Politics · India · 52 mins ago
Kerala High Court lets Kochi Radisson Blu operate until 3 a.m
The Kerala High Court allowed Kochi’s Radisson Blu to operate until 3 a.m.
Justice Murali Purushothaman set aside a police notice that barred the hotel from operating and holding DJ parties after 11 p.m.
The hotel's licensee had challenged the notice, saying the hotel met the requirements for extended hours and had paid the extra licence fees.
The State argued that late opening could disrupt public order and provide a venue for drug-related transactions.
The court said police cannot restrict hours without State regulations and that the possibility of crime alone did not justify the restriction.
The ruling means the hotel can operate and hold DJ parties until 3 a.m.
The Kerala High Court has allowed the Radisson Blu hotel in Kochi to operate until 3 a.m.
Justice Murali Purushothaman set aside a police notice banning the hotel from operating and holding DJ parties after 11 p.m.
The court said police could not restrict the hotel’s operating hours unless the State government issued regulations doing so.
The State had argued that late-night operations could disrupt public order and provide a venue for drug-related transactions.
- Who
- Radisson Blu, Kochi, and its licensee, K. Mahadevan.
- What
- The Kerala High Court allowed the hotel to operate until 3 a.m. and set aside a police notice restricting its hours.
- When
- The ruling was reported on November 10, 2026.
- Where
- Kochi, Kerala.
- Why
- The court said police could not restrict operating hours without State government regulations, and that the possibility of criminal activity alone did not justify restrictions.
K. Mahadevan, the hotel's licensee
The State of Kerala
Operating until 3 a.m.
K. Mahadevan, the hotel's licensee
Mahadevan said the hotel had met the criteria for extended operation, including paying additional licence fees.
The State of Kerala
The State argued that late-night operation could disrupt public order and provide a venue for drug-related transactions.
Police restrictions
K. Mahadevan, the hotel's licensee
The hotel challenged the police notice banning operation and DJ parties after 11 p.m.
The State of Kerala
The State supported concerns about public order and drug-related activity.
Police authorities issued a notice banning the hotel from operating and holding DJ parties after 11 p.m.
K. Mahadevan challenged the notice, saying the hotel had met the criteria for extended operation.
The Kerala High Court set aside the notice and allowed the hotel to operate until 3 a.m.
- Hotel
- Radisson Blu, Kochi
- Extended operating hours
- Until 3 a.m.
- Previous police restriction
- Ban on operation and DJ parties after 11 p.m.
- Licensee
- K. Mahadevan
- Judge
- Justice Murali Purushothaman