Karnataka High Court
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...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Bail Rejection of Accused in DJ Halli Police Station Arson Case
Court Cites Prima Facie Evidence and Accused’s Role in Delaying Trial to Deny Bail; Emphasizes Duty to Uphold Public Ord...
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 ...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against In-Laws in Domestic Violence Case
Lack of Specific Allegations and Separate Living Arrangements Lead to Dismissal of Charges...
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 Permits Rectification of GST Errors in Early Returns
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. allowed to correct bona fide errors in GSTR-3B returns for initial GST implementatio...
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 Quashes Erroneous GST Demand on Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd.
Court Rules Against Double Taxation and Clarifies Place of Supply Under IGST Act...
Karnataka High Court Rules in Favor of Excelpoint Systems, Grants GST Refund
Marketing and Technical Support Services Deemed Export, Not Intermediary Services, Leading to Refund Sanction...
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 Husband's Conviction for Wife's Murder and Cruelty
Court Directs Compensation for Deceased's Children and Stresses on Compliance with Victim Compensation Provisions...
Karnataka High Court Allows Altruistic Kidney Donation by Doctor
Court Directs Hospital to Identify Suitable Donees for Kidney Donation by Petitioning Doctor...
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 Quashes Penalty on Transport Firm for E-Way Bill Oversight
Court Emphasizes the Procedural Nature of E-Way Bill Lapses and Moderation in Penalties...
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 Upholds Cognizance of Offences in Yeddyurappa Case
Trial court directed not to insist on the personal presence of the aged accused, former Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa,...
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...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Mandatory Pre-Deposit Under Customs Act
Court Rules Financial Hardship Not Grounds for Waiver of Pre-Deposit for Established Businesses...
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...