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High Court of Karnataka Quashes SC/ST Act Proceedings Against Accused Due to Lack of Intent to Humiliate Based on Caste. Allegations of Caste-Based Insults Found to Be Vague and Not Made in Public View, Failing to Attract Sections 3(1)(r)(s) and 3(2)(v-a) of SC/ST (POA) Act....

The petitioner, Prakash Patil, filed a criminal petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, seeking quashing of the FIR dated 12.10.2022 and charge-sheet dated 18.11.2022 in Cr...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Transfer of Sessions Case Due to Apprehension of Bias from Trial Judge's Remarks. Accused's Right to Fair Trial Under Article 21 of Constitution of India Prevails Over Mere Allegations of Bias....

The petitioners, accused No.1 to 3 in Sessions Case No.164/2019 pending before the III Additional District and Sessions Judge, Kalaburagi, filed a petition under Section 407 of the Code of Criminal Pr...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Railway's Appeal in Untoward Incident Death Case. Deceased Held to be Bonafide Passenger; Criminal Act Exception Not Attracted Under Section 124A of Railways Act, 1989....

The case involves an appeal by the Union of India, Western Railway, against a judgment of the Railway Claims Tribunal, Nagpur, which awarded compensation to the respondent, Khursheedbi, the mother of ...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Petitioner's Challenge to Tender Cancellation in Public Works Contract. Court holds that cancellation due to lack of competition and failure to meet essential conditions is valid and does not require prior notice to bidders....

The petitioner, Waterfront Constructions Private Limited, challenged the cancellation of a tender issued by the respondent authorities for a public works project. The tender was cancelled due to lack ...

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Bombay High Court Allows Summary Suit for Recovery of Security Deposit in Leave and License Agreement — Defendant's Defense Raises No Triable Issues. Court holds that under Order XXXVII CPC, a defendant must disclose a substantial defense to obtain leave to defend; mere allegations of oral agreements or set-off without evidence do not constitute a triable issue....

The plaintiff, Play Games 24X7 Pvt. Ltd., filed a summary suit under Order XXXVII of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, against the defendant, Loran Leasing And Infotech Pvt. Ltd., for recovery of a s...

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Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Accused in UAPA Case on Ground of Parity and Long Incarceration. Appellant in Custody for Over 5 Years with No Imminent Trial Conclusion....

The appellant, Vaibhav Subhash Raut, was arrested in connection with CR No. 11 of 2018 registered at Kalachowki Police Station for alleged offences under the Explosive Substances Act, 1908, the Explos...

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Bombay High Court Allows Petition Challenging Invalidity of Scheduled Tribe Certificate in Koli Mahadev Caste Claim. Court Remands Matter to Scrutiny Committee for Fresh Consideration of Validity Certificates of Relatives and Other Evidence....

The petitioner, Priyanka Dilip Rekulwad, a 19-year-old student, challenged the judgment and order dated 10.08.2023 passed by the Scheduled Tribe Certificate Scrutiny Committee, Kinwat (respondent No. ...

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High Court of Karnataka Examines Maintainability of Writ Petition Challenging Penalties Imposed by Government Company under Fuel Supply Agreement. The Court Determines that Government Company is 'State' Under Article 12, Amenable to Writ Jurisdiction, but Leaves Final Decision on Contractual Dispute Adjudication Open....

The writ petition was filed by two joint venture companies, Karnataka EMTA Coal Mines Ltd. and EMTA Coal Limited, challenging a demand letter dated 12.12.2011 issued by Karnataka Power Corporation Lim...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal for Enhanced Compensation in Workmen's Compensation Case, Holds Insurance Company Liable. The court enhanced disability assessment from 15% to 25% and directed the insurance company to pay compensation jointly with the owner....

The appellant, a coolie working under respondent No.1 (owner of a tractor), sustained injuries on 12.03.2010 while working on the tractor. She filed a claim before the Labour Officer and Commissioner ...

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High Court of Karnataka Enhances Compensation for Claimants in Motor Accident Death Case — Tribunal's Award Modified for Loss of Dependency and Future Prospects. The Court applied multiplier of 18 and added 40% future prospects to the income of the deceased under Section 173(1) of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, enhancing compensation from Rs. 45,64,000 to Rs. 19,64,400....

The appeal was filed by the claimants, Smt. Shivamma, Sri. Ayanna, and Renuka, who are the mother, father, and sister of the deceased Huliraj, respectively. The deceased died in a motor vehicle accide...