Essential Particulars Required in a Bail Application

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The Supreme Court in Zeba Khan v. State Of U.P [2026 INSC 144], observed that every petitioner or applicant seeking bail must disclose all material particulars, including criminal antecedents and the existence of any coercive processes such as issuance of non-bailable warrants, declaration as a proclaimed offender, or similar proceedings, duly supported by an affidavit, so as to promote uniformity, transparency and integrity in bail adjudication at different tiers of courts.

A Vacation Notice issued after Confirmation Order for Demolition Building Cannot be Challenged

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In Sathi Kumari v. The Secretary, Corporation of Thiruvananthapuram and Ors. [2024: KER:47545], the High Court of Kerala clarified that a 'Vacation Notice' issued after a Confirmation Order under Section 406 (3) of the Kerala Municipality Act, 1994 (KMA), cannot be challenged under Section 509(6) of the KMA.

Civil Courts Have No Jurisdiction in Violation of Building Rules but They Are Not Barred on Other Issues: Kerala HC

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In Shibu and Ors. vs. Sreekumaran and Ors. [MANU/KE/2644/2022, the High Court of Kerala examined whether the civil court had jurisdiction over a suit for a mandatory injunction to demolish a building allegedly constructed in violation of municipal rules and obstructing natural light and air.