Legal Guides on Kerala Law | Page 3

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September 24,2026

Mutual Consent Divorce in Kerala: Procedure, Time and Settlement

How a mutual consent divorce works in the Family Courts of Kerala: who can file, the two motions, whether the six-month wait can be waived, what the settlement should cover, and how spouses living abroad can take part.

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September 24,2026

Real Estate Law, Civil Law

Property Title Verification in Kerala: A Buyer’s Guide

What to check before you buy land, a house or a flat in Kerala: the documents, the revenue records, the problems that are commonly found, and how a legal opinion protects your money.

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September 21,2025

Criminal Law, Constitutional Law

Your Rights After an Arrest in Kerala: A Clear Guide

An arrest can be a disorienting and frightening experience. In a moment of uncertainty, understanding your fundamental rights is your first and most critical line of defence. This guide provides clear, straightforward information on your legal rights if you are ever arrested in Kerala. The Moment of Arrest: What to…

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September 21,2025

Civil Law, Real Estate Law

Property Partition in Kerala: A Guide for Families

The division of ancestral or jointly-owned family property is a significant legal event in Kerala. A property partition is the formal process by which co-owners of a property divide it among themselves, so each person can acquire a separate title and possession of their individual share. This process is essential…

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September 21,2025

Criminal Law, Business Law, Civil Law

Cheque Bounce Case in Kerala: Section 138

In commercial and personal transactions across Kerala, cheques remain a common method of payment. However, a dishonoured or “bounced” cheque is more than just a financial inconvenience; it is a criminal offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Understanding the correct legal procedure is critical to recovering…

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September 21,2025

Criminal Law

Bail in Kerala: Regular Bail and Anticipatory Bail in the High Court

How bail works in Kerala under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita: regular bail, anticipatory bail, when to go to the Sessions Court or the High Court of Kerala, the conditions courts impose, and how long it usually takes.

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September 20,2025

Family Law

Divorce Procedure in Kerala: How to File, Step by Step

The complete divorce procedure in Kerala: mutual consent and contested divorce, the grounds under each personal law, which Family Court to approach, the documents you need, how long it takes, and what happens to custody, maintenance and gold.

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Legal Guides

Property Title Verification in Kerala: A Buyer’s Guide

Your Rights After an Arrest in Kerala: A Clear Guide

Property Partition in Kerala: A Guide for Families

Cheque Bounce Case in Kerala: Section 138

Bail in Kerala: Regular Bail and Anticipatory Bail in the High Court

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