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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Appeal of Bank Manager in Service Dispute — Upholds Dismissal for Gross Misconduct and Irregularities. The court held that the punishment of dismissal was proportionate to the gravity of the misconduct committed by the appellant while serving as a bank manager....

The appellant, Sri M G Pandit (since deceased, represented by his legal heir Smt. Shobha M. Pandit), was a manager of the Benson Town Branch of Indian Bank from June 25, 1990 to April 9, 1991. During ...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Writ Petition Challenging Deputy Commissioner's Order on Land Use — Activities on Agricultural Land Not Constituting Diversion Under Section 95 of Karnataka Land Revenue Act, 1964. The court held that the petitioner's activities were not non-agricultural and quashed the demand for conversion charges and penalty....

The petitioner, M/s. Belgaum Minerals, a proprietary concern, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India challenging an order dated December 21, 2015, issued by the ...

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High Court Acquits Accused in Railways Act Case Due to Lack of Mens Rea. Tractor-trailer crossing railway track without permission does not constitute offense under Section 161 of Railways Act, 1989 as it requires intention to cause damage or obstruction....

The petitioner, Hanumanthanayak, was convicted by the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Holenarsipur, in C.C. No. 3/07 for an offense under Section 161 of the Railways Act, 1989, for driving a tractor-...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Contempt Petition for Alleged Disobedience of Company Law Board Orders — No Prima Facie Case of Wilful Disobedience Established. The court held that contempt proceedings require clear evidence of wilful disobedience and cannot be initiated on mere allegations under Sections 10, 11, 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971....

The complainant, C. Valli Narayan, filed a contempt petition under Sections 10, 11, and 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, alleging that the accused (C. Vinod Hayagriv and others) wilfully disobe...

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High Court of Karnataka Initiates Suo Moto Contempt Proceedings Against Regional Manager for Disobeying Court Order in Motor Accident Claims. The court issued notice to the accused for willful disobedience of order dated 19.03.2015 in MFA Nos.10536/2012, 10537/2012 and 10538/2012 under Sections 11 and 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971....

The High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru initiated suo moto civil contempt proceedings against Sri Periya Swamy, Regional Manager of Oriental Insurance Company Ltd., for allegedly disobeying an order ...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Appeals by BMTC and Insurance Company in Motor Accident Claim — No Negligence by BMTC Driver Established. The court upheld the Tribunal's finding that the tipper lorry driver was solely negligent, and the compensation of Rs.25,000/- with interest was just and proper....

The case arises from a motor accident that occurred on 19.08.2012 involving a BMTC bus (KA-01-F-4447) and a tipper lorry (AP-07-U-8783). The claimant, Deanish M.A., sustained injuries and filed a clai...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Mumbai Municipal Corporation's Plea for Extension of Time to Close Illegal Dumping Sites Due to Persistent Non-Compliance with MSW Rules. Non-Compliance Justified Imposition of Restrictions on New Construction Permissions to Enforce Environmental Obligations....

The judgment arises from a civil application filed by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai in a disposed of Public Interest Litigation (PIL No. 217 of 2009), seeking extension of time to close ...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Suit for Lack of Jurisdiction in Bank Guarantee Dispute — Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause in Contract Confers Jurisdiction on Chennai Courts. Plaintiff L&T's Suit Challenging Invocation of Performance Bank Guarantee Dismissed as Bombay High Court Has No Territorial Jurisdiction....

The plaintiff, Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T), filed a suit in the Bombay High Court seeking a declaration that the invocation of a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) by defendant No.2, GVK Projects and ...

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Bombay High Court Issues Rule in Criminal Contempt Reference Against Accused for Threatening and Scandalizing Metropolitan Magistrate. Persistent Harassment, Intimidation, and Obstructing Judicial Proceedings Prima Facie Constitute Criminal Contempt Under Section 2(c) of Contempt of Courts Act, 1971....

The matter arose from a criminal contempt reference made by the Metropolitan Magistrate, 17th Court, Borivali, Mumbai, under Section 15(2) of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, against Dr. Leo Rebello,...

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High Court of Bombay at Aurangabad Hears Challenge to Cancellation of License of a Residential Handicap School and Consequent Transfer Order by the State Authorities. Petitioners Contend That Transfer Order Dated 12.09.2014 Violated Clause 10 of Government Resolution Dated 24.01.2014 Requiring Transferee Institution to Have Been Functioning for Three Years....

The petitioners, a registered trust running a residential school for disabled children, filed a writ petition challenging the cancellation of their school license and its subsequent transfer to anothe...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Appeal of Bank Manager in Service Dispute — Upholds Dismissal for Gross Misconduct and Irregularities. The court held that the punishment of dismissal was proportionate to the gravity of the misconduct committed by the appellant while serving as a bank manager....

High Court Acquits Accused in Railways Act Case Due to Lack of Mens Rea. Tractor-trailer crossing railway track without permission does not constitute offense under Section 161 of Railways Act, 1989 as it requires intention to cause damage or obstruction....

Supreme Court Dismisses Mumbai Municipal Corporation's Plea for Extension of Time to Close Illegal Dumping Sites Due to Persistent Non-Compliance with MSW Rules. Non-Compliance Justified Imposition of Restrictions on New Construction Permissions to Enforce Environmental Obligations....

Bombay High Court Allows Appeals by Acquiring Body in Land Acquisition Compensation Cases,...

Bombay High Court Dismisses NHAI Appeals in Land Acquisition Compensation Dispute — Upho...

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High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Rejection of Teacher Appointment Approval. ...

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