Kerala High Court Division Bench admits State's appeal on restructuring of police associations
13 October 2026
On 12 October 2026 a Division Bench of Dr Justice A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Preeta A.K. admitted the State's appeals in WA 2100/2026.
A Single Judge had quashed the government order of 27 July 2026 that abolished the Kerala Police Officers' Association (KPOA).
The order reduced three recognised associations to two, the Kerala Police Association (KPA) and the Kerala Police Senior Officers' Association (KPSOA).
The State relies on Article 33, the Police Forces (Restriction of Rights) Act, 1966 and Section 109 of the Kerala Police Act, 2011.
The associations rely on Article 19(1)(c), the right to form associations.
In plain words
Article 33 Article 33 of the Constitution — It lets Parliament restrict fundamental rights of members of the armed forces and police forces.
Article 19(1)(c) Article 19(1)(c) of the Constitution — It guarantees the right to form associations or unions.
Ad hoc committee Ad hoc committee — A temporary committee set up to run an association until elections.