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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Section 145 Cr.P.C. Proceedings in Land Dispute — Petitioner's Possession Established by Revenue Records. Writ of Certiorari Issued Against Tahasildar's Order as No Apprehended Breach of Peace Existed....

The petitioner, Chandramma, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India read with Section 482 Cr.P.C. challenging an order dated 05.02.2020 passed by the Tahasildar/Executive ...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Defamation Proceedings Against Editor for Lack of Sanction Under Section 199 Cr.P.C. — Publication of Article by Editor of Newspaper Requires Previous Sanction of Public Prosecutor for Prosecution Under Sections 500, 501 IPC....

The petitioner, Sayeedull Hassan Quadri, the editor of Adabi Akkas Urdu Daily Newspaper, filed a petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of proceedings in PCR No.1/2014 (now C.C.No.113/201...

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Karnataka High Court Grants Parole to Murder Convict for Daughter's Marriage - Restrictive and Conditional Indulgence Granted for Two Months. Parole Granted to Life Convict Serving Sentence for Triple Murder, Considering Marriage of Daughter, with Stringent Conditions to Ensure Public Safety....

The petitioner, Smt. Suma, wife of a convict serving life imprisonment for the murder of three persons, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India seeking a directio...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Auction Notice Issued by Town Panchayat for Lack of Authority Under Karnataka Municipalities Act, 1964. Town Panchayat Cannot Auction Property Without Statutory Power and Without Following Due Process Under Section 70 of the Act....

The petitioners, who are residents and property owners in Arkalgud Town, challenged an auction notice dated 20.09.2021 issued by the Arkalgud Town Panchayat (third respondent) for recovery of arrears ...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal in Money Recovery Suit — Admission of Liability in Written Statement Constitutes Acknowledgment Under Section 18 of Limitation Act, 1963. Suit for Recovery of Money Based on Supply of Goods Held Not Time-Barred Due to Defendant's Admission....

The case involves a suit for recovery of money filed by M/s. Jindal Steels, a partnership firm (plaintiff), against Trident Architectural Aluminium Private Limited and its Managing Director (defendant...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes RBI's Rejection of Compounding Application Under FEMA — Rule 11 of Compounding Rules Cannot Be Invoked to Deny Compounding When Proceedings Are Pending Before Adjudicating Authority. The court held that compounding under Section 15 of FEMA is a statutory right and must be considered on merits, not mechanically rejected under Rule 11....

The petitioner, Mrs. Joyce Lynn Peters, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India challenging the rejection of her application for compounding of contravention unde...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal Against Dismissal of Objector's Applications in Execution Proceedings — Held That Executing Court Must Determine Rights of Third Party Objector Under Order 21 Rules 97-101 CPC Before Proceeding with Possession. The court set aside the order dismissing I.A.Nos.7 to 11 and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication....

The appellant, M. Venkatachalam, was an objector in execution proceedings (Ex.No.1863/2015) arising out of a decree in O.S.No.2781/2001. The decree holder, Mukesh Gupta, sought possession of the suit ...

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High Court of Karnataka Considers Appeal from Conviction Under Sections 302 and 201 IPC Based on Circumstantial Evidence. Trial Court Had Convicted Accused for Murder and Destruction of Evidence After Establishing Deceased's Identity Through DNA Test....

The appeal arises from the conviction of the appellant by the I Additional Sessions Judge and Special Judge, Shimoga, in S.C. No.95/2012 for offences under Sections 302 and 201 of the Indian Penal Cod...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Ex-Husband's Petition in Execution of Maintenance Decree for Muslim Divorced Wife. Court Emphasizes Expeditious Execution of Maintenance Decrees and Lamented Two-Decade Delay....

The case involves a writ petition filed by Ezazur Rehman, the ex-husband, challenging an order on I.A.No.10 passed by the I Additional Principal Family Court at Bangalore in Execution No.155/2011 date...