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Karnataka High Court Hears Appeal Against Conviction and Life Sentence for Murder Based on Dying Declarations. Admissibility of Video Recording as Dying Declaration without Certificate under Section 65-B of Evidence Act Challenged....

The High Court of Karnataka heard an appeal filed by the accused against his conviction and sentence of life imprisonment and fine for the offence of murder under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code....

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Insurance Company's Challenge to Execution Proceedings Under Employees Compensation Act — Section 31 of the Act Provides Exclusive Mode of Recovery, Not Barring Application of CPC Order 21 for Execution of Award....

The petitioner, an insurance company, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India challenging the execution proceedings initiated by the XII Additional Senior Civil J...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Upholds Liability of Insurer Despite Alleged Violation of Permit Conditions. The court held that the insurer must pay compensation to third parties and may recover from the insured if there is a breach of policy conditions....

The present appeal was filed by Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, challenging the judgment and award dated 27.04.2015 passed by the I Addl. Seni...

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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...