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High Court of Karnataka Allows Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Reduces Compensation Due to Contributory Negligence. Claimants' Appeal for Enhanced Compensation Dismissed as Deceased Pedestrian Found 50% Contributory to Accident....

The case arises from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on 22.05.2011 at about 8.30 p.m. near Mallaghatta Gate, Kunigal Town, Tumkur District. The deceased, one Smt. Rizwana, was crossing the road...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Property Tax Demand for Period Prior to Completion of Construction in Mysuru City Corporation. Property tax under the Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act, 1976 can only be levied from the date of completion of building, not from the date of approval of plan....

The petitioner, M/s B M Habitat, a partnership firm represented by its partner Deepak Lulla, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India before the High Court of Karn...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Contempt Petition for Alleged Non-Compliance of Order in Matrimonial Dispute. Court holds that contempt proceedings are not a substitute for execution and require proof of willful disobedience beyond reasonable doubt....

The complainant, Srirupa Roy, filed a contempt petition under Article 215 of the Constitution of India read with Sections 11 and 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, alleging that the accused perso...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Appeal in Land Dispute Over Layout Development — Upholds Single Judge's Order Directing Consideration of Representation. Appellant's claim of possession and ownership over southern portion of Sy.No.532 not established; court directs authorities to decide representation within six weeks....

The appellant, Sri Pabba Reddy Kodandarami Reddy, filed a writ appeal under Section 4 of the Karnataka High Court Act challenging an order dated 29.11.2022 passed by a learned Single Judge in W.P.No.1...

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High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Insufficient Circumstantial Evidence. Conviction under Section 302 IPC for causing death by staged accident overturned as prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt....

The case involves an appeal against conviction under Section 302 IPC for murder. The prosecution's case initially registered as an accident under Sections 279 and 304A IPC, but later converted to murd...

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High Court Quashes SC/ST Act Proceedings Against Accused No.2 Due to Lack of Specific Allegations and Absence of Intent to Humiliate on Caste Basis. The court held that vague and omnibus allegations without specific overt acts do not constitute an offence under Section 3(1)(r) of the SC/ST Act, 1989, and continuing proceedings would be an abuse of process....

The petitioner, Mallinath @ Hawamallayyamuttya, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, seeking quashing of the complaint, FIR, and charge sheet in Crime No.17/2017...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Writ Appeal in Gram Panchayat Election Dispute — Upholds Annulment of Election for Non-Compliance with Rule 3(2) of Karnataka Panchayat Raj (Conduct of Elections) Rules, 1997. Election of Appellant Set Aside as He Failed to Produce Valid Caste Certificate at the Time of Nomination, Rendering His Candidature Invalid....

The appellant, H V Ashok, was declared elected as a member of Haridravatti Gram Panchayat from Hilagodu-3 constituency. Respondent No.1, H N Gopal, filed an election petition (Election Misc. No.2/2021...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Writ Petition Seeking Khata Transfer in Property Dispute — BBMP Endorsement Quashed for Disregarding Registered Release Deed. Release Deed Must Be Given Effect Under Section 149 of BBMP Act; Writ of Mandamus Issued to Bring Khata in Conformity....

The petitioner, Sharmada B K, a practicing dentist, along with her parents, purchased site No.31 carved out of Sy.No.123 and 131 (old No.71) in Kathriguppe Village, Bengaluru, on 18.01.2013. Subsequen...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Demolition Notice Against Petitioner in BBMP Act Case — Notice Issued Without Proper Hearing and Opportunity Violates Principles of Natural Justice. The court held that Sections 238 and 239 of the BBMP Act require prior notice and hearing before demolition, and any action without such compliance is invalid....

The petitioner, Avenue Supermarts Ltd., a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India challenging a notice issued ...