High Court has the power to issue directions, orders and writs including the writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari for ensuring the enforcement of the Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Constitution to citizens or for other specified purposes. The High Court is empowered with original, appellate and revisional jurisdiction in civil as well as criminal matters, and the power to answer references to it under some statutes. The High Court has the superintendence and visitorial jurisdiction over all courts and tribunals of inferior jurisdiction covered under its territorial jurisdiction.
Kerala High Court: Established on 1 November 1956
First Chief Justice: Hon'ble Justice K. T. Koshi
State: Kerala