Kerala High Court, Appellate court in Kochi, India.
Kerala High Court is an appellate court in Kochi, India, housed in a nine-story building with modern facilities and multiple courtrooms. The structure covers about 550,000 square feet (51,096 square meters) with archive rooms, libraries, and administrative offices spread across several floors.
The court began work on November 1, 1956, after the States Reorganisation Act merged the states of Travancore-Cochin with the Malabar district and Kasaragod. This reorganization created the state of Kerala and required a central judicial authority for the different regions with varying historical legal traditions.
The institution uses the British legal system with local adaptations, where proceedings take place in Malayalam, Tamil, or English depending on the background of those involved. Lawyers wear black robes with white bands, a practice that reflects India's colonial past and remains visible in the courtroom today.
The building offers electronic filing services through an online portal, reducing paperwork for lawyers and citizens. Public information centers on the ground floor help visitors understand procedures and locate the right department for their needs.
The numbering of courtrooms skips number 13, a decision that reflects local beliefs about misfortune. This architectural choice continues to spark conversations among lawyers and staff about tradition within a secular judicial system.
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