Kuruvilla's humanitarian activities and contributions to the Society, South Eastern University, London, conferred him an honorary doctorate (DLitt).

[1][2] He became minister for Public works in Kerala cabinet in November 2006 when P. J. Joseph stepped down following allegations that he had misbehaved with a woman co-passenger while on a flight journey.

However, the deal could not be transacted because the land in question allegedly did not belong to the family, and Kuruvilla refused to return the money.

However, since there was no credible inquiry, Joseph later claimed that neither the report of the district collector nor that of the chief secretary accused Kuruvilla of any malpractices.

[8] On 15 May 2008, Kerala police informed a lower court that the case of forgery against him was a "mistake of fact" and they could not find any substantive evidences.