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High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Bench Considers Regularization of Teachers in Police Residential School. Petitioners Challenge Endorsement Dated 20.09.2022 Issued by Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department....

The matter involved a conglomeration of seven writ petitions filed by teachers of N.A. Muttanna Memorial Police Children’s Residential School, Dharwad, under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution...

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High Court Quashes Recovery Orders Imposed on Retired Junior Engineer Without Inquiry. Recovery of Rs. 86,52,163 and Withholding of Pension Without Departmental Inquiry Held Violative of Principles of Natural Justice....

The petitioner, a retired Junior Engineer of Hubli Electricity Supply Company Limited (HESCOM), challenged orders dated 29-07-2021 and 16-10-2017 imposing recovery of Rs. 86,52,163 and denial of compl...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Transfer Order in POCSO Case Due to Flawed Age Determination by Juvenile Justice Board, Directs Fresh Determination. Board Failed to Conduct Mandatory Preliminary Assessment of Age Before Transferring Case to Children's Court, Violating Section 15 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015....

The dispute arose from a criminal case involving alleged offences under Sections 376 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. The petitioner, an ...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Petition Challenging Appointment of Assistant Professor in University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad. Selection based on merit and marks secured in interview upheld as per University Grants Commission Rules....

The petitioner, Dr. Mahantesh, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India before the High Court of Karnataka at Dharwad, challenging the appointment of the 3rd respo...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Regular Second Appeal in Partition Suit — Concurrent Findings of Fact Not Interfered With Under Section 100 CPC. Court upholds lower appellate court's modification of preliminary decree granting 1/3rd share to plaintiff and 2/3rd share to defendant, rejecting appellant's claim of exclusive ownership based on oral partition....

This regular second appeal was filed by the 1st defendant, Sri Janardhan S/o Shivappa Naik, challenging the judgment and decree dated 15.07.2006 passed in R.A.No.83/2001 by the Civil Judge (Sr.Dn.), H...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Chit Company's Writ Against Appellate Order for Lack of Alternative Remedy. Writ Petition under Articles 226 and 227 of Constitution of India challenging order of Joint Registrar of Chits under Section 70 of Chit Funds Act, 1982 dismissed as petitioner had alternative remedy of civil suit....

The petitioner, M/s Margadarsi Chits (K) Pvt. Ltd., a chit company, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India challenging an order dated 28.06.2011 passed by the Jo...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Revision Petition Challenging Trial Court Order Refusing to Set Aside Ex-Parte Decree in Partition Suit — Petitioner Failed to Show Sufficient Cause for Non-Appearance Under Order IX Rule 13 CPC....

The petitioner, Mahesh, filed a civil revision petition under Section 115 CPC challenging the order of the Senior Civil Judge, Bailhongal, dated 24.01.2023, which dismissed his application under Order...

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High Court of Karnataka Enhances Compensation for Death of 25-Year-Old in Motor Accident, Upholds Insurance Company's Liability. Claimants awarded additional compensation under standard heads with 6% interest per annum....

The appeals arise from a judgment and award dated 18.04.2015 passed by the Additional Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Sirsi, in MVC No.5/2013. The claimants, Smt. Renuka Mahabaleshwar Bhat and Ganesh ...

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High Court of Karnataka Enhances Compensation for Advocate Injured in Road Accident — Multiplier Method Applied for Loss of Future Earnings Due to Permanent Disability. The court held that for permanent disability, the multiplier method is appropriate, and enhanced compensation from Rs.6,96,704 to Rs.27,33,296 under Section 166 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988....

The appellant, Smt. Jayashree, an advocate aged 43 years, filed a claim petition under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, seeking compensation for injuries sustained in a road accident on 09...

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High Court of Karnataka Enhances Compensation for Advocate Injured in Road Accident — Multiplier Applied to Future Prospects and Medical Expenses Reimbursed. Claimant's Permanent Disability Assessed at 100% for Loss of Earning Capacity Under Section 166 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988....

The appellant, Smt. Jayashree, an advocate by profession aged 43 years, filed a claim petition under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, seeking compensation for grievous injuries sustained i...