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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Demolition Order Against Developer in BDA Land Dispute — Lack of Notice and Violation of Natural Justice. Demolition Order Set Aside as BDA Failed to Provide Opportunity of Hearing Before Issuing Demolition Notice Under Section 14 of the Bangalore Development Authority Act, 1976....

The petitioner, M/s Vandana Infra Estates, a partnership firm engaged in construction and allied activities, entered into Joint Development Agreements (JDAs) dated 04.09.2014, 27.09.2014, and 28.10.20...

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High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Inconsistent Evidence and Failure to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt. Conviction under Sections 302 and 324 IPC set aside as prosecution witnesses turned hostile and medical evidence did not corroborate the alleged assault....

The appellant, Sri Muniraju, was convicted by the III Additional District and Sessions Judge, Kolar (sitting at KGF) in Sessions Case No.147/2016 for offences under Sections 302 and 324 of the Indian ...

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High Court of Karnataka Considers Quashing of Cheque Dishonour Complaint for Procedural Irregularities. Taking Cognizance After Recording Sworn Statement and Validity of Power of Attorney Holder's Complaint Examined Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881....

The High Court of Karnataka heard writ petitions under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India, seeking quashing of criminal proceedings in C.C.No.9809/2022 pending before the XXI Additional...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Petition to Cancel Bail in Rape Case — Petitioner Fails to Show Misuse of Bail or Violation of Conditions. The court held that cancellation of bail under Section 439(2) Cr.P.C. requires supervening circumstances or misuse of liberty, not mere change of opinion....

The petitioner, Shabanna Taj, filed a criminal petition under Section 439(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.) seeking cancellation of the bail order dated 04.04.2022 passed by the LII...

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High Court of Karnataka Grants Bail to Accused in NIA Murder Case on Grounds of Parity and Delay in Trial. Appellants Accused of Murder Under Section 302 IPC and Offences Under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act Granted Bail as Co-Accused Already Released....

The appellants, accused Nos. 1 and 4, filed a criminal appeal under Section 21(4) of the NIA Act challenging the order dated 21.04.2021 passed by the XLIX Additional City Civil and Sessions Judge and ...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Writ Petition Under Article 227 Against Rejection of Application Under Section 151 CPC for Appointment of Commissioner in Suit for Specific Performance. Inherent Powers Under Section 151 CPC Can Be Invoked for Appointment of Commissioner to Ascertain Physical Features of Property, Even if Not Covered Under Order 26 Rule 9 CPC....

The petitioners, who are defendants in a suit for specific performance of contract (O.S. No. 445/2011) pending before the Principal Senior Civil Judge and Chief Judicial Magistrate, Ramanagara, filed ...

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High Court Grants Bail to Accused No.21 in KCOCA Case Due to Lack of Prima Facie Evidence of Conspiracy and Long Incarceration. The court held that mere association with co-accused without specific overt acts does not constitute conspiracy under Section 120B IPC, and prolonged detention without trial violates Article 21....

The petitioner, Mahantesh, was accused No.21 in Crime No.72/2020 of Gokak Town Police Station, registered for offences under Sections 109, 115, 166, 217 IPC and Sections 3(2) and 25 of the Karnataka C...

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Karnataka High Court Drops Contempt Proceedings After Underlying Judgment Set Aside in Appeal — Contempt Petition Becomes Infructuous When Original Order is Annulled....

The complainant, Shankrappa, filed a contempt petition under Sections 11 and 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 read with Article 215 of the Constitution of India, alleging disobedience of a judgm...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal Against Rejection of Plaint in Specific Performance Suit — Maintainability of Civil Suit Not Barred by Senior Citizens Act, 2007. Order 7 Rule 11 CPC Rejection Set Aside as Plaint Disclosed Cause of Action and Bar Under Section 23 of Senior Citizens Act Not Applicable to Agreements Prior to Act....

The appellant/plaintiff filed a suit for specific performance of contract of sale, alleging that the respondent/defendant executed a registered agreement of sale in his favour and received Rs.4 lakh a...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Landlord's Application for Possession and Rent Arrears from Official Liquidator in Company Liquidation. Landlord's Claim for Rent Arrears and Possession Upheld Under Section 476 of Companies Act, 1956....

The applicant, Shri N R Ravi, claimed to be the owner of a property leased to M/s. SEM India Systems Private Limited (in liquidation) on 15.05.2008. The company was ordered to be wound up, and the Off...