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Bombay High Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Inconsistent Dying Declarations. Conviction under Section 302 IPC set aside as dying declarations were contradictory and not supported by medical evidence or eyewitnesses....

The appellant, Bhagwan Ramdas Tupe, was convicted under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 for the murder of Vithabai Bajirao Patil by setting her on fire. The prosecution case relied heavily ...

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Bombay High Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Inconsistent Evidence and Doubtful Identification. Conviction under Sections 144, 148, 302 r/w 149 IPC set aside as prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt....

The case pertains to the murder of Sudhakar on 19.08.2011. The informant Devidas (PW1) had a dispute with accused nos. 1, 4, and 5 over a field taken for cultivation. Deceased Sudhakar, brother of the...

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Bombay High Court Allows Widow's Petition for Freedom Fighter Pension Based on Civil Court Declaration. Petitioner declared first legally wedded wife entitled to pension from date of second wife's death....

The petitioner, Somitrabai @ Somabai Bhagwan Ajbe, aged 86 years, filed a writ petition seeking release of freedom fighter pension after the death of her husband, Bhagwan Sukdev Ajbe, a recognized fre...

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Karnataka High Court examines blocking of Input Tax Credit under Rule 86A of CGST Rules. Petitions filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenge orders blocking electronic credit ledger without hearing, contending violation of natural justice and fundamental rights....

The writ petitions were filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India before the High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Bench, by several petitioners including K-9-Enterprises, K-9-Industrie...

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Karnataka High Court Dismisses Quo-Warranto Petitions Challenging KPSC Appointments, Upholds Executive Power Under Article 316. Court Rules That Article 316 is a Complete Code and No Rules are Required for Appointing Chairman and Members of the State Public Service Commission....

Two public interest litigations were filed by Shashi Prasad Gandhi and T. Narasimhamurthy challenging the appointments of the Chairman and members of the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC). Th...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Commercial Appeal in Bank Loan Dispute — Orders Restoration of Plaint Returned by Trial Court. Court holds that the trial court erred in returning the plaint for lack of pecuniary jurisdiction without considering the valuation of the suit as per the Commercial Courts Act, 2015....

The appellants, Dr. Ramachandra C and Dr. Pallavi V R, filed a commercial suit (COM.O.S.No.164/2021) before the 89th Additional City Civil and Sessions Judge, Bengaluru, against Karnataka Bank Limited...

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Bombay High Court at Goa Quashes Suspension and Charge Memorandum Against Assistant Registrar in Goa University Case — Stale Charges and Unfair Process Violate Article 14. Suspension order set aside and charge memorandum quashed due to inordinate delay, lack of misconduct, and vindictive approach by the University....

The Petitioner, Mrs. Bertha T.A. D'Mello e Daniel, was appointed as Assistant Registrar (Legal) in Goa University on 16/12/2005, effective from 26/11/2005, and confirmed on 29/07/2009 effective 26/05/...

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High Court of Bombay at Goa Allows Petition by Electricity Department Officials Challenging Consumer Forum Orders — Forum Lacked Jurisdiction as Respondent Was Not a Registered Consumer Under Electricity Act, 2003. Assessment for Unauthorised Use of Electricity Could Not Be Challenged by a Non-Consumer Before the Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum....

The petitioners, officials of the Electricity Department, Government of Goa, filed a writ petition challenging orders dated 12/06/2017 and 18/09/2017 passed by the Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum, ...

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High Court of Bombay at Goa Allows Tenants in Rent Control Matter Due to Erroneous Denial of Opportunity to File Reply; Revisional Authority Misconstrued Scope of Rent Controller's Powers Under Goa Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1968....

The dispute arose from eviction proceedings initiated by landlords against tenants under Section 22(2)(g) of the Goa Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1968 before the Rent Controller. ...

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High Court of Bombay at Goa Acquits Accused in Attempt to Murder Case Due to Lack of Intent to Kill. Conviction under Section 307 IPC set aside as injuries were not on vital parts and no intention to cause death was established....

The appellant, Sanjay Gaonkar, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Panaji, for the offence punishable under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for allegedly attempting to murder th...