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K.S. Hamza vs State of Kerala — Challenge to Waqf Board Reconstitution

Former Waqf Board chairperson K.S. Hamza challenged the Kerala government's reconstitution of the State Waqf Board in the Kerala High Court, arguing it violated a directive to fill vacancies. Following the board's reorganization and the assumption of office by new members on 17 October 2026, the High Court division bench declined an interim stay on the government's order and referred the petition to a larger bench on 19 October 2026. The court issued notice to the relevant parties before admission on 23 October 2026.

Prasanth K. v. District Collector and another

The Kerala High Court clarified the applicability of safety regulations under the Explosives Rules, 2008, holding that specific amendment requirements for permanent fireworks shops do not extend to temporary festival shop licences. The Court directed the District Collector to process the petitioner's application for a temporary fireworks licence in accordance with Rule 84 of the Rules.

State of Kerala vs Kerala Police Association and others

The State of Kerala has appealed against a Single Judge order from the Kerala High Court that had quashed a government order regarding the restructuring and membership reorganization of police associations. The High Court has admitted the state's appeal for further consideration.