Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Kerala High Court Slams State Over Leave Denial
The Kerala High Court said it was not fair to deny compensatory leave to its officers.
These officers work extra during holidays like Onam and Christmas.
The court said the state government's rule change in 2022 was not right.
The court also mentioned that Article 229 of the Constitution is meant to keep the high court independent.
The officers' association went to court to ask for this leave.
Kerala High Court called the denial of compensatory leave to its gazetted officers 'illegal and arbitrary'.
The court noted that officers work extra during holidays like Onam and Christmas.
Justice N Nagaresh heard the plea from the officers' association.
The state government amended the Kerala Service Rule in 2022 to make officers ineligible for compensatory leave.
The court mentioned that Article 229 of the Constitution aims to secure the high court's independence.
- Who
- Gazetted officers of the Kerala High Court
- What
- Denial of compensatory leave
- When
- During major holidays like Onam and Christmas
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- State government amended Kerala Service Rule in 2022
- Court
- Kerala High Court
- Officers
- Gazetted officers
- Leave Type
- Compensatory leave
- Holidays Mentioned
- Onam and Christmas
- Constitutional Article
- Article 229
- Rule Amendment Year
- 2022