Section 8 of The Kerala High Court Act, 1958 (No.5 of 1959) View Chapter xxx

Powers of Vacation Judge.

(1) During the adjournment of the High Court the Chief Justice shall nominate a Single Judge of the High Court for the hearing of all matters which require to be immediately or promptly dealt with and such Judge shall have all the powers of the High Court, except in cases in which such power must be exercised under the provisions of any law by more than one judge.

(2) It shall be competent for the Chief Justice during any such adjournment of the High Court to constitute a Bench of two Judges or a Full Bench for the hearing of any case.