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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Revision and Appeals in Forest Officer Assault Case — Acquittal Upheld Due to Lack of Credible Evidence. Allegations of Assault and Wrongful Confinement by Forest Officers Not Proved Beyond Reasonable Doubt Under Sections 323, 342, 504 IPC....

The case involves a criminal revision petition and two criminal appeals arising from an incident where the complainant, a forest officer, alleged that he was assaulted and wrongfully confined by other...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Revision Petition in Summary Suit Case — Sets Aside Leave to Defend Granted to Defendant Due to Lack of Triable Issues. The court held that unconditional leave to defend cannot be granted unless the defendant raises triable issues under Order XXXVII Rule 3(5) CPC....

The petitioner, Metro Cash & Carry India Pvt. Ltd., filed a civil revision petition under Section 115 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) challenging an order dated 06.04.2021 passed by the XX ...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Rejection of Application to Recall Witness Under Order 18 Rule 17 CPC. Trial Court's Discretion Upheld as No Error or Perversity Found in Refusing Recall After Plaintiff Closed Evidence and Defendant's Evidence Was in Progress....

The petitioner, as plaintiff, filed a suit for recovery of money against the respondent in O.S.No.563/2010 before the Principal Civil Judge (Sr.Dn.) & C.J.M., Mysuru. The suit was later transferred to...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal for Specific Performance of Sale Agreement — Plaintiff Proved Readiness and Willingness to Perform Contract. The court held that the plaintiff was entitled to specific performance as he had deposited balance consideration and issued notice, satisfying Section 16(c) of Specific Relief Act, 1963....

The appellant/plaintiff filed a suit for specific performance of an agreement of sale dated 12.09.2007 and 20.09.2007 for suit schedule property. The defendant was the owner and offered to sell due to...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Petitions Seeking DRC in BBMP Land Acquisition Case — Petitioners Failed to Establish Entitlement to Development Rights Certificate Under KTCP Act, 1961....

The judgment pertains to a batch of writ petitions filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India, seeking a direction to the respondents, including the Commissioner of Bruhat Bengaluru...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Writ Petition Challenging Election Tribunal Order Setting Aside Grama Panchayat Election. Election Petition Dismissed for Lack of Pleading Corrupt Practice Under Section 21(1) of Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, 1993....

The petitioner, Smt. Prabhamani, was a returned candidate in the election for Karle Grama Panchayat. Her election was set aside by the Election Tribunal (Senior Civil Judge, Hassan) in ELEC. C 2/2021,...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Compromise Decree Passed by Lok Adalat in Absence of Party — Restoration of Suit Ordered for Fresh Adjudication on Merits. Compromise Decree Set Aside as Petitioner Was Not a Party to the Suit and Was Not Represented, Violating Principles of Natural Justice Under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC....

The petitioner, Smt. Renuka W/o Anand @ Anantsa Bakale, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India before the High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Bench, seeking to quas...

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High Court of Karnataka Hears Appeal by Accused Convicted in Rape and Murder Case — Appellant Challenges Conviction Under Sections 376, 302, 201 IPC Citing Lack of Medical Examination and Forensic Evidence. Appeal Questions Reliability of Last-Seen Circumstance and Validity of Alleged Recovery of Silver Anklets from Accused's Underwear Five Days After Incident....

The case originates from the trial court's conviction of the appellant Omkarmurthy @ Murthy for offences under Sections 376, 302, and 201 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, involving the rape, murder, an...