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Bombay High Court Upholds Anticipatory Bail in Cheating and Forgery Case — No Prima Facie Case Made Out Against Accused. Court finds that the allegations under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471, 201 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 do not disclose any criminal intent or deception by the accused....

The judgment involves two criminal applications filed against an order granting anticipatory bail to Naresh Patil. The State of Maharashtra and the complainant Shivhar Swami challenged the order dated...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Amendment of Written Statement in Property Suit — Liberal Approach to Pre-Trial Amendments Under Order 6 Rule 17 CPC. Defendant's Application to Deny Genealogy Allowed as Necessary for Real Controversy, Despite Earlier Admission....

The petitioner, who was the 1st defendant in O.S. No. 45/2011 pending before the Senior Civil Judge & JMFC, Mudhol, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India challe...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Appeal for Specific Performance of Sale Agreement — Plaintiff Failed to Prove Readiness and Willingness. The court held that the plaintiff did not adduce evidence to show continuous readiness and willingness to perform the contract, and the suit was barred by limitation under Article 54 of the Limitation Act, 1963....

The appellant, V.P. Venkatesh, filed a Regular First Appeal under Section 96 read with Order 41 Rule 1 and Section 151 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, against the judgment and decree dated 8.6.2...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Appeal for Specific Performance of Sale Agreement — Plaintiff Failed to Prove Readiness and Willingness. The court held that the plaintiff did not adduce sufficient evidence to show continuous readiness and willingness to perform the contract, and the suit was barred by limitation under Article 54 of the Limitation Act, 1963....

The appellant, V.P. Venkatesh, filed a Regular First Appeal under Section 96 read with Order 41 Rule 1 and Section 151 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, against the judgment and decree dated 8.6.2...

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High Court of Karnataka Enhances Compensation for Motor Accident Victim in MFA No. 8326/2014 — Inadequate Award Under Section 166 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Claimant sustained grievous injuries in a road traffic accident; Tribunal's compensation enhanced for disability, pain and suffering, and other heads....

The appellant, Devaraya V. Naik, filed a claim petition under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, seeking compensation of Rs. 27,00,000/- for injuries sustained in a road traffic accident on ...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Appeal for Specific Performance — Plaintiff Failed to Prove Readiness and Willingness and Suit Barred by Limitation. Agreement of Sale Dated 12.1.2000 Fixed Three Months for Execution; Suit Filed in 2003 Beyond Limitation Under Article 54 of Limitation Act, 1963....

The appellant, V.P. Venkatesh, filed a Regular First Appeal under Section 96 read with Order 41 Rule 1 and Section 151 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, against the judgment and decree dated 8.6.2...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal for Enhanced Compensation in Motor Accident Claim — Tribunal's Award of Rs. 1,50,000/- Found Inadequate. The Court Enhanced Compensation to Rs. 2,50,000/- for Injuries and Disability Under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988....

The appellant, Devaraya V. Naik, filed a claim petition under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, seeking compensation of Rs. 27,00,000/- for injuries sustained in a road traffic accident on ...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Amendment of Written Statement in Property Suit — Rejection of Amendment Set Aside. Order 6 Rule 17 CPC Amendment Allowed as Necessary to Avoid Multiplicity of Proceedings and No Prejudice Caused to Plaintiff....

The petitioner, Smt. Kasturibai @ Lakkavva, was the first defendant in O.S. No. 45/2011 pending before the Senior Civil Judge & JMFC, Mudhol. The suit was filed by the first respondent, Sri Subhas @ S...

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Bombay High Court Directs Restoration of Pathway and Retaining Wall in Public Interest — State and Panchayat Obligated to Maintain Communidade Property for Public Use. The court held that the Village Panchayat and Communidade must restore the pathway and construct the retaining wall of the nallah in survey no. 137/43 at Saligao, Bardez, Goa....

The petitioner, Mrs. Kanchan Kumar Arun Thool, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court at Goa seeking a direction to the respondents, including the State of Goa, the Director of Panchayats,...

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High Court of Bombay at Goa Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Boat Owner in Bumper Ride Accident Due to Lack of Evidence of Negligence. Petitioner not present at scene and no material to show rash or negligent act under Sections 279, 337, 304A IPC....

The case arises from a tragic accident on 18 November 2010 at Calangute beach, Goa, where a bumper ride boat, while returning to shore, suddenly turned and hit a stationary boat, causing the death of ...