--- title: "Kerala HC Writ & Appeal Services · Adv. K J Muhammed Aslam" description: "Explains writs, writ appeals, OP(C) and contempt before the High Court of Kerala — procedure, documents and timelines. General information only." url: "https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/" image: "https://advaslam.com/og.png" --- High Court writs & procedure # High Court of Kerala — Writ, Appeal & Revision Services This index maps the High Court work handled from the Ernakulam office — writ petitions under Article 226, appeals and revisions, education matters, tenders, and the registry discipline that decides how smoothly a matter is numbered. Each entry sets out the problem it answers, the law, the forum, the procedure, the documents usually needed and the limitation clock. General information only — verify the current position on your facts before filing. 38 matters in 4 groups · [High Court writs & procedure →](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/) ## [Writs — mandamus, certiorari, prohibition and quo warranto](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/writs-mandamus-certiorari-prohibition-quo-warranto/) 9 matters 1. [Mandamus for motor vehicle authority inaction — licence, permit, registration delay](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/writs-mandamus-certiorari-prohibition-quo-warranto/#mandamus-for-motor-vehicle-authority-inaction-licence-permit-registration-delay) 2. [Mandamus for passport authority delay in issuance, renewal, or clearance](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/writs-mandamus-certiorari-prohibition-quo-warranto/#mandamus-for-passport-authority-delay-in-issuance-renewal-or-clearance) 3. [Mandamus for KSEB — new connection, tariff, and disconnection dispute](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/writs-mandamus-certiorari-prohibition-quo-warranto/#mandamus-for-kseb-new-connection-tariff-and-disconnection-dispute) 4. [Certiorari against cooperative registrar or society management order](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/writs-mandamus-certiorari-prohibition-quo-warranto/#certiorari-against-cooperative-registrar-or-society-management-order) 5. [Prohibition against tribunal exceeding its statutory jurisdiction](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/writs-mandamus-certiorari-prohibition-quo-warranto/#prohibition-against-tribunal-exceeding-its-statutory-jurisdiction) 6. [Quo warranto against illegal appointment to public office](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/writs-mandamus-certiorari-prohibition-quo-warranto/#quo-warranto-against-illegal-appointment-to-public-office) 7. [Quo warranto against elected member holding office without qualification](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/writs-mandamus-certiorari-prohibition-quo-warranto/#quo-warranto-against-elected-member-holding-office-without-qualification) 8. [Quo warranto against cooperative or university office-bearer usurping post](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/writs-mandamus-certiorari-prohibition-quo-warranto/#quo-warranto-against-cooperative-or-university-office-bearer-usurping-post) 9. [Writ petition drafting and filing before the High Court of Kerala under Article 226](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/writs-mandamus-certiorari-prohibition-quo-warranto/#writ-petition-drafting-and-filing-before-the-high-court-of-kerala-under-article-226) ## [Education and tender writs](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/education-tenders/) 12 matters 1. [Mandamus for university to publish results and issue degree certificate](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/education-tenders/#mandamus-for-university-to-publish-results-and-issue-degree-certificate) 2. [Certiorari against university disciplinary or examination order](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/education-tenders/#certiorari-against-university-disciplinary-or-examination-order) 3. [Challenge to panchayat resolution and tender cancellation](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/education-tenders/#challenge-to-panchayat-resolution-and-tender-cancellation) 4. [Challenge to university examination result and valuation](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/education-tenders/#challenge-to-university-examination-result-and-valuation) 5. [Challenge to college admission denial and management quota dispute](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/education-tenders/#challenge-to-college-admission-denial-and-management-quota-dispute) 6. [Challenge to affiliation withdrawal by university](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/education-tenders/#challenge-to-affiliation-withdrawal-by-university) 7. [Challenge to scholarship and fee reimbursement denial](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/education-tenders/#challenge-to-scholarship-and-fee-reimbursement-denial) 8. [Challenge to disciplinary suspension and rustication of student](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/education-tenders/#challenge-to-disciplinary-suspension-and-rustication-of-student) 9. [Challenge to government tender rejection