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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Second Appeal in Recovery of Money Suit — Guarantor Liability Upheld. Defendant's challenge to concurrent findings on loan guarantee fails as no substantial question of law arises under Section 100 CPC....

The respondent-plaintiff, Karnataka Vikas Grameen Bank, filed a suit (O.S. No.225/1999) against the appellant-defendant for recovery of Rs.20,355/- with interest at 13.5% per annum. The bank alleged t...

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Karnataka High Court Dismisses Appeal Against Reassessment Order Under KVAT Act for Non-Disclosure of Items in Return. Assessee Failed to Submit Reply Despite Multiple Opportunities, Leading to Confirmation of Tax Liability of Rs.14,27,48,346/-....

The appellant, M/s Cargotec India Private Limited, is an assessee under the Karnataka Value Added Tax Act, 2003 (KVAT Act). The dispute pertains to the payment of VAT on certain items not disclosed in...

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High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Unreliable Testimony of Interested Witnesses and Lack of Corroboration. Conviction under Sections 143, 148, 302 read with Section 149 IPC set aside as sole eyewitness was a close relative of deceased and evidence suffered from material contradictions....

The case pertains to the murder of one Manjunath, who was allegedly assaulted by a group of six accused persons on 08.02.2009 at about 8.30 p.m. near a temple in Bhadravathi. The prosecution case, bas...

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Bombay High Court Allows Plaintiff to Exhibit Unregistered Agreement for Specific Performance in Suit for Possession. Document Not Requiring Registration Under Section 49 of Registration Act, 1908 as Possession Not Delivered....

The petitioner, as plaintiff, filed a suit for specific performance of an agreement dated 29-6-2006 and for delivery of vacant possession of the suit property. During trial, when the petitioner sought...

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Bombay High Court Grants Injunction Against Unilateral Price Hike in Flat Purchase Agreement. The court restrained the builder from selling the flat to third parties and from increasing the price, pending suit for specific performance....

The plaintiff, Pius Varghese Pullikottil and another, filed a suit for specific performance of an agreement for the purchase of a flat against Neptune Ventures & Developers Pvt. Ltd. and others. The p...

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Bombay High Court Allows Petition to Set Aside Termination of Arbitral Proceedings and Constitute New Arbitral Tribunal Under Sections 9 and 14 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 — Delay Condoned Due to Sufficient Cause Shown by Legal Heirs of Deceased Partner....

The petitioners, Neeta Lalit Sanghavi and Hemanshu Lalit Sanghavi, are the legal heirs of the deceased partner, Lalitkumar Vanmalidas Sanghavi. They filed a petition under Sections 9 and 14 of the Arb...

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Bombay High Court Enforces Foreign Arbitral Award in Favour of Petitioner in Iron Ore Fines Sale Dispute. Rejects Respondent's Challenge Based on Public Policy and Natural Justice Under Sections 44-49 of Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996....

The petitioner, Noble Resources Ltd., a Hong Kong company, entered into a contract on 9 May 2008 with the respondent, Twenty First Century Wire Roads Ltd., an Indian company, for the sale of 45,000 me...

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Bombay High Court Quashes Suspension of Cricketer in BCCI Match-Fixing Case for Violation of Natural Justice. Suspension Order Passed Without Show-Cause Notice or Opportunity of Hearing Set Aside as Arbitrary and Unreasonable....

The petitioner, Hiken Naresh Shah, a professional cricketer, challenged his suspension order dated 12th July 2015 passed by the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The suspe...

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Bombay High Court Allows Petition of Anganwadi Worker Challenging Cancellation of Appointment. Selection based on merit in a fresh advertisement cannot be overridden by an earlier advertisement when the earlier process was cancelled....

The petitioner, Chhaya Gaikwad, was appointed as an Anganwadi Karyakarti at Mini Anganwadi, Sawa, Hingoli, following a selection process initiated by a third advertisement dated 22/05/2011. The first ...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal by Tax Recovery Officer in Income Tax Recovery Matter — Notices Under Section 226(3) Upheld. General Power of Attorney Does Not Confer Ownership of Bank Accounts, and Attachment Notices to Banks Are Valid Against the Account Holder....

The case involves an appeal by the Tax Recovery Officer (TRO) and the Commissioner of Income Tax against an order of a Single Judge of the Karnataka High Court. The respondent, Sri Bhishma Pithamaha, ...