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High Court of Karnataka Upholds Conviction in Cheque Dishonour Case — Accused Failed to Rebut Presumption Under Section 139 NI Act. Concurrent findings of fact by lower courts not interfered with as accused's mere denial of debt insufficient to rebut statutory presumption....

The case involves a criminal revision petition filed by the accused, Sri N. Jagadeesh, against his conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The complainant, Smt. P.A. Chon...

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High Court Acquits Accused in POCSO and SC/ST Act Case Due to Inconsistent Evidence and Lack of Corroboration. Conviction for Rape and Sexual Assault Set Aside as Prosecution Failed to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt....

The appellant, Sri. Gangadharappa, was convicted by the I-Addl. District and Sessions Judge, Chikkaballapur in Special Sessions Case No.71/2018 for offences punishable under Section 376(2)(1) of the I...

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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...