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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses State Appeal Against Acquittal in POCSO Case — Prosecution Fails to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt. Acquittal of Accused for Offences Under Sections 363, 376, 506 IPC and Sections 4, 12 of POCSO Act Upheld Due to Inconsistent Testimony and Lack of Corroboration....

The State of Karnataka, through Bharamasagara Police Station, filed an appeal under Section 378(1) and (3) Cr.P.C. against the judgment of acquittal dated 28.04.2016 passed by the II Additional Distri...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Tender Cancellation in Food Supply Contract — Petitioner Not Entitled to Work Order as Tender Was Cancelled Before Acceptance. Court Held That No Contractual Right Arises Until Tender Is Accepted and That Cancellation Prior to Acceptance Does Not Violate Principles of Natural Justice....

The petitioner, Shaik Abdul Khaliq, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India before the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru, seeking quashment of a tender notice ...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Tender Rejection and Appellate Order in Public Procurement Dispute — Violation of Natural Justice and Arbitrary Interpretation of Tender Condition. The court held that the rejection of the lowest bidder's bid was arbitrary and the appellate order was void for want of hearing under Article 226 of the Constitution....

The petitioner, M/s Transasia Bio-Medicals Ltd., a leading diagnostic company, challenged an order dated 09-11-2022 passed by the Principal Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Governme...

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High Court of Karnataka Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Claim Case — Appellants Awarded Rs. 40,00,000 with 6% Interest. Negligence of Driver Proved, Insurance Company Liable to Pay Compensation....

The appeal was filed by the legal representatives of the deceased Satyappa Satyanaikar, who died in a motor vehicle accident on 10.01.2016. The claimants, wife and minor son, sought enhancement of com...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Proceedings Against Accused No.2 in NDPS Case Due to Non-Compliance with Mandatory Provisions of Sections 41, 42, and 50 of NDPS Act. Search and Seizure Conducted by Police Officer Not Empowered Under Section 41(2) and Without Following Section 50 Procedure Renders Proceedings Invalid....

The petitioner, Sri Rangappa, accused No.2 in C.C. No.340/2021 (old C.C. No.234/2020) pending before the Principal Civil Judge (Sr. Dn.) and CJM Court, Chennagiri, filed a petition under Section 482 o...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Successive Bail Petition in Murder Case Due to No Change in Circumstances. Accused No.2 charged under Sections 302, 307, 326 read with 149 IPC and Arms Act denied bail as earlier rejection was on merits and no new grounds were shown....

The petitioner, Jiya @ Isubu Shiyad @ Jiyas, filed a successive bail petition under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) before the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru, seeking ...

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Karnataka High Court Dismisses Hospital's Writ Petition in Covaxin Supply Dispute, Holding Contractual Disputes Between Private Entities Not Amenable to Article 226 Despite Government Funding and Public Interest. Private Agreement Between Hospital and Vaccine Manufacturer Found to Lack Public Law Element; Arbitration Clause in Supply Agreement Upheld....

The petitioner, M/s. United Brothers Healthcare Services Pvt. Ltd. through its unit United Hospital, a 50-bed super specialty hospital in Bengaluru, entered into a supply agreement dated 02-07-2021 wi...

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High Court of Karnataka Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Claim Due to Incorrect Multiplier and Inadequate Loss of Dependency Assessment. The Court applied multiplier 18 instead of 11 for a 20-year-old deceased and enhanced notional income to Rs. 7,500/- per month, resulting in increased compensation....

The appeal arises from a judgment and award dated 18.08.2014 in MVC No. 176/2012 passed by the XVI Additional Judge, Court of Small Causes and Member, MACT, Bangalore City (SCCH 14). The appellants, w...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Revision Petition in Cheque Bounce Case — Conviction Under Section 138 NI Act Upheld. The court upheld the concurrent findings of the trial and appellate courts that the accused failed to rebut the presumption of legally enforceable debt under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881....

The petitioner, M/s. Pradhan Mercantile Pvt. Ltd., filed a complaint under Section 200 Cr.P.C. against the respondents, M/s. Virgin Apparels and its proprietor Amit Kumungo, for the offence under Sect...