Karnataka High Court
Karnataka High Court Grants Bail to Fairoz Pasha in NIA Case
Bail granted on grounds of parity with similarly placed accused, considering prolonged judicial custody and potential de...
Karnataka High Court Declares Sri Yallamma Devi Temple as Public Trust
Court Orders Inclusion of Archaks as Trustees, Upholds Temple's Public Status Under Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Rights of Vitiligo-Affected Priest to Perform Religious Duties
Court rules exclusion based on non-contagious medical condition violates constitutional principles of equality and digni...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Mandatory Reporting Obligations Under POCSO Act
School Authorities Face Legal Action for Alleged Deliberate Suppression of Child Sexual Abuse Complaints...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Century Club as "Public Authority" Under RTI Act
Landmark ruling emphasizes transparency and accountability for entities receiving substantial government support....
Karnataka High Court Holds Principal Employer and Insurer Liable for Compensation in Boiler Accident Case
Proprietor treated as a workman under Employees' Compensation Act; Insurance company liable to indemnify...
Karnataka High Court Relaxes Video Conferencing Rules for Probate Proceedings
Rekha Gupta Allowed to Record Evidence from USA without Embassy Involvement, Ensuring Fairness and Integrity...
Karnataka High Court Enhances Compensation for Accident Victim to Over Rs. 55 Lakh
Appellant Chethana, suffering from 100% permanent disability, receives enhanced compensation considering future medical ...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Uniform Property Tax for Five-Star Hotels
The Court confirms that uniform taxation does not violate constitutional provisions, dismissing appeal against Bruhat Be...
Karnataka High Court Acknowledges Distinction Between Defaulting and Non-Defaulting Companies in Director Disqualification
Judgment Modified to Reflect Legislative Intent of Companies Act, 2013; Review Petition Partly Allowed...
Karnataka High Court Directs Compensation for Mismanaged Property Allotment by BDA
Petitioners to pursue remedy in pending suit; BDA ordered to pay Rs. 1 lakh for litigation distress...
Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against Social Media User Following Undertaking
Afeefa Fathima expresses regret and pledges responsible use of social media; Court emphasizes strict adherence to her un...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Settlement Under Vivad Se Vishwas - III Scheme
Court Accepts Joint Memo of Settlement Amid Liquidation Proceedings of Construction Firm...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Trial Court's Temporary Injunction in Trademark Dispute
Court Dismisses Appeal by Eternal Limited Over Trademark Injunction, Directs Recourse Through Order XXXIX Rule 4 of CPC...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Temporary Injunction in Trademark Dispute
Court affirms restraint on M/s MI Marbo Italia from using a similar trade name, protecting M/s M Marble Italia Tile Ital...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Renowned Oncologist
Court rules that private forensic reports cannot sustain criminal prosecution, citing abuse of process in institutional ...
Karnataka High Court Modifies Single Judge's Order on GST Reimbursement
Directions to reimburse GST must adhere to statutory provisions, clarifies Division Bench...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Cheque Bounce Case Against Former Director of Dissolved Company
Proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act deemed non-maintainable as the company had ceased to exi...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Promotion Benefits for Government Employee on Day of Superannuation
Court Rules in Favor of Employee, Citing Fairness and Equality Principles in Service Law...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation in Ethanol Supply Contract Dispute
Court directs Oil Marketing Companies to reconsider allocation of ethanol supply to Dedicated Ethanol Plant in line with...
Karnataka High Court Overturns Family Court's Order Granting Visitation Rights to Father
Court upholds mother's custodianship, emphasizes father's voluntary relinquishment of visitation rights during divorce s...
Karnataka High Court Grants Bail to Accused in Ambedkar Portrait Defacement Case
Court imposes stringent conditions for bail, ensuring non-interference with prosecution and adherence to trial proceedin...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Civil Rights in School Record Correction Case
The Court affirms the right to correct names and caste in school records, reinforcing the jurisdiction of civil courts u...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Tax Department's Statutory Charge Over SARFAESI Priority Claims
Court rules in favor of statutory first charge under state tax laws against priority payment under SARFAESI Act, affecti...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Service Tax Demand on Banks for Maintenance of Minimum Account Balance
Court holds that maintaining Minimum Account Balance is a contractual condition, not "consideration" for services, rende...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Dismissal of M-s. N.N. Constructions' Appeal Against Arbitral Award
Court Affirms Tribunal's Decision on Lack of Evidence for Damages and Loss of Profits Claims...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Sister-in-law in Dowry Harassment Case
Allegations of cruelty through telephonic communication deemed general and lacking specific details, leading to quashing...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Rights of Under-Trial Prisoners to Register Property Documents
Court Directs Prison Authorities to Facilitate Registration of Sale Deed for Incarcerated Petitioner...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Bank's Priority over Provident Fund Dues in Property Dispute
Judgment clarifies first charge under EPF Act limited to establishment's assets, not separate assets of partners...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Bail for Woman Accused in Money Laundering Case
Special Provisions for Women in PMLA Cases Affirmed; Bail Cancellation Petition Dismissed...
Karnataka High Court Allows Higher Pension Claims for Employees of Exempted Establishments
Court affirms employees' rights to higher pension contributions based on actual wages, aligning with Supreme Court prece...
Karnataka High Court Grants Bail to G.T. Dinesh Kumar in Money Laundering Case
Prolonged incarceration and delayed trial prompt bail despite stringent PMLA provisions...
Karnataka High Court Rules in Favor of PETA, Denies Interim Custody of Abused Dogs to Accused Owner
Court quashes lower court's order granting interim custody of dogs to owner accused of cruelty, emphasizes need for anim...
Karnataka HC stays state govt order to withdraw 52 criminal cases
However, welcoming the court order, the opposition BJP said the High Court has put a brake on the Congress's appeasement...
K'taka HC stays state cabinet decision to withdraw 52 criminal cases
He also requested a direction to call for and quash the cabinet approval or decision dated May 21, together with all rec...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Investigation into School's Alleged Negligence Leading to Child's Permanent Disability
Court Denies School's Petition to Quash Investigation; Emphasizes Schools' Duty of Care Extending Beyond Classroom Walls...