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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Insurer Liable Despite Lack of Permit as Vehicle Was Not Authorized to Ply. The court held that absence of a valid permit is a fundamental breach of policy conditions, but the insurer must pay compensation and may recover from the owner....

The appeal was filed by the National Insurance Company Limited under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, challenging the judgment and award dated 18.11.2015 passed by the Additional Distri...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Criminal Proceedings in NI Act Case Due to Company Having Been Dissolved Prior to Issuance of Cheque. Director Not Held Liable Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 as Company Struck Off Under Companies Act, 1956....

Background: The petitioner, a director of Giga Networks Private Limited, approached the High Court under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 seeking to quash proceedings in C.C.No.263/...

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High Court of Karnataka Examines Quashing of Cheque Dishonour Proceedings for Lack of Specific Averments Under Section 141 NI Act. Directors Contend Complaints Merely Name Them Without Alleging Active Role in Day-to-Day Affairs....

The case concerns multiple criminal petitions filed by Kavitha Chopra and Dhirendra Chopra, directors of OSIA Hyper Retail Limited, seeking to quash private complaints and consequential proceedings un...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes FIR Against Accused in UAPA and BNS Case for Lack of Sanction Under Section 13 of UAPA — Failure to Obtain Prior Approval from Central Government Renders Investigation Invalid...

The case involves two criminal petitions filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) seeking quashing of FIR in Crime No. 202 of 2026 registered by Kothanur Police S...

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High Court of Karnataka Enhances Compensation for Injured Claimant in Motor Accident Case — Permanent Disability Assessment and Multiplier Applied Correctly. Claimant awarded enhanced compensation for pain and suffering, conveyance, and nourishment under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988....

The appellant, Chethana, aged 29 years, filed a claim petition under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, seeking compensation for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. The Tribun...

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Karnataka High Court Hears Second Bail Application Under PMLA Citing Long Incarceration and Speedy Trial Rights. The Court Examines Whether Constitutional Right to Speedy Trial Can Override Section 45 PMLA Bail Restrictions When Trial Is Delayed and Accused Has Been in Custody for Prolonged Period....

The petitioner, accused No.1 in an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) registered by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for offences under Sections 3 and 4 of the Prevention of Money Laundering A...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Disqualification of Ex-Committee Members Under MCS Act. Failure to Furnish Minutes and Video Recording of AGM to Fellow Member Attracts Disqualification Under Section 78(1)(b) of Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960....

The petitioners, who were ex-members of the managing committee of Vaishali Nagar Mahalaxmi Co-operative Housing Society Limited, challenged their disqualification under Section 78(1)(b) of the Maharas...

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Madras High Court Delivers Judgment on Death Sentence Confirmation in POCSO Case Involving Sexual Assault of Three Minor Girls. The Court Considers Reliability of Minor Victims’ Testimony, Delay in FIR, and Definition of Penetrative Sexual Assault Under POCSO Act....

The High Court of Madras (Madurai Bench) delivered a common judgment in a referred trial (RT(MD) No.4 of 2026) for confirmation of death sentence and a criminal appeal (Crl.A(MD)No.616 of 2026) by the...

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Madras High Court Dismisses Review Petition in Age Limit Dispute for Junior Engineer Post. Maximum age for backward class candidates held to be 35 years as per recruitment notification, not 40 years as claimed by petitioner....

The review application was filed by P.Shanmugam, the appellant in W.A(MD).No.913 of 2018, seeking to review the order dated 06.10.2025. The original writ petition sought to quash the non-selection of ...

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Bombay High Court Allows Retired Employees' Pension Claim Despite Non-Deposit of Management Contribution — Government Resolution Clause 3 Covers Employees Who Retired Before Scheme Introduction. Prior Court Directions in Writ Petition No. 1530 of 2010 Must Be Complied With; Rejection Based on Non-Deposit of Contribution Is Invalid....

The petitioners, three retired employees of the State of Maharashtra, challenged a communication dated 31st October 2023 from Respondent No. 3 rejecting their claim for eligibility under the Pension-C...