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High Court of Karnataka Quashes EPF Assessment Order Against Employer for Lack of Jurisdiction and Violation of Natural Justice. Employer's Challenge to Section 7A Proceedings Under Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 Succeeds as Show-Cause Notice Was Not Served and Order Was Passed Without Proper Inquiry....

The petitioner, M/s. IBM India Private Limited, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India challenging an order dated 15.07.2014 passed by the Regional Provident Fund Commiss...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal in Negotiable Instruments Act Case — Sets Aside Acquittal for Non-Examination of Complainant. Trial Court Erred in Acquitting Accused Solely on Ground of Complainant's Absence Without Considering Evidence on Record Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881....

The appellant (complainant) filed a private complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, alleging that the respondent (accused) had issued a cheque which was dishonoured. The t...

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Karnataka High Court Adjudicates Appeal Concerning Custody of Minor Child Under Guardians and Wards Act, 1890. Appeal challenges Family Court's order granting custody to father based on allegations of mother's adulterous conduct and welfare considerations....

The matter pertains to a first appeal filed under Section 47(c) of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, challenging the judgment and decree dated 03.03.2022 passed by the IV Additional Principal Judge, ...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Proceedings Against Sister-in-Law in Dowry Harassment Case — No Specific Allegations Against Accused No. 3. Petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. allowed as complaint lacked specific averments against the petitioner, who was a married sister-in-law living separately....

The petitioner, Smt. Gopika, was arraigned as accused No. 3 in C.C. No. 1034/2015 pending before the IV JMFC Court, Belagavi, arising out of Crime No. 65/2015 registered at APMC Police Station, Belaga...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Proceedings Against Sister-in-Law in Dowry Harassment Case Due to Lack of Specific Allegations. Petitioner, arraigned as accused No.3, was not residing with the complainant and no specific overt acts were attributed to her under Sections 498-A, 323, 504 read with 149 IPC....

The petitioner, Smt. Gopika, was arraigned as accused No.3 in C.C. No.1034/2015 pending before the IV JMFC, Belagavi, arising out of Crime No.65/2015 of APMC Police Station, Belagavi. The charge-sheet...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Petition Seeking Transfer of Investigation in Theft Case — Petitioner Failed to Show Bias or Malafides on Part of Investigating Officer...

The petitioner, Sri M. Prakash, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a direction for appointment of a higher rank police officer to investigate Crime No.153 of ...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Insurance Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Reduces Compensation Due to Contributory Negligence. Claimants' Cross-Objection Dismissed as Deceased Pedestrian Found 50% Negligent for Crossing Road Without Caution Under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988....

The case arises from a motor accident claim where the deceased, Kalaswamy, a pedestrian, was hit by a car driven by respondent No.5 and owned by respondent No.6, insured by the appellant insurance com...

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High Court of Karnataka Upholds/Quashes (Outcome Not Specified) Circular and Seniority List in Reservation Promotions Dispute. Petitions by General Category Officers Challenging Implementation of Reservation in Promotions for SC/ST in KPTCL on Grounds of Non-Compliance with Supreme Court Directives....

These three writ petitions were filed by officers of the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) belonging to the General Category, aggrieved by the seniority assigned to them vis-à-...

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High Court Allows Petition to Register FIR Against Police Officer for Illegal Arrest and Assault in Land Dispute. Arrest for Offences Under Sections 447, 379 IPC Without Compliance of Section 41A CrPC Held Violative of Personal Liberty, Compensation Directed....

The case arose from a land dispute between neighbors that escalated into allegations of police brutality. The petitioner, a 23-year-old advocate, owned agricultural property abutting that of K. Vasant...