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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Mutation Orders in Favor of Daughter in Succession Dispute — Mutation Entries Do Not Confer Title and Must Be Based on Possession or Legal Right. The court held that revenue authorities must consider actual possession and validity of documents before ordering mutation under the Karnataka Land Revenue Act, 1964....

The petitioner, N.D. Vanamala, a widow, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India before the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru, challenging two orders: (1) an or...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Transfer of Matrimonial and Custody Proceedings from Bijapur to Bengaluru on Grounds of Wife's Convenience and Preponderance of Proceedings at Bengaluru. The court held that under Section 24 CPC, the convenience of the wife is paramount and transfer is warranted when multiple proceedings are pending at different places....

The petitioner-husband, Vishal Gayakwad, filed two civil petitions under Section 24 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) seeking transfer of matrimonial and custody proceedings from the Family C...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Transfer Order for Lack of Prior Approval Based on Recorded Reasons. Chief Minister's Discretion Under Para 9(b) of Government Order No.DPAR 22 STR 2013 is Not Absolute....

The petitioner, Sri Rajashekar M., an Extension Officer in the Department of Backward Classes Welfare, challenged an order dated 25.09.2018 passed by the Karnataka State Administrative Tribunal in App...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses PILs Alleging Irregularities in LED Streetlight Procurement by Nagpur Municipal Corporation. Court finds no mala fides or procedural violations in tender process, upholds NMC's decision to award contract to lowest bidders....

The Bombay High Court at Nagpur disposed of two Public Interest Litigations (PILs) concerning the procurement of LED streetlights by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC). The first PIL was registere...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Revision Petition in Rash Driving Case — Conviction Under Sections 279, 337, 338, 304-A IPC Upheld. Concurrent findings of fact by courts below not interfered with as no perversity or illegality found....

The petitioner, Athaulla, was convicted by the Civil Judge (Jr.Dn.) and JMFC, Gudibande in C.C.No.16/2007 for offences under Sections 279, 337, 338 and 304-A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC). The ...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Tribunal Erred in Rejecting Claim Under Section 163A M.V. Act on Ground of Contributory Negligence. Claimants Entitled to Compensation Under Structured Formula Without Proof of Negligence....

The appeal was filed by the claimants, the wife and children of the deceased Shantaram, challenging the judgment and award dated 12.07.2012 passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal No.V, Bijapur i...

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High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Murder and Robbery Case Due to Lack of Credible Evidence and Unreliable Circumstantial Links. Conviction under Sections 302, 392 r/w 397 IPC Set Aside as Prosecution Failed to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt....

The appellant, Madhukara @ Madhu @ Mallesha, was convicted by the Sessions Judge, Fast Track Court-I, Shimoga in S.C. No. 78/2012 for offences punishable under Sections 302, 392 r/w 397 IPC and senten...

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High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Dowry Death Case Due to Lack of Evidence and Inconsistent Witness Testimony. Conviction under Sections 498A and 302 IPC set aside as prosecution failed to prove cruelty and murder beyond reasonable doubt....

The appellant, Channabasappa, was convicted by the II Additional District and Sessions Judge, Davanagere in S.C. No. 102/2011 for offences punishable under Sections 498A and 302 of the Indian Penal Co...