Karnataka High Court
Karnataka High Court Orders Release of Withheld Salaries, Upholds Fundamental Rights
Court Finds Non-payment of Salaries for 19 Months Violates Constitutional Protection Against Forced Labour...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Dismissal of Motor Accident Claim Due to Evidence Discrepancies
Appellant's compensation claim rejected due to unexplained delay and lack of credible evidence linking the insured vehic...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Constitutionality of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and Associated Regulations
Court mandates Government to classify restaurants by size and ensure distinct health and safety standards for street ven...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Compensation for Married Sisters in Accident Case
Court rules marital status does not affect dependency claims, awards enhanced compensation to family of deceased...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Rejection of Insanity Plea in Double Murder Case
The court dismisses the writ petition challenging the trial court's decision to reject applications for expert psychiatr...
Karnataka High Court Remands Case Against MLA for Fresh Consideration
FIR Not Barred by Limitation; Court to Decide on Cognizance of Sexual Harassment Charges...
Karnataka High Court Overturns Arms Licence Rejection: Legal Heirs Not Required to Prove Life Threat
Court Rules Licensing Authorities Must Comply with Arms Rules, 2016, Eliminating Threat Requirement for Legal Heirs...
Karnataka High Court Convicts Newspaper Publisher for Defamation of Police Officer
High Court overturns trial court's acquittal, imposes imprisonment and fine on publisher for defamatory articles....
Karnataka High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in Caste-Based Marriage Refusal Case
The court upholds the statutory bar under Section 18A of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, denying anticip...
False promise to marry : Consensual sexual relationship lasting over years, not a rape
The decision is expected to have significant implications for similar cases, reinforcing the judiciary's stance on the n...
Compassionate appointment - No strict adherence to age limit under the scheme.
This judgment is a call for organizations to frame policies that prioritize social justice and humane considerations, en...
Motor Vehicles Amendment, limitation of six months for filing claims does not impose embargo on condonation of delay
This judgment reaffirms the judiciary's commitment to ensuring that the Motor Vehicles Act serves its intended purpose o...
Complainant abroad, can record evidence through video conferencing from her residence, without the mandatory safeguards
This ruling reflects a judicial approach that prioritizes access to justice and adapts to the realities of globalized li...
Karnataka High Court Orders Refund of Excess Enrollment Fees by State Bar Council
State Bar Councils Directed to Adhere to Statutory Limits on Enrollment Fees, Following Supreme Court's Precedent...
Karnataka High Court Mandates Arbitration in LLP Dispute
Justice Suraj Govindaraj Appoints Sole Arbitrator to Resolve Dispute Between Maverick Motors LLP and Rohith Murthy ...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Charges Against Petitioner in Social Media Defamation Case
Allegations of Fake Accounts and Defamatory Content Lead to Upholding of Trial Court's Decision Under IPC and IT Act...
Karnataka High Court Overturns Tribunal's Dismissal of Compensation Claims in Motor Accident Case
Court rules delay in police complaint post-accident shouldn't bar compensation if valid reasons are provided...
Hindu Succession - Property purchased by mother becomes her absolute property - Will executed by her is valid
This judgment reinforces the rights of women under the Hindu Succession Act and underscores the importance of properly e...
Karnataka High Court Rules Against State Bar Council's Enrolment Restrictions
This ruling is significant as it clarifies the enrolment criteria under the Advocates Act, ensuring that graduates from ...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Trial Court Order in Will Dispute
This judgment reaffirms the legal threshold for individuals seeking to contest wills in probate cases, emphasizing that ...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Prohibitory Order Against Spiritual Leader to Maintain Public Order
Ultimately, the court dismissed the writ petition, validating the order as a legitimate exercise of power aimed at prese...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Suspension of Government Servant After 4-Month Delay
The court's decision reflects a commitment to uphold procedural fairness and protect employees from unjust administrativ...
Karnataka High Court Grants Parole for Home Renovation to Convict Under Stringent Conditions
The court's decision aims to balance the rehabilitative aspects of parole with public safety concerns, ensuring that the...
Karnataka High Court Upholds RTI Exemptions for Sensitive Information
This ruling underscores the judiciary's balancing act between transparency and privacy, reflecting the evolving legal la...
Karnataka High Court Clarifies Application of Natural Justice in Disciplinary Proceedings
This judgment reiterates the procedural latitude afforded to disciplinary authorities under the Karnataka Civil Services...
Karnataka High Court Facilitates Timely Enrolment of Advocates Amid AIBE Validity Extension
The Karnataka High Court's decision is pivotal in ensuring that the procedural hurdles do not impede the enrolment of qu...
Karnataka High Court Grants Bail to Young Adults in Cyber Crime Case
This judgment underscores the Court's balanced approach in handling cyber crime cases involving young adults, ensuring j...
Acquittal in a criminal proceeding does not automatically exonerate the employee in a departmental enquiry
This ruling reinforces the judiciary's stance on maintaining the integrity of disciplinary processes, especially in case...
Allegations based on WhatsApp messages do not satisfy the ingredients of offences
This ruling underscores the importance of solid evidence in criminal proceedings, especially in cases involving public f...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Orders in Benami Property Case, Upholds Beneficial Owner's Rights
Additionally, the court instructed the Income Tax Department to issue proper guidelines to officers for ensuring complia...
Karnataka High Court Partially Overturns CESTAT Ruling in Customs Penalty Case
The verdict underscores the independent applicability of penalties under different statutory provisions and reaffirms th...
Karnataka High Court Sets Aside PML Tribunal's Order, Emphasizes Statutory Limits
This decision not only impacts the immediate parties involved but also sets a precedent regarding the interpretation of ...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Drug Inspector's Authority in Licensing Violation Case
The decision marks a pivotal interpretation of compliance and procedural mandates under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, ens...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Compulsory Retirement of Village Accountant in Bribery Case
The judgment draws a clear line between the standards of proof required in criminal trials and departmental inquiries. W...
Karnataka High Court Rules on Amendments to Civil and High Court Acts
This ruling underscores the court's role in ensuring legislative amendments align with constitutional principles and pro...
Karnataka High Court Partially Overturns Dismissal of Differently-Abled Employee, Awards Compensation
The High Court's ruling underlines the importance of proportionate punishment and the consideration of individual circum...