Travancore Court
Hotel · Warriam Road, Ernakulam, Kochi
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About
The High Court of Kerala is the highest court in the Indian state of Kerala and the Union territory of Lakshadweep. It is located in Kochi. Drawing its powers under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the High Court has the power to issue directions, orders and writs including the writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari for ensuring the enforcement of the Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Constitution to citizens or for other specified purposes. The High Court is empowered with original, appellate and revisional jurisdiction in civil as well as criminal matters, and the power to answer references to it under some statutes. The High Court has the superintendence and visitorial jurisdiction over all courts and tribunals of subordinate jurisdiction covered under its territorial jurisdiction.
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Within a short walk of Travancore Court.
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Safe, normal city careIs Ernakulam safe?
Ernakulam, mainland Kochi, is a busy, prosperous Indian city that is safe for visitors with normal urban awareness. Crowded MG Road and Broadway markets and the transport hubs call for the usual big-city care; violent crime against tourists is rare, and the main hazards are traffic and pickpocketing.
- Overall — Prosperous, orderly city; tourist police and 24/7 transport.
- Solo & women — Comfortable with normal city sense; women walk markets freely by day.
- Scams to watch — Auto/taxi overcharging, gold/textile commission pushes, fake “offices”.
- Petty theft — Mind pockets and bags in MG Road, Broadway and at the stations.
- Traffic — Heavy, fast traffic — cross with care, prefer app cabs at night.