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High Court Quashes SC/ST Act Proceedings Against Accused No.2 Due to Lack of Specific Allegations and Absence of Intent to Humiliate on Caste Basis. The court held that vague and omnibus allegations without specific overt acts do not constitute an offence under Section 3(1)(r) of the SC/ST Act, 1989, and continuing proceedings would be an abuse of process....

The petitioner, Mallinath @ Hawamallayyamuttya, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, seeking quashing of the complaint, FIR, and charge sheet in Crime No.17/2017...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Writ Appeal in Gram Panchayat Election Dispute — Upholds Annulment of Election for Non-Compliance with Rule 3(2) of Karnataka Panchayat Raj (Conduct of Elections) Rules, 1997. Election of Appellant Set Aside as He Failed to Produce Valid Caste Certificate at the Time of Nomination, Rendering His Candidature Invalid....

The appellant, H V Ashok, was declared elected as a member of Haridravatti Gram Panchayat from Hilagodu-3 constituency. Respondent No.1, H N Gopal, filed an election petition (Election Misc. No.2/2021...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Writ Petition Seeking Khata Transfer in Property Dispute — BBMP Endorsement Quashed for Disregarding Registered Release Deed. Release Deed Must Be Given Effect Under Section 149 of BBMP Act; Writ of Mandamus Issued to Bring Khata in Conformity....

The petitioner, Sharmada B K, a practicing dentist, along with her parents, purchased site No.31 carved out of Sy.No.123 and 131 (old No.71) in Kathriguppe Village, Bengaluru, on 18.01.2013. Subsequen...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Demolition Notice Against Petitioner in BBMP Act Case — Notice Issued Without Proper Hearing and Opportunity Violates Principles of Natural Justice. The court held that Sections 238 and 239 of the BBMP Act require prior notice and hearing before demolition, and any action without such compliance is invalid....

The petitioner, Avenue Supermarts Ltd., a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India challenging a notice issued ...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal in ESI Act Case — Employer Not Liable for Contribution on Wages Paid During Strike Period. Security services company successfully challenges ESI Corporation's demand for contribution on wages paid to employees during a strike, as such wages are not 'remuneration' under Section 2(22) of the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948....

The appellant, M/s Group 4 Securitas Guarding Limited (now G4S Security Secure Solutions India (P) Ltd), is a security services company covered under the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948. The appe...

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Karnataka High Court Hears Regular First Appeal Against Dismissal of Suit for Declaration and Partition — Judgment Details Not Fully Extracted. The appeal challenges trial court's rejection of plaintiffs' claim of ownership and alternative partition....

Background: The dispute involved family members over properties standing in the name of the first defendant, Smt. N. Narasamma, who is the mother of the first plaintiff and mother-in-law of the second...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal in Promissory Note Recovery Suit — Appellate Court's Reversal of Trial Court's Dismissal Upheld. Defendant's Denial of Execution and Signature on Promissory Note Found Unsubstantiated; Presumption Under Section 118 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Applied....

The plaintiff-respondent filed a suit for recovery of Rs. 1,13,520/- based on a demand promissory note executed by the defendant-appellant on 03.04.2009 for a hand loan of Rs. 66,000/-. The plaintiff ...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes SC/ST Act Proceedings Against Accused for Lack of Intent and Public View Requirement. Alleged Caste-Based Insults in Private Setting Not Attracting Section 3(1)(10) of SC & ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989....

The petitioners, accused 1 to 8, filed a criminal petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) seeking quashing of proceedings in SC & ST (Special) Case No.24 of 2016 on t...