Karnataka High Court
No oral summons to rowdy sheeters, police must use SMS or WhatsApp: Karnataka HC
Kumar argued that he had reformed and was living a peaceful life, but frequent police visits and oral summons created fe...
Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni moves HC after Special Court denies bail in BJP worker murder case
During the hearing, senior advocate C V Nagesh, appearing for Kulkarni, argued that most of the eyewitnesses had turned ...
Karnataka HC recalls stay on govt notification on menstrual leave
The November 9 notification made provision for one day paid menstrual leave per month to women employees aged between 18...
Karnataka HC rejects Prajwal Revanna's plea to suspend life sentence in rape case
He questioned the credibility of electronic evidence, pointed to delays in the FIR and procedural lapses in forensic inv...
Karnataka High Court Protects Rowdy Sheeters' Rights Against Arbitrary Police Summons
Court mandates procedural compliance, citing violation of personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution....
HC quashes private complaint against Energy Minister KJ George in smart meter tender case
The court noted that criminal action cannot continue against Bilagi as he recently died in a road accident, and accordin...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings in BESCOM Tender Case
Allegations of procedural violations deemed non-criminal under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Prevention of Corrupti...
HC halts fresh recruitment under Karnataka's enhanced SC/ST quota law
The petitions question the constitutional validity of the 2022 Act, particularly the hike in SC/ST reservation, from 15 ...
Bangalore hotels body moves HC against mandatory menstrual leave order
On November 12, 2025, the Labour Department issued a notification directing all establishments covered under the Factori...
Karnataka High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Accused Already on Regular Bail
Court emphasizes that anticipatory bail is not a remedy for those failing to comply with court appearances after being g...
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 Extension of Investigation Period in High-Profile Murder Case
Court Confirms Legal Validity of Extending Detention Beyond 90 Days Under KCOCA...
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 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 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 Directs Issuance of Passports to Minors Amidst Matrimonial Dispute
Court mandates compliance with visitation rights and necessary declarations for passport issuance in custody disputes....
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 Upholds Eviction to Protect Senior Citizen's Rights
Court affirms Assistant Commissioner's jurisdiction to order eviction under compelling circumstances for senior citizens...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Right to Compensation for Appropriated Private Land
Court affirms that delay does not nullify the State's obligation to provide fair compensation for land used without form...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Arbitrary Appointment, Upholds Constitutional Mandate
Court Restores Appointment of Additional District Government Pleader, Emphasizes Adherence to Article 14...
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 Upholds Interim Injunction Against Use of Deceptively Similar Trademark
Exotic Mile Private Limited's appeal dismissed; DPAC Ventures LLP's "GoBold" trademark protected against "GOBOULT"...
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...
Karnataka High Court Denies Pension for Media Academy and Temperance Board Employees
Court rules non-government employees not eligible for pension under Karnataka Civil Services Rules; directs state govern...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Prohibition on Transfer of Fair Price Shop Authorization
Petition Dismissed as Court Reiterates Restriction Under Karnataka Essential Commodities (PDS) Control Order, 1992...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Section 498A Applicability to Void Marriages and Live-In Relationships
Court Orders Transfer of Parallel Proceedings to Avoid Conflicting Judgments...
Karnataka High Court Mandates Transparency in Tribunal Appointments
Landmark Judgment Directs State to Establish Clear Guidelines for Special Court Appointments within Three Months...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Arbitration Clause in Cooperative Society Dispute
Arbitration clause prevails over statutory dispute resolution under the Karnataka Cooperative Societies Act, 1959....
Karnataka High Court Quashes Professional Misconduct Complaint Against Advocate
Court rules that complaint lacked "reason to believe" and complainant's locus standi was insufficient under the Advocate...
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...