Karnataka High Court
Karnataka High Court Resolves Mimicry Controversy with Apology and Temple Visit Mandate
Artist Ranveer Singh's Case Closed After Apology and Commitment to Visit Mysuru Temple...
Karnataka High Court Sets Aside Lok Adalat Award Due to Lack of Claimant Signatures
The court restores the appeal for fresh adjudication, emphasizing the necessity of claimant consent in settlement agreem...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Forest Department's Decision to Halt Quarrying Operations
Landmark Judgment Reinforces Forest Conservation Act, 1980; Affirms Forest Land Status in Athiguppe Village...
Karnataka High Court Remands Interim Maintenance Case for Fresh Consideration
Family Court's Dismissal of Wife's Application Over Short Duration of Marriage Challenged; Case to be Reassessed...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Caste-Based Abuse Case Proceedings
Court dismisses plea to quash FIR; affirms "public view" in workplace context under SC/ST Act...
Karnataka High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Alleging Plagiarism in Film Certification
Court Rules Copyright Infringement Claims Require Civil Suit, Not Writ Jurisdiction ...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Arbitration Tribunal's Dismissal of Delay Condonation in Share Dispute
Appeal dismissed due to failure to demonstrate sufficient cause for delay in filing and lack of merit in challenging arb...
K'taka HC indicates passing order in actor Ranveer Singh's plea to quash FIR against him
The matter came up for hearing during the day, with arguments centred on the contents of the affidavit filed by the acto...
Karnataka High Court Grants Interim Custody of Seized Assets to Accused in Reward360 Fraud Case
Court sets aside Magistrate's order denying interim custody, mandates safeguards for release of valuables...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Menstrual Leave Policy as Constitutional Imperative, Directs Strict Implementation
Landmark judgment recognizes menstrual leave and hygiene as integral to women’s dignity and health under Articles 15(3),...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Exclusion of Married Daughters from Compassionate Appointments
Appellant's plea for compassionate appointment dismissed; court reinforces dependency criteria under Karnataka Civil Ser...
Karnataka HC stays FIR order against minister over Rs 500 bet remark
Based on a private complaint filed by H R Nagabhushan, the 42nd Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Court ordered the r...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Examination Fairness, Rules Midway Changes Unconstitutional
Court mandates adherence to existing SSLC examination rules, citing violation of Article 14 if altered post-notification...
Karnataka High Court Orders Investigation into Alleged Corruption Despite Departmental Exoneration
Court Directs Government to Approve FIR Registration Against Public Servant Over Alleged Misuse of Funds...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Dowry Case Against In-laws
Court rules allegations against mother-in-law, father-in-law, and sister-in-law lack specificity and constitute abuse of...
Karnataka High Court Overturns Conviction in Gang Rape Case Citing Lack of Evidence
Appellants Acquitted as Court Finds Prosecution Failed to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt...
Karnataka HC declines to take up review petition on grading issue in SSLC exam
The petition followed the School Education and Literacy Minister Bangarappa's announcement on March 27 that starting thi...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Enforcement of Bombay High Court Directions Across State Lines
Mandamus Issued Against Karnataka Authorities for Failing to Comply with Cross-Jurisdictional Judicial Orders...
Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR in Money Recovery Dispute
Court rules criminal law cannot be invoked for civil disputes, quashes FIR lodged under Scheduled Castes and Scheduled T...
Karnataka High Court Declares Seizure of Mercedes-Benz Illegal, Orders Restoration of Registration
In a significant ruling, the court quashes vehicle seizure and registration cancellation, citing unauthorized officer ac...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Cabinet Rank Appointments for MLAs and MLCs
Court dismisses PIL challenging appointments, stating they do not violate constitutional provisions...
Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Over Improper Seizure of Lamborghini Huracan
Court Orders Release of Vehicle, Directs Departmental Enquiry Against Senior Motor Vehicle Inspector...
Karnataka High Court Orders Re-Verification and Recount of Postal Ballots in Sringeri Assembly Election
Court finds Returning Officer's failure to re-verify 279 rejected postal ballots violated mandatory Election Commission ...
Karnataka HC directs to re-verify rejected postal ballots in Sringeri Assembly constituency
The court has also said that the Returning Officer (RO), depending on the outcome of the re-verification, will have to u...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Transfer of Suits in Ekta Kukreja v. M/s Srinivasa Trust Case
Civil Revision Petition under Section 115 CPC Maintained; Bias Allegations Against Presiding Officer Dismissed...
Karnataka High Court Validates Investigation into Underage Drinking Case at Legacy Brewing Company
Court Upholds Magistrate's Permission for Investigation into Alleged Sale of Alcohol to Minors...
Karnataka High Court Denies Delay Condonation, Calls for Government Litigation Reforms
State's 321-Day Delay in Filing Appeal Dismissed; Court Urges Structured Litigation Management...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Investigation into Data Theft Allegations Against Company Director
Court affirms maintainability of complaint against director, emphasizes company's exclusive ownership of corporate data....
Karnataka High Court Dismisses Petitions Against Encroachment Notices on Storm Water Drains
BBMP Empowered to Remove Constructions Obstructing Drains to Ensure Water Flow to Subramanyapura Lake...
Karnataka High Court Directs CM's Office to Refrain from Interfering in Employee Transfers
Court emphasizes that administrative departments should independently handle transfer and postings; issues directive to ...
Karnataka High Court Partially Allows Appeal in Ancestral Property Partition Suit
Court Upholds Ancestral Property Status for One Property, Orders Defendants to Pay Court Fee for Share in Ancestral Land...
Karnataka High Court Grants Bail to Woman Accused of Offensive Sloganeering
Smt Sarbanu Khatun, a housemaid from West Bengal, secures bail considering her personal circumstances and lack of intent...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, Emphasizes Ignorance of Law as No Excuse
Court rejects plea to quash proceedings against accused in child marriage case, emphasizing the importance of safeguardi...
Women professionals move HC against Karnataka govt's menstrual leave policy
The petitioners have argued that the policy is a clear instance of "benevolent sexism", where measures, though appearing...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Bigamy Charges against Family Members
Court Rules Section 494 IPC Prosecution Limited to Erring Spouse, Not Relatives or Accomplices...
Karnataka High Court Dismisses Enforcement Directorate's Appeal in Zo Pvt Ltd Case
Court Upholds Decision Allowing Salary Payments from Frozen Accounts Despite PMLA Proceedings...