Karnataka High Court
Karnataka High Court Upholds Mother's Right to Amend Child's Surname in Birth Certificate
Court directs Registrar to modify birth certificate to reflect maternal surname, emphasizing child's identity and welfar...
Kantara mimicking case: HC extends interim relief given to actor Ranveer Singh till March 9
The complainant, who is a lawyer, alleged that his religious sentiments were hurt by calling the deity a ghost. On the d...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Non-Revocation of Pardon for CBI Approvers
Court emphasizes judicial review and hearing before revocation of pardon under CrPC Sections 306 and 308....
Karnataka High Court Upholds Family Court's Decision on DNA Test in Paternity Dispute
Court emphasizes the importance of "eminent need" and presumption of legitimacy under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Senior Citizen's Rights, Annulls Fraudulent Gift Deed
Court Cites Constructive Fraud and Neglect, Emphasizes Welfare of Senior Citizens...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Rejection of Bail for Accused in ISKP-Linked Terror Case
Court Directs Expedited Trial as Bail Denied Due to Lack of New Evidence and Compliance with Constitutional Norms...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Conviction in High-Profile Murder Case
Appeals Dismissed as Court Confirms Life Sentences for Accused in Conspiracy and Murder of Thirthahalli Resident...
Karnataka High Court Confirms Death Sentence for Three Accused in Brutal Gang Rape and Murder of 7-Year-Old Girl
Court Upholds Conviction Based on Circumstantial Evidence Including CCTV, DNA, and Medical Reports; Death Penalty Deemed...
Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against Sub-Inspector in Bribery Case
Court rules that mere demand without acceptance does not constitute an offence under the Prevention of Corruption Act....
Karnataka High Court Cancels Bail in High-Profile NIA Case Involving Alleged ISIS Conspiracy
The court emphasizes compliance with constitutional safeguards and the gravity of the alleged offences, directing expedi...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Police Summons for Production of Alleged Stolen Gold
Court affirms investigative necessity over pledgee’s commercial interests in landmark ruling on stolen property....
Karnataka High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in High-Profile Suicide Case
Petitioners Accused of Harassment and Black Magic Face Custodial Interrogation...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Fundamental Rights, Quashes Police Prohibition on Public Speakers
Court rules State must provide valid reasoning for restricting freedom of speech and assembly, orders reconsideration of...
K'taka HC directs police not to take coercive steps against actor Ranveer Singh
Alleging that this act of the actor has hurt his religious sentiments, a lawyer approached a city court to book a case a...
Actor Ranveer Singh moves Karnataka HC to quash FIR against him
The controversy relates to remarks allegedly made by the actor at the Filmfare Awards event in Goa while speaking about ...
Karnataka High Court Allows Zo Pvt. Ltd. to Operate Frozen Accounts for Employee Salaries
Court intervenes under Article 226 to permit salary payments amid pending money laundering adjudication....
Karnataka High Court Overturns Trial Court's Decision, Grants Succession Certificate to Estrida Lucy Janet Vaz and Family
Intestate Succession Case Clarifies Legal Heirship under Indian Succession Act, 1925...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Acquittal in High-Profile POCSO Case
Lack of Cogent Evidence Leads to Dismissal of State's Appeal Against Acquittal of Accused in Alleged Sexual Assault...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Defamation Case Against Rahul Gandhi
Court rules that BJP's complaint lacked proper authorization and failed to meet procedural requirements....
Karnataka High Court Quashes Police Investigation in Defamation Case Against Bengaluru North University's Ex-Vice Chancellor
Court rules that defamation cases must proceed through private complaints, not police investigations as directed by Magi...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Disqualification Orders Against Belagavi Councillors
Court Rules Acquisition of Leasehold Rights Prior to Election Does Not Lead to Disqualification Under KMC Act...
Karnataka HC quashes BJP's defamation case against Rahul Gandhi
The case was filed in 2023, when BJP was in power in Karnataka, following a "corruption rate card" published by the then...
Karnataka HC sets aside Congress MLA Subba Reddy’s 2023 election over false affidavit
The court also directed that the EC and the Secretary of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly be informed of the order and...
Karnataka High Court Overturns Lower Courts' Rulings in Domestic Violence Case
Judgment Finds Lack of Evidence and Perversity in Domestic Violence Allegations Against Bhaskar Reddy...
Karnataka High Court Upholds FIR Registration Without Prior Sanction for Religious Insult Case
Investigation into the circulation of obscene images of Hindu deities on WhatsApp continues without prior government san...
Karnataka High Court Orders Investigation into Illegal Sand Mining
Court Acts on Media Reports and Home Minister's Statement; Calls for Court-Monitored Probe by Central Agency or SIT...
Karnataka High Court Dismisses PIL Over Alleged Unauthorized Construction on Public Land
Court Upholds Central Government's Lawful Allotment of Land for Regional Passport Office Facilities...
Karnataka High Court Modifies Conviction to Attempted Murder in Domestic Assault Case
Husband's Attack on Wife with Deadly Weapons Reclassified Under Section 307 IPC, Acquitting Lesser Charge...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Acquittal in High-Profile Rape Allegation Case
Evidence Contradictions and Delayed Complaint Lead to Dismissal of Appeal Against Acquittal...
Karnataka High Court Permits Interim Sharing of Property Profits in Partition Suit
Court redefines maintenance claims as profit-sharing in an ongoing partition dispute involving married sisters and their...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Deputy Commissioner's Decision on Mutation Dispute
Court Affirms Revenue Authorities Lack Jurisdiction Over Will-Based Claims, Emphasizes Need for Civil Court Adjudication...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Conviction in Child Murder Case
Life Sentence for Murder Modified; Accused Convicted Based on Circumstantial Evidence...
Karnataka High Court Rejects Mining Lease Extension, Citing Rule Violations
M/s. Shri. Venkateshwara Minerals' plea for lease extension dismissed due to non-compliance with statutory area requirem...
Karnataka High Court Grants Bail to Accused in High-Profile Cricket Match Death Case
Bail approved under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, due to lack of criminal history and prolong...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Investigation in Abuse Case Against Politician
Court rules against quashing FIR, emphasizes need for thorough probe into allegations of abuse and public nuisance....
Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR in Alleged False Promise of Marriage Case
Consensual relationship does not constitute rape unless deceit is proven, rules the court....