Karnataka High Court
K'taka HC dismisses Darshan's plea against trial court order on co-accused turning approver
The court dismissed Darshan's petition, observing that the order passed in the Yogeshgouda murder case relating to grant...
Karnataka High Court Sets Aside Modified Arbitral Award, Reinforces Limited Judicial Scope Under Section 34
Trial Court's Overreach in Modifying Arbitral Award Reversed, Case Remanded for Fresh Consideration...
Karnataka High Court Upholds FIR in Alleged Extortion Case
Court Dismisses Petition to Quash FIR, Citing Sufficient Grounds for Investigation Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023...
Karnataka High Court Dismisses Appeals Challenging Trial Court's Notice Issuance
Court Affirms Non-Maintainability of Appeals Against Orders Merely Issuing Notice Under Order XXXIX Rule 3...
Karnataka High Court Declares Second Marriage Under Special Marriage Act Void
Court Upholds Legal Status of Child Born from Void Marriage, Denies Wife's Claim to Estate...
Karnataka HC bars filing of chargesheet in KPSC veterinary officers recruitment case
The CID is investigating the recruitment of 400 Veterinary Officers -- 342 regular and 58 backlog posts -- following a c...
Recruitment irregularities systematic assault on constitutional mandate: Karnataka HC
It also directed that no coercive action be taken against the petitioner in connection with the subject crime until then...
HC stays Cong MLA Vinay Kulkarni's conviction, grants bail in BJP leader murder case
During the hearing of the appeal, Kulkarni contended that none of the prosecution witnesses examined during the trial ha...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Independent Prosecution Under PMLA, Dismisses Double Jeopardy Plea
The High Court rules that prosecution under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act is distinct and not barred by a prior...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Complaint Under Disability Act in Apartment Dispute
Court Rules That Routine Apartment Disputes Do Not Fall Under the Purview of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act...
Karnataka High Court Grants Interim Relief to Student Accused of Communal Tweet
Court Finds No Grounds for Communal Charges; Investigation Temporarily Halted...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Prohibition on Child Identity Disclosure in Media
Girish Patil's Petition Dismissed as Court Affirms Strict Adherence to Juvenile Justice Act's Protective Measures...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Sanctity of Marriage, Dismisses Divorce Appeal
The court emphasizes that marriage under Hindu law is a sacrament, not a contract, and cannot be dissolved merely on the...
HC pulls up judicial officer over alleged road rage, says conduct 'wholly unbecoming'
According to the court, the complainant, a judicial officer, was travelling in her private car along with her husband. T...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Monetary Relief for Major Daughter's Education
Court confirms father's obligation under Domestic Violence Act to support daughter's post-graduation fees despite her at...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Exclusionary Clause in Bank of Baroda Tender Process
Court affirms validity of clause disqualifying bidders with defaulting promoters; emphasizes limited scope of judicial r...
Karnataka HC seeks state's response on CBI probe into alleged KPSC recruitment scam
The court granted the state government one week time to file its objections and directed that the entire investigation m...
HC stays probe against doctor, raps police over cases linked to illegal immigrants
Dictating the order, Justice Nagaprasanna observed that the petitioner had been arrested and released on bail despite th...
K'taka HC bars coercive action against BJP MLC over NEET paper leak remarks
He alleged that the investigation officer was politically motivated and was misusing his uniform. "FIR has been register...
Karnataka High Court Upholds DNA Testing in Partition Suit to Ascertain Paternity
Court affirms necessity of DNA test to resolve paternity dispute, ensuring confidentiality through sealed report submiss...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Drug Consumption Cases Against Siddhanth Kapoor and Others Due to Unreliable Lab Reports
Court Highlights Need for Government-Notified Laboratories and Standardized Testing Protocols in NDPS Cases...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Constitutional Validity of Amendments Reallocating First Appeal Jurisdiction to District Courts
Court rules that retrospective amendments to Karnataka Civil Courts Act, 1964 and Karnataka High Court Act, 1961 are val...
Karnataka High Court Remands Central Excise Case Back to Tribunal Over Limitation Issue
Tribunal's Failure to Address Limitation Question Prompts High Court to Seek Reconsideration...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Tribunal's Decision on Real Estate Advances, Dismisses Revenue's Appeal
Advances for Land Procurement Not Taxable as 'Income from Other Sources' Under Section 56(2)(ix) of the Income Tax Act...
Karnataka High Court Grants Bail to Tummala Manoj Kumar in Dowry-Related Case
Bail granted amidst allegations of dowry harassment and subsequent suicide, considering the petitioner's minor child and...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Girish Mattenavar
FIR Quashed Following Petitioner’s Undertaking to Abide by Law and Maintain Harmony...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Penalty for Tax Evasion in Transit Pass Case
Court affirms revisional authority's decision, emphasizing that surrender of transit passes is not conclusive proof of i...
Karnataka High Court Upholds RERA Tribunal's Decision on Excessive Charges by Promoters
Promoters Ordered to Refund Allottees for Unjustified Charges Beyond Agreement, Court Affirms Tribunal's Jurisdiction De...
Karnataka High Court Validates Income Tax Orders Despite Initial Omission of DIN
Court clarifies substantial compliance with Circular No.19/2019, ensuring audit trail integrity...
Karnataka High Court Rules on Scope and Limitation of Revisional Powers under KVAT Act
The Court sets clear guidelines on the exercise of suo motu revisional jurisdiction and statutory limitations under the ...
Karnataka High Court Dismisses Transfer Application of Winding-Up Proceedings to NCLT, Citing Delay and Stage of Liquidation
Court holds transfer under Section 434 of Companies Act, 2013 is discretionary; former director lacks locus, and irrever...
Karnataka High Court Dismisses Writ Petition by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.
The court rules that third parties cannot challenge advance rulings under GST law, citing lack of locus standi....
Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings After Parties Settle Dispute
Court Rules Protest Petition Invalid Following Mutual Compromise Between Cabinet Minister and Complainant...
Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against Sri Munirathna, Citing Misuse of Legal Process
Allegations of Political Coercion Found Loosely Framed; Proceedings Deemed Miscarriage of Justice...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Child's Tragic Death Case
Court endorses settlement prioritizing compensation and welfare measures for bereaved family over legal action....
Karnataka High Court Upholds Family Court's Decision: Husband's Divorce Petition Dismissed
Court confirms interim maintenance for wife and child amidst allegations of husband's extramarital affair....