Karnataka High Court
Karnataka High Court Upholds Family Court's Rejection of Wife's Maintenance Claim for Leaving Matrimonial Home Without Reasonable Cause
Maintenance granted only to younger daughter; wife's plea dismissed for failing to prove neglect or refusal of maintenan...
Karnataka High Court Partially Allows Insurer’s Appeal, Attributes 30 percent Negligence to Claimant Riding Under Influence of Alcohol in Motor Accident Case
Court Upholds Insurer’s Liability but Reduces Compensation by 30% Due to Claimant’s Contributory Negligence; Emphasizes ...
Karnataka High Court Grants Bail to Brothel Customer in Juvenile Sexual Exploitation Case
Appellant acquitted of knowledge regarding victim’s minor age and caste; bail granted with strict conditions to prevent ...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Absolute Ownership of Female Hindu over Property, Sets Aside Partition Decree
Court Emphasizes Section 14(1) of Hindu Succession Act, 1956, Rejects Claim of Joint Family Property Without Concrete Ev...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Adjustment of Excess Payment under Karasamadhana-IV Scheme
Court rules that excess payment made towards one firm's excise dues can be adjusted against another firm's liability, em...
Karnataka High Court Declines Writ Petition Seeking Direction for Expeditious Trial in Divorce Case
High Court Emphasizes Judicial Autonomy and Quality of Justice Over Speedy Disposal, Rejects Petition Without Justifiabl...
Karnataka High Court Declares Lifelong Government Service Bond for Super-Specialty Doctors Unreasonable, Quashes Disciplinary Action
Court holds that doctors cannot be compelled to serve till retirement without postings; directs quashing of domestic inq...
Karnataka High Court Recalls Contempt Proceedings Against Advocate After Apology, Imposes Symbolic Fine and Social Duties
Advocate S. Rangaswamy's misconduct during sessions trial led to initial contempt action; court emphasizes legal profess...
Karnataka High Court Grants Bail to Accused in Case Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Citing Lack of Deceitful Intent in Promise to Marry
Court Observes Accused Approached Complainant's Mother with Marriage Proposal; Bail Granted with Strict Conditions Amids...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Land Acquisition for Housing Project near Bannerghatta National Park Citing Ecological Concerns
Court Emphasizes Environmental Conservation and Wildlife Protection, Highlights Lack of Proper Clearances and Potential ...
Karnataka High Court Rules Against Substitution of Investigating Officer, Imposes Costs on Petitioner for Improper Representations
Court holds no vested right to choose investigating officer absent proven mala fides; strongly discourages addressing pe...
Karnataka High Court Sets Aside Tribunal Order Cancelling Gift Deed, Emphasizes Strict Conditions Under Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act
Court holds that Section 23 of the Act requires clear statutory conditions for cancellation of property transfer and can...
Karnataka High Court Acquits Accused in Sexual Assault Case, Landmark Judgment on Non-Furnishing of Section 164 Statements Violates Right to Fair Trial
High Court Emphasizes Mandatory Nature of Section 207(iv) CrPC; Prosecution Fails to Prove Victim's Minority and Contrad...
Karnataka High Court Restores Gift Deed, Clarifies Scope of Section 23 of Senior Citizens Act
Court holds that Section 23 applies only to senior citizens at time of filing or consideration, and gift deeds without m...
Karnataka High Court Permits Admission of New Evidence in Arbitration Challenge on Fraud Grounds Post 2019 Amendment
Court distinguishes between Clauses (a) and (b) of Section 34(2) of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, ruling fresh evide...
Karnataka High Court Orders Reinvestigation in Child's Abetment to Suicide Case
Original Investigation Under Adult Suicide Provisions Quashed; New Investigation to Be Conducted Under Child-Specific La...
HC pulls up police for bringing Hindu outfit leader from Udupi to Bengaluru for questioning
"Remove that name and call it the 'Darkfield Police Station' in the Whitefield area," the judge told the DCP after being...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Bail for Accused in Mob Lynching Case
Procedural lapses noted, but liberty of accused maintained; State directed to formulate interim compensation scheme...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Mother's Custodial Rights, Emphasizes Child's Welfare
Court Reverses Family Court's Order, Reaffirms Jurisdiction on Child's Ordinary Residence...
Karnataka High Court Rebukes Police for Procedural Violations in Arbitrary Detention Case
Court Orders Senior Police Officials to Appear for Explanation Over Misuse of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 P...
Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against MLA for Alleged Loudspeaker Violation
Court rules that a two-minute extension beyond the prescribed time limit during an election campaign does not constitute...
Karnataka High Court Declares Arrest Under BNSS Notice Unlawful
Investigating Officer and Senior Police Officials Held Personally Liable for Illegal Detention...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Entry Tax on Hydraulic Oil
Wipro Enterprises' Revision Petitions Dismissed; Hydraulic Oil Classified as Taxable Petroleum Product...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Charges Against Homestay Owner Under Repealed Foreigners Act
Court finds prosecution under repealed statute and lack of legal duty under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Enforcement Powers Amidst Provisional Attachment Dispute
Court clarifies "no coercive steps" order does not halt statutory processes under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Continuation of Temple Management Scheme Amid Legal Dispute
Court Stays Appointment of Administrative Officer by State, Allows Existing Committee to Continue Management...
Karnataka High Court Orders Sale of Seized Goods Due to Unpaid Penalty
Court mandates timely sale of hazardous goods under GST laws to avoid potential risks....
Karnataka High Court Upholds Maintenance Order, Emphasizes Equality in Marital Relationships
Court Dismisses Husband's Petition Against Maintenance, Advocates for Mutual Respect and Dignity in Marriage...
Karnataka High Court Restores Child Custody to Mother, Imposes Penalty on Father for Abduction
Father directed to return child to mother after unauthorized custody; Court highlights violation of child's rights and i...
Karnataka High Court Remits Case for Reassessment of Kitchen Exhaust Hood Classification
Halton India Private Limited Granted Opportunity to Submit Additional Evidence for Customs Ruling...
Karnataka High Court Upholds IBC's Primacy Over RERA in Insolvency Proceedings
Court Dismisses Petition Against Public Auction Notice, Directs Petitioners to NCLT...
Karnataka High Court Clarifies Police Power to Freeze Bank Accounts under BNSS, 2023; Quashes Orders Releasing Seized Gold and Defreezing Accounts Without Proper Procedure
Court distinguishes between seizure under Section 106 and attachment under Section 107 of BNSS, affirming police’s power...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Police Notices in Medical Negligence Probe
Court Rules Investigation Exceeded Legal Boundaries Under Section 194 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023...
Karnataka High Court Strikes Down State Laws Denying Service Benefits to Private Aided Educational Institution Employees
Court Holds Legislative Acts Nullifying Judicial Decisions on Pay, Pension, and Kannada Language Increment Violative of ...
Karnataka High Court Directs Disability-Friendly Reforms at Indian Statistical Institute
Court mandates infrastructural upgrades and policy reforms for specially-abled employees, addressing grievances of Prof....
Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against Advocate, Citing Abuse of Legal Process
The Court ruled that implicating an advocate for discharging professional duties without substantial evidence undermines...