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High Court of Karnataka Quashes FIR in POCSO Case Due to Lack of Sexual Intent — Teacher's Hug of Student Not Constituting Sexual Assault Under Section 12 of POCSO Act. The court held that a mere hug without sexual intent does not amount to sexual harassment under the POCSO Act, 2012, and quashed the FIR under Section 482 CrPC....

The petitioner, Muniyappa, a drawing teacher at Morarji Desai Residential School, filed a criminal petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, seeking quashing of FIR No.209/20...

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High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Counterfeit Currency Case Due to Procedural Lapses and Lack of Independent Witnesses. Conviction under Sections 489B and 489C IPC set aside as prosecution failed to prove possession and intent beyond reasonable doubt....

The appellant, T.N. Kumara, was convicted by the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Mysore, in SC No.12/2012 for offences under Sections 489B and 489C of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, for allegedly...

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High Court Quashes Trial Court’s Order Directing Re-Trial Under Section 216(4) Cr.P.C. in Murder Case Transferred to CBI. The Court Holds that Section 216(4) Cr.P.C. Does Not Empower Trial Court to Efface Evidence or Order De Novo Trial; Only Alteration of Charge and Examination of Witnesses for Altered Charge Permitted....

The matter arose from a criminal petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. and a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, challenging an order dated 28-06-2024 passed by the LXXXI Additi...

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High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Corruption Case Due to Unreliable Trap Witness and Lack of Corroboration. Demand and Acceptance of Bribe Not Proved Beyond Reasonable Doubt Under Sections 7 and 13(2) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988....

The appellant, B.M. Venkatappa, a Second Division Assistant in the Office of the Director, Employees State Insurance, Bengaluru, was convicted by the Special Judge, Lokayukta Court, Bengaluru, for off...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Insurer's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Owner-Pillion Entitled to Compensation. Owner of vehicle riding as pillion is a third party under Section 147 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and insurer liable to pay compensation....

The case involves an appeal by United India Insurance Co. Ltd. against an award of Rs.60,000/- granted by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Raichur, to the claimant Suresh for injuries sustained in...

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High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Lack of Credible Evidence and Failure to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt. Conviction under Section 302 IPC Set Aside as Prosecution Failed to Establish Chain of Circumstances and Motive....

The appellant, Ranganatha T., was convicted by the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Chitradurga in S.C. No. 15/2015 for the murder of his wife under Section 302 IPC. The prosecution case was tha...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Drug Manufacturer in NSQ Case Due to Prejudicial Delay in Testing. Delay of 20 Months in Analysis of Drug Sample Violated Right to Challenge Government Analyst's Report Under Section 25(3) of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940....

The criminal petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, was filed by M/s Zim Laboratories Ltd. and its officers (the manufacturer and its directors and chemists) seeking quash...

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Karnataka High Court Dismisses Student's Petition Challenging Medical Board's Zero Percent Visual Disability Report in Seat Allocation. Finding of No Visual Impairment by Designated Collegium of Ophthalmologists Upheld as Expert Opinion Under Section 45 of Evidence Act, No Quota Entitlement Established....

The matter arose from a writ petition filed by a student claiming visual impairment beyond 40% and seeking a seat under the disability quota. The petitioner challenged the Ocular Examination Report da...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal in Commercial Dispute Over Arbitral Award Set Aside by Commercial Court. Court Restores Arbitral Award Holding That the Commercial Court Exceeded Its Jurisdiction Under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 by Reappreciating Evidence....

The case involves a commercial dispute between Navayuga Engineering Company (appellant) and Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited along with other respondents. The appellant challenged an order dat...

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High Court of Karnataka Delivers Common Order on Writ Petitions Challenging Withdrawal of CBI Investigation Consent in Money Laundering Case. The Court examined the validity of State Government's orders withdrawing consent under Section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, in the context of an investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002....

The High Court of Karnataka heard two writ petitions challenging the State Government's orders dated 28.11.2023 and 22.12.2023 withdrawing consent for an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investi...

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High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Counterfeit Currency Case Due to Procedural Lapses and Lack of Independent Witnesses. Conviction under Sections 489B and 489C IPC set aside as prosecution failed to prove possession and intent beyond reasonable doubt....

High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Corruption Case Due to Unreliable Trap Witness and Lack of Corroboration. Demand and Acceptance of Bribe Not Proved Beyond Reasonable Doubt Under Sections 7 and 13(2) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988....

High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Insurer's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Owner-Pillion Entitled to Compensation. Owner of vehicle riding as pillion is a third party under Section 147 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and insurer liable to pay compensation....

High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Lack of Credible Evidence and Failure to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt. Conviction under Section 302 IPC Set Aside as Prosecution Failed to Establish Chain of Circumstances and Motive....

High Court of Karnataka Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Drug Manufacturer in NSQ Case Due to Prejudicial Delay in Testing. Delay of 20 Months in Analysis of Drug Sample Violated Right to Challenge Government Analyst's Report Under Section 25(3) of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940....

High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal in Commercial Dispute Over Arbitral Award Set Aside by Commercial Court. Court Restores Arbitral Award Holding That the Commercial Court Exceeded Its Jurisdiction Under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 by Reappreciating Evidence....

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Karnataka High Court Examines Revision Against Concurrent Conviction in Cheque Dishonour C...

High Court of Karnataka Hears Petitioners in Food Safety and Standards Act Case Seeking Qu...

Supreme Court Upholds Directions for Expedited Construction of Limited Use Subway at Level...

Supreme Court Dismisses Special Leave Petition Against High Court Order Denying GPF Benefi...

Supreme Court Quashes Accused in SC/ST Act Case Due to Lack of Public View Element. Essent...

Supreme Court Restores Interim Maintenance Award for Minor Daughters in Section 125 CrPC C...

Supreme Court Partly Allows Appeals Against High Court Orders Concerning Execution and Sta...