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High Court of Karnataka Hears Batch of Writ Petitions Challenging Constitutionality of Section 7 of Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act, 1976. The Petitions Allege That Ex-Officio Members Cannot Vote in BBMP Elections for Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Standing Committees as It Violates Article 243R of the Constitution....

A batch of writ petitions was filed before the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru challenging the constitutional validity of Section 7 of the Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act, 1976, which confer...

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The appeal arose from the conviction of two public servants employed in the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs.30,000 from the husband of the o...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Appointment of Taluka Surveyor as Court Commissioner in Partition Suit — Violation of Order XX Rule 18 CPC. Court Commissioner Must Be an Advocate or Disinterested Person, Not a Government Official, to Ensure Impartiality and Avoid Conflict of Interest....

The petitioner, Lagama Beerasidda Pujeri, challenged an order dated 6.2.2015 passed by the Principal Civil Judge & JMFC, Raibag, in FDP No.3/2012, whereby the learned Judge appointed the Taluka Survey...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal in Recovery Suit Based on Insufficiently Stamped Handloan Agreement — Document Inadmissible Under Section 35 of Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957. The court held that an insufficiently stamped document cannot be admitted for any purpose, including proving the loan, and must be impounded....

The appellant, Sharanabasappa, was the defendant in a suit for recovery of money filed by the respondent, Umesh, based on a handloan agreement dated 11.05.2007. The respondent claimed that the appella...

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Bombay High Court Upholds Life Conviction for Murder Over Land Dispute — Circumstantial Evidence Sufficient. Brothers convicted under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for killing neighbour; court finds motive, last seen, and recovery of weapon proved beyond reasonable doubt....

The appellants, Anandrao Bapuso Patil and Vilas @ Balaso Bapuso Patil, were convicted by the Sessions Judge, Sangli, for the murder of Bhanudas under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC and sentenced...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Directors in Companies Act Case — Lack of Sanction Under Section 447 of Companies Act, 2013. Complaint Filed Without Prior Approval of Central Government or Authorized Body as Required Under Section 439 of Companies Act, 2013, Rendering Proceedings Invalid....

The judgment pertains to a criminal petition filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.) by ten petitioners who were directors of M/s BEML Limited. The petitioners sought...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition of Second Wife Claiming Family Pension Under Maharashtra Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1982. A Hindu marriage contracted during the subsistence of the first marriage is void, and the second wife is not entitled to family pension as a 'family' member under Rule 116(6)(a)(i) of the Maharashtra Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1982....

The petitioner, Smt. Chanda Hinglas Bharati, filed a writ petition challenging the order dated 24.6.2013 by which the respondents stopped releasing family pension to her. The petitioner claimed to hav...

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Bombay High Court Allows Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Deceased Driver's Own Negligence Not Covered Under Section 166 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Tribunal's finding of employment and salary set aside; penal interest direction modified....

The case arises from a claim petition filed under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, by the dependents of Nazir Beg, who died in a motor accident on 06.12.1997 when the Tata Sumo vehicle he ...

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Bombay High Court Quashes MHADA Order in Redevelopment Dispute — Upholds Developer's Right to Fair Hearing. Section 95A of MHADA Act, 1976 Requires Compliance with Natural Justice Before Revoking Development Rights....

The petitioners, M/s Darshan Jayant Builders (a partnership firm) and its partner Pritesh M. Jain, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India challenging an order dated 4 Mar...