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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Employer's Appeal and Partly Allows Insurer's Cross-Objection in Workmen's Compensation Case — Death of Coal Crusher Operator Arising Out of Employment. Employer and Insurer Held Liable to Pay Compensation of Rs.1,20,973/- with Interest at 12% p.a. from Date of Accident....

The case involves an appeal by the employer, Murudeshwar Ceramics Limited, and a cross-objection by the National Insurance Company Limited against the judgment dated 07.06.2012 passed by the Commissio...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Lokayukta Entrustment in Departmental Enquiry — Lack of Consultation with Vigilance Commission. Entrustment of enquiry to Lokayukta without prior consultation with Karnataka State Vigilance Commission under Section 9(3) of Karnataka Lokayukta Act, 1984 is invalid and unsustainable....

The petitioners, employees of the Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Corporation, challenged the order dated 29.10.2018 of the Managing Director entrusting a departmental enquiry against them ...

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High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in POCSO Case Due to Inconsistent Evidence. Conviction under Sections 376 IPC and 6 of POCSO Act set aside as victim's testimony was unreliable and medical evidence did not support prosecution case....

The appellant, Sri Paramesha, was convicted by the Additional Sessions and Special Judge, Hassan in Special Case No.146/2014 for offences under Sections 448, 376 IPC and Section 6 of the Protection of...

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High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Cruelty by Husband Case Due to Inconsistent Evidence and Lack of Corroboration. Allegations of Dowry Demand and Harassment Under Section 498A IPC Fail as Prosecution Witnesses Turn Hostile and Material Contradictions Remain Unexplained....

The petitioner, Sadananda Naik, was convicted by the JMFC (III Court), Mangalore, in C.C. No. 5099/2007 for the offence punishable under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), and sentence...

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Karnataka High Court Sets Aside Disqualification Order Against Gram Panchayat Members Under Section 43-A of Karnataka Gram Swaraj and Panchayat Raj Act, 1993 and Remits for Fresh Enquiry. Insufficient Cross-Verification of Statements and Lack of Detailed Enquiry Prompt Reconsideration by Regional Commissioner....

The writ petition was filed by the President and members of Allampura Gram Panchayat, Chickmagalur District, challenging their disqualification from membership under Section 43-A of the Karnataka Gram...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Dowry Harassment Case Due to Settlement Between Parties. Court Allows Compromise in Non-Compoundable Offences Under Section 482 CrPC to Secure Ends of Justice....

The petitioners, including the husband and his relatives, filed two criminal petitions under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, seeking quashing of criminal proceedings arising from ...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Revision Petition in Electricity Supply Company Case — Plaint Rejected for Lack of Jurisdiction Under Section 145 of Electricity Act, 2003. Civil Court Has No Jurisdiction to Entertain Suit for Specific Performance of Contract for Electricity Connection Where Remedy Lies Before the Special Court Under the Electricity Act....

The present case involves a civil revision petition filed by the Hubli Electricity Supply Company (HESCOM) and its Assistant Executive Engineer against an order of the Additional Senior Civil Judge, J...

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High Court of Karnataka Expunges Adverse Remarks Against Counsel in Execution Proceedings — Intemperate Language by Trial Judge Unwarranted. Court holds that adverse remarks against a lawyer must be made only when necessary for the decision of the case and with utmost restraint, as per principles of judicial propriety....

The petitioners, Dr. Jaya Balasundaram, Dr. B. Sreekar, and Dr. Ashwini Sreekar, were the decree holders in Execution No.1201/2020, seeking enforcement of an arbitral award dated 28.08.2019 passed in ...

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High Court of Karnataka Grants Bail to Accused No.2 in NDPS Case Involving 49.7 kg Ganja — Petitioner Not Found in Exclusive Possession of Contraband and No Criminal Antecedents...

The petitioner, Irfan Ali, accused No.2, filed a criminal petition under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.) seeking bail in Crime No.68/2020 registered at Rural Police Stati...