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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Petition to Quash Charges in Murder Case — Prima Facie Case Made Out Against Accused for Offences Under Sections 143, 147, 148, 302, 120(B), 201 R/w 149 IPC. The court held that the power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. cannot be used to quash proceedings where there is sufficient material to support the charges....

The petitioners, accused Nos. 1, 2, 4, and 5 in Sessions Case No. 70/2018 pending before the V Additional District and Sessions Judge, Dharwad, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Code of Crimin...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal in Workmen Compensation Case — Employer-Employee Relationship Established Despite Lack of Documentary Evidence. Claimant entitled to compensation as driver under Section 30(1) of Workmen Compensation Act, 1923....

The appellant, Sri Siddeswara, filed a Miscellaneous First Appeal under Section 30(1) of the Workmen Compensation Act, 1923, challenging the judgment and award dated 24.01.2017 passed by the II Additi...

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Bombay High Court Allows Review of Contempt Order in Teacher Transfer Case — Finds Mistake Apparent on Face of Record. The court held that the contempt order directing preferential processing of certain teachers' claims violated the transfer policy and the original judgment dated 22nd February 2019....

The case arises from a contempt petition (Contempt Petition No. 147 of 2019) arising out of Writ Petition No. 4190 of 2018. The original judgment dated 22nd February 2019 directed the State Government...

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Bombay High Court Upholds Reinstatement of Employee in Industrial Dispute — Punishment of Dismissal for Causing Machine Damage Held Shockingly Disproportionate. Labour Court's Power to Interfere with Quantum of Punishment Under Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Upheld Where Misconduct Proved but Penalty Disproportionate....

The petitioner, Spentex Industries Ltd., challenged the judgment of the Industrial Court dated 26/03/2018 which maintained the Labour Court's order setting aside the dismissal of the respondent, Dilip...

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Bombay High Court at Goa Upholds Life Imprisonment for Murder by Burning Wife with Diesel. Conviction under Section 302 IPC confirmed as dying declaration, motive evidence, and medical testimony established homicidal death....

The appellant, Adawayya @ Swami Kuntainawar, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Mapusa, for the murder of his wife by pouring diesel on her and setting her on fire on 23 June 2013 at thei...

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High Court of Bombay at Goa Dismisses Appeal Against Acquittal in Cheque Dishonour Case Due to Failure to Prove Legally Enforceable Debt. Complainant's inconsistent evidence and lack of financial capacity led to upholding of acquittal under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881....

The appellant, Vikas Gopi Bhagat, filed a criminal appeal against the judgment and order of acquittal dated 28.5.2013 passed by the Judicial Magistrate, First Class, Canacona, Goa, in Criminal Case no...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Writ Petition in Tenancy Land Dispute — Petitioner Fails to Prove Deemed Purchase Under Section 32G of Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948. Mere Revenue Entry as 'Kabjedar' Insufficient to Establish Tenancy Rights; Inordinate Delay in Filing Revision Also Fatal....

The petitioner, Shri Vitthal Maruti Bulunge, filed a writ petition under Article 227 of the Constitution of India challenging the judgment and order dated 29 December 1999 passed by the Maharashtra Re...

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Bombay High Court Allows Section 11 Petition for Appointment of Arbitrator Despite Pending Civil Suit. Filing of a civil suit does not constitute waiver of arbitration rights unless the suit seeks to enforce the same cause of action against the same parties....

The petitioner, Indapur Dairy And Milk Products Limited, filed a petition under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, seeking appointment of an arbitral tribunal to adjudicate disp...