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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses B.Pharmacy Student's Challenge to Passing Criteria Notification; Academic Matters Not to Be Interfered by Courts Under Article 226. University's Power to Alter Passing Criteria Upheld Under Section 35(2) of Karnataka Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Act, 1994....

The petitioner, a B.Pharmacy student admitted in Government College of Pharmacy for the academic year 2020-21, challenged a notification dated 23.02.2021 issued by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Healt...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Execution Court Order Directing NHAI to Pay Stamp Duty on Arbitral Award — Stamp Duty Liability Under Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957 Falls on Award Holder, Not Judgment Debtor. Execution Court Directed to Impound Award and Forward to Deputy Commissioner for Assessment....

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) filed a writ petition challenging an order dated 22.10.2021 passed by the execution court in E.P No.302/2015. The execution court had directed NHAI, as ...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses State Appeal Against Acquittal in Dowry Death Case — Prosecution Fails to Prove Demand of Dowry and Harassment. Acquittal of Accused Under Sections 498A, 304B, 302, 201 IPC Upheld Due to Lack of Credible Evidence and Inconsistencies in Testimony....

The State of Karnataka appealed against the acquittal of respondents K.B. Ganesh and Smt. Leelavathi @ Leela by the First Additional District and Sessions Judge, Kodagu/Madikeri in S.C.No.95/2010 date...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Owner's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Insurer Liable to Pay Compensation Despite Breach of Policy Conditions. Owner's Right to Recover from Insurer Upheld Under Section 149 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988....

The appellant, owner of a tipper lorry, appealed against the judgment and award dated 03.10.2018 passed by the Additional Senior Civil Judge and Member, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Haveri, in MVC ...

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High Court of Karnataka Hears Multiple Appeals Against Trial Court’s Mixed Verdict in Suicide and Dowry Harassment Case. Trial Court Acquitted for Dowry Death under Section 304B IPC but Convicted for Cruelty and Abetment of Suicide, Both State and Accused Challenge the Judgment....

The High Court of Karnataka heard three connected criminal appeals arising from the judgment dated 15.03.2016 passed by the V-Additional District and Sessions Judge, Devanahalli, in S.C.No.15007/2015....

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Writ Petition Seeking Corrigendum to Extend Quarrying Lease Period from 5 to 20 Years Under Rule 8-A of KMMC Rules, 1994. Deemed Extension of Lease Period for Non-Specified Minor Mineral Granted Under Amended Rule 8-A(4) of Karnataka Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1994....

The petitioner, Sri K.M. Ramaswamy, was granted a quarrying lease for 2.20 acres in Sy.No.47 of Naduvanahllai Village, Chikkaballapur Taluk, Chikkaballapur District, for a period of five years with ef...

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Karnataka High Court Dismisses Appeal in Service Matter — Limitation Bar for Recovery of Salary Arrears. Suit for recovery of salary arrears filed after 20 years held barred by limitation under Article 58 of Limitation Act, 1963....

The appellant, Smt. Rabiya Abdul Hamid Bepari, filed a Regular First Appeal under Section 96 read with Order 41 Rules 1 and 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, challenging the order dated 09.11.20...

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High Court Dismisses Review Petition in Public Tender Dispute — Petitioner Not a Necessary Party to Earlier Writ. Review of Coordinate Bench Judgment Not Maintainable as Petitioner Was Not Impleaded and No Error Apparent on Record....

The petitioner, M/S SAPL-GCC JV, was a participant in a public tender called by the New Mangalore Port Trust (NMPT) for construction of breakwater. The fifth respondent, M/S Yojaka India Private Limit...

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High Court of Karnataka Issues Directions for Effective Implementation of POCSO Act in Public Interest Litigation. Court Directs Appointment of Nodal Officers, Awareness Programs, and Timely Victim Compensation Under Section 40 of POCSO Act, 2012....

The petitioners, three women residents of Bangalore, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India seeking directions to the respondents—Union of India, State of Karn...

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High Court of Karnataka Upholds Tribunal Order Directing Appointment of Teacher from Additional List — Selection Authority Cannot Deny Appointment Based on Non-Existent Waiting List After Candidates Selected from Additional List Are Entitled to Appointment...

The petitioner, the Selection Authority and Secretary of the Karnataka High School Examination Board, challenged the order dated 09.03.2020 passed by the Karnataka State Administrative Tribunal, Belag...