Karnataka High Court
Karnataka High Court Denies Petition to Quash Abetment of Suicide Charges Against Naveen G.
The court ruled that allegations of stalking, coercion, and interference with marriage prospects constitute a prima faci...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Trial Court's Decision to Deny Prosecution's Request to Cross-Examine Own Witness
In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court emphasized the judicious use of discretion under Section 154 of the In...
Karnataka High Court Strikes Down Rule 96(10) of CGST Rules as Unconstitutional
The court orders refund of IGST to M/s Shilpa Medicare Ltd, declaring the rule arbitrary and violative of constitutional...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Family Inheritance Dispute
Court Emphasizes Civil Jurisdiction Over Inheritance Matters, Prevents Misuse of Criminal Law...
Karnataka High Court Declines Jurisdiction in Arbitration Dispute Involving SIAC and Supreme Court-Appointed Arbitrator
Court advises parties to approach the Supreme Court for issues arising from Arbitrator's recusal and SIAC actions...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Statutory Entitlement for Accident Compensation
Medical Insurance Reimbursement Not Deductible from Motor Accident Compensation, Homemakers Entitled to Compensation for...
Karnataka High Court Orders Refund of Wrongfully Deducted GST on Land Acquisition Compensation
Landmark judgment establishes that GST cannot be levied on compensation for land acquired by the state, directing a refu...
Karnataka High Court Dismisses Writ Petitions of Non-Teaching Staff in Private Educational Institutions
The Court rules that private unaided educational institutions do not qualify as "State" under Article 12, advising petit...
Karnataka High Court Orders Partial Payment to M/s Sujal Pharma Amidst Alleged Procurement Dispute
Court mandates release of Rs. 1.5 crore with property security, orders inquiry into alleged defective supply within 90 d...
Karnataka High Court Strikes Down Pan Masala Machine Cess Law for Violation of Article 14
Health Security se National Security Cess Act, 2025, and Rules struck down for arbitrary levy on machinery capacity rath...
Karnataka HC sets aside KPSC chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukar's suspension
The high court had earlier intervened in the matter by staying the implementation of a KPSC resolution asking Sahukar to...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Disability Rights Act’s Applicability to Private Schools; Directs Rs.10 Lakh Compensation and Reinstatement with Reasonable Accommodation
Landmark Judgment Affirms Duties of Private Educational Institutions under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, ...
Karnataka High Court Rules Against Retrospective Tax Amendments
Finance Act, 2010's Retroactive Tax Liabilities Deemed Unconstitutional...
Karnataka High Court Mandates Expedited Disposal of Seized Property Applications
Court Directs Timely Action on Seized Property Under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023...
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...