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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal in Cheque Dishonour Case — Acquittal Set Aside Due to Improper Appreciation of Evidence. Presumption Under Section 139 of NI Act Not Rebutted by Accused....

The appellant, Srinidhi Finance & Investment Corporation, filed a criminal appeal against the acquittal of the respondent, Basavanthappa, for the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument...

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Karnataka High Court Grants Bail to Accused in DJ Halli Mob Lynching Case Citing Parity and No Prima Facie Involvement in Murder. Petitioners accused of rioting and arson under Sections 435, 436 IPC and SC/ST Act granted bail as co-accused similarly placed were already enlarged on bail....

The judgment pertains to two criminal petitions filed under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) seeking bail for the petitioners who were accused in Crime No.219/2020 registered...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Proceedings Against Absconding Accused in Counterfeit Currency Case — Co-Accused Acquitted, No Prima Facie Case. Petitioner Madhu @ Madhu Gowda, arraigned as Accused No.2 in Cr.No.263/2016 for offences under Sections 489A, 489B, 489C, 489E, 420, 417 r/w 34 IPC, sought quashing of proceedings after co-accused were acquitted in trial....

The petitioner, Madhu @ Madhu Gowda, was arraigned as Accused No.2 in Crime No.263/2016 registered by Girinagar Police Station, Bangalore, for offences punishable under Sections 489A, 489B, 489C, 489E...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal in Negotiable Instruments Act Case — Reverses Acquittal for Dishonour of Cheque. Presumption under Section 139 of NI Act stands unless rebutted by accused; complainant's failure to produce bank statement not fatal when cheque and signature admitted....

The appellant, M/s. Networth Stock Broking Limited, represented by its authorised agent Kiran Kumar, filed a criminal appeal under Section 378(4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, challenging t...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes SC/ST Commission Order in Service Dispute — Commission Exceeded Jurisdiction by Directing Promotion and Seniority. Held that the Commission under the SC & ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 cannot adjudicate service matters or direct promotions....

The petitioner, Sri M.B. Siddalingaswamy, a Scheduled Caste employee working as Superintendent in the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka, challenged an order dated 11.11.2016 passed by ...

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Bombay High Court Quashes FIR in Stalking and Assault Case Due to Compromise Between Relatives. Court holds that when parties have settled their differences and the complainant is no longer interested in prosecuting, continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process of law under Section 482 CrPC....

The applicants, Vijaykumar Dinkar Sirsat, Akshay Dinkar Sirsat, Dinkar Shankar Sirsat, and Satyabhama Dinkar Sirsat, filed a criminal application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1...

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Bombay High Court Quashes FIR Against Applicant in Defamation Case for Allegations Against Police Officer — Lack of Prima Facie Case Under Section 500 IPC. Court holds that mere publication of news item based on representation without verification does not constitute defamation if made in good faith for public good....

The applicant, Ravindra Baliram Dhawale, filed a criminal application under Section 482 CrPC seeking quashing of FIR No. 2/2020 registered at Tuljapur Police Station for offences under Sections 500, 5...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses State Appeal Against Acquittal in Kidnapping and Rape Case — Consensual Relationship and Inconsistent Age Evidence Lead to Acquittal. Court upholds trial court's finding that prosecution failed to prove victim was below 16 years, and evidence showed voluntary elopement and marriage....

The State of Maharashtra appealed against the acquittal of four accused persons (Nandu Pandu Kamble, Sanju @ Sandip Dadu Kamble, Mahadeo Dhondiram Kamble, and Dadu Bhau Kamble) by the 3rd Ad-hoc Assis...

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High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Inconsistent Eyewitness Testimony and Lack of Corroboration. Conviction under Sections 447, 504, 302 IPC Set Aside as Prosecution Failed to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt....

The appellant, Vijay @ Vijendra, was convicted by the IV Additional District and Sessions Judge, Kalaburagi, for offences under Sections 447, 504 and 302 IPC for the murder of Pushpa (CW.1) on 27.04.2...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Claimants' Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Compensation Enhanced from Rs.13,36,000 to Rs.14,26,000. Tribunal's application of multiplier of 14 and 40% future prospects upheld; conventional heads increased to Rs.70,000 as per Pranay Sethi....

The appeal was filed by the claimants, legal representatives of deceased Shrishail Kore, challenging the judgment and award dated 31.03.2016 passed by the IV Addl. District & Sessions Judge and MACT-X...