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High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Inconsistent Evidence and Unreliable Witnesses. Conviction under Sections 302, 506, 341 r/w 34 IPC and Sections 3 & 27 of Arms Act Set Aside as Prosecution Failed to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt....

The case pertains to the murder of one person on 25.05.2002 at Maragodu Village, Madikeri Taluk. The appellant Kattemane Ganesha (accused No.1) was convicted by the Principal District & Sessions Judge...

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Karnataka High Court Hears Employer's Writ Petition Against Labour Court Order Allowing Workman's Claim for Full Wages under Section 33(C)(2) of Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. Maintainability of an Individual Workman's Application after Settlement by Other Workmen Examined....

The petitioner, Mulberry Silks Ltd, a company engaged in silk fabric manufacturing, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India challenging the order dated 27.08.2009...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses KSRTC Appeal and Partly Allows Claimants' Appeal in Motor Accident Compensation Case — Negligence of Bus Driver Established, Compensation Enhanced for Loss of Dependency and Future Prospects....

The appeals arise from a judgment and award dated 17-03-2011 passed by the Additional MACT, Saundatti in MVC No. 897/2010. The claimants, Haseem and Smt. Munnabhee, filed a claim petition under Sectio...

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High Court Allows Writ Petition of Centenarian Freedom Fighter Seeking Arrears of Central Gaurava Dhana Pension. The court directed payment of Rs.3,71,280/- as arrears of pension under the Swatantra Sainik Samman Gaurava Dhana scheme, with interest for delayed payment....

The petitioner, Sri H. Nagabhushana Rao, aged about 101 years (now 102), filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a direction in the nature of mandamus to the first...

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High Court Quashes Proceedings Against BJP Candidate for Alleged Election Violations — Lack of Sanction Under Section 195 Cr.P.C. and No Violation of Model Code of Conduct. The court held that proceedings under Section 188 IPC and Section 126 of the Representation of People Act, 1950 cannot be sustained without prior sanction and specific allegations....

The petitioner, A Manju, was the BJP Lok Sabha candidate for the Hassan constituency. On 17.04.2019, the complainant, Balakrishna G.M., a flying squad member appointed for monitoring election rules du...

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High Court of Karnataka Directs Consideration of Representation for Rehabilitation of Project Affected Family in BWSSB Water Supply Project. Writ of Mandamus Issued to Respondents to Consider Petitioner's Representation for Allotment of Site/House and Rehabilitation Within Eight Weeks....

The petitioner, Smt. Nagamma, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a direction in the nature of mandamus to the respondents to consider her representation dated...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Appeal of Bank Employee in Disciplinary Proceeding — Upholds Validity of Enquiry and Punishment of Dismissal. Appellant's challenge to disciplinary action on grounds of bias and violation of natural justice fails as court finds no procedural irregularity and punishment proportionate to misconduct....

The appellant, Smt. Prem Latha Uppal, was a Senior Manager in Canara Bank. She was part of a Credit Sanction Committee that sanctioned an Open Cash Credit limit of Rs. 50 lakhs to M/s Aman Trading Com...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Section 482 Cr.P.C. Petition Against Conviction Under Section 138 NI Act — Statutory Appeal Under Section 374 Cr.P.C. Is the Proper Remedy. Inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. cannot be used as an alternative remedy when a statutory appeal is available....

The petitioner, Vuppalapati Satish Kumar, was accused No.2 in C.C.No.22746/2017 before the XXVII Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Bengaluru. He was convicted for the offence punishable under ...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Land Acquisition for Industrial Development Due to Non-Compliance with Section 28(1) of KIAD Act, 1966. Acquisition of Petitioners' Lands Held Void for Failure to Publish Preliminary Notification in Two Local Newspapers as Mandated by Section 28(1) of the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Act, 1966....

The petitioners, owners of lands in question, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India challenging the acquisition of their lands by the Karnataka Industrial Areas Developm...