and disqualification](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/education-tenders/#challenge-to-government-tender-rejection-and-disqualification) 10. [Challenge to blacklisting order by government department](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/education-tenders/#challenge-to-blacklisting-order-by-government-department) 11. [Writ for payment of government contractor bills](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/education-tenders/#writ-for-payment-of-government-contractor-bills) 12. [Challenge to auction and e-tender process violation](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/education-tenders/#challenge-to-auction-and-e-tender-process-violation) ## [Writ appeals, commercial appeals, contempt and procedure](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/appeals-revisions-procedure/) 13 matters 1. [Writ appeal against Single Judge judgment in land and revenue writ](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/appeals-revisions-procedure/#writ-appeal-against-single-judge-judgment-in-land-and-revenue-writ) 2. [Writ appeal against Single Judge interim order](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/appeals-revisions-procedure/#writ-appeal-against-single-judge-interim-order) 3. [Writ appeal restoration and delay condonation petition](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/appeals-revisions-procedure/#writ-appeal-restoration-and-delay-condonation-petition) 4. [Contempt of court petition for violation of High Court judgment (Con.Case(C))](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/appeals-revisions-procedure/#contempt-of-court-petition-for-violation-of-high-court-judgment-concasec) 5. [Contempt defence — purge, apology, and compliance petition](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/appeals-revisions-procedure/#contempt-defence-purge-apology-and-compliance-petition) 6. [Contempt appeal under Section 19 of the Contempt of Courts Act](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/appeals-revisions-procedure/#contempt-appeal-under-section-19-of-the-contempt-of-courts-act) 7. [Review petition against High Court judgment on error apparent (R.P.)](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/appeals-revisions-procedure/#review-petition-against-high-court-judgment-on-error-apparent-rp) 8. [Restoration of dismissed writ petition and writ appeal](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/appeals-revisions-procedure/#restoration-of-dismissed-writ-petition-and-writ-appeal) 9. [Delay condonation and leave petitions before the High Court](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/appeals-revisions-procedure/#delay-condonation-and-leave-petitions-before-the-high-court) 10. [Caveat petition before the High Court of Kerala](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/appeals-revisions-procedure/#caveat-petition-before-the-high-court-of-kerala) 11. [Stay petition in writ appeal and pending proceedings](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/appeals-revisions-procedure/#stay-petition-in-writ-appeal-and-pending-proceedings) 12. [Legal notice drafting before writ filing — demand and representation note](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/appeals-revisions-procedure/#legal-notice-drafting-before-writ-filing-demand-and-representation-note) 13. [Interim relief, urgent mentioning, and vacation bench filing](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/appeals-revisions-procedure/#interim-relief-urgent-mentioning-and-vacation-bench-filing) ## [Lok Ayukta, RTI, Wakf and election petitions](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/statutory-bodies-tribunals/) 4 matters 1. [Election petition challenging an election under Section 80A Representation of the People Act](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/statutory-bodies-tribunals/#election-petition-challenging-an-election-under-section-80a-representation-of-the-people-act) 2. [Lok Ayukta complaint / order challenge – Kerala Lok Ayukta Act](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/statutory-bodies-tribunals/#lok-ayukta-complaint-order-challenge-kerala-lok-ayukta-act) 3. [RTI information denial – second appeal to the State Information Commission and High Court writ](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/statutory-bodies-tribunals/#rti-information-denial-second-appeal-to-the-state-information-commission-and-hc-writ) 4. [Wakf Tribunal order challenge before the High Court](https://advaslam.com/practice/high-court-litigation/matters/statutory-bodies-tribunals/#wakf-tribunal-order-challenge-before-the-high-court) Contact [WhatsApp](https://wa.me/919497240215?text=Hello%2C%20I%20found%20advaslam.com%20and%20would%20like%20to%20discuss%20a%20matter.) [contact@advaslam.com](mailto:contact@advaslam.com) [+91 94972 40215](tel:+919497240215) 3rd Floor, Lalan Towers (KGL Builders), Vanchi Square, High Court Junction, Ernakulam, Kerala 682031 · Monday – Saturday, 10:00 – 18:30 (by appointment) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https://advaslam.com/#website","url":"https://advaslam.com","name":"Adv. 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