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High Court of Karnataka Allows Owner's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Insurance Company Held Liable to Pay Compensation Despite Absence of Valid Driving Licence. The court held that the insurance company is liable to pay compensation to third parties even if there is a breach of policy conditions, with a right to recover from the insured....

The present appeal was filed by the owner of a tractor and trailer (appellants) challenging the judgment and award dated 09.12.2011 passed by the I Addl. Senior Civil Judge & MACT at Gulbarga in MVC N...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal in Cheque Dishonour Case — Acquittal Set Aside Due to Improper Appreciation of Evidence. Presumption Under Section 139 of NI Act Not Rebutted by Accused....

The appellant, Srinidhi Finance & Investment Corporation, filed a criminal appeal against the acquittal of the respondent, Basavanthappa, for the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument...

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Karnataka High Court Grants Bail to Accused in DJ Halli Mob Lynching Case Citing Parity and No Prima Facie Involvement in Murder. Petitioners accused of rioting and arson under Sections 435, 436 IPC and SC/ST Act granted bail as co-accused similarly placed were already enlarged on bail....

The judgment pertains to two criminal petitions filed under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) seeking bail for the petitioners who were accused in Crime No.219/2020 registered...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Proceedings Against Absconding Accused in Counterfeit Currency Case — Co-Accused Acquitted, No Prima Facie Case. Petitioner Madhu @ Madhu Gowda, arraigned as Accused No.2 in Cr.No.263/2016 for offences under Sections 489A, 489B, 489C, 489E, 420, 417 r/w 34 IPC, sought quashing of proceedings after co-accused were acquitted in trial....

The petitioner, Madhu @ Madhu Gowda, was arraigned as Accused No.2 in Crime No.263/2016 registered by Girinagar Police Station, Bangalore, for offences punishable under Sections 489A, 489B, 489C, 489E...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal in Negotiable Instruments Act Case — Reverses Acquittal for Dishonour of Cheque. Presumption under Section 139 of NI Act stands unless rebutted by accused; complainant's failure to produce bank statement not fatal when cheque and signature admitted....

The appellant, M/s. Networth Stock Broking Limited, represented by its authorised agent Kiran Kumar, filed a criminal appeal under Section 378(4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, challenging t...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes SC/ST Commission Order in Service Dispute — Commission Exceeded Jurisdiction by Directing Promotion and Seniority. Held that the Commission under the SC & ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 cannot adjudicate service matters or direct promotions....

The petitioner, Sri M.B. Siddalingaswamy, a Scheduled Caste employee working as Superintendent in the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka, challenged an order dated 11.11.2016 passed by ...

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High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Inconsistent Eyewitness Testimony and Lack of Corroboration. Conviction under Sections 447, 504, 302 IPC Set Aside as Prosecution Failed to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt....

The appellant, Vijay @ Vijendra, was convicted by the IV Additional District and Sessions Judge, Kalaburagi, for offences under Sections 447, 504 and 302 IPC for the murder of Pushpa (CW.1) on 27.04.2...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Claimants' Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Compensation Enhanced from Rs.13,36,000 to Rs.14,26,000. Tribunal's application of multiplier of 14 and 40% future prospects upheld; conventional heads increased to Rs.70,000 as per Pranay Sethi....

The appeal was filed by the claimants, legal representatives of deceased Shrishail Kore, challenging the judgment and award dated 31.03.2016 passed by the IV Addl. District & Sessions Judge and MACT-X...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal in Cheque Dishonour Case — Presumption Under Section 139 N.I. Act Not Rebutted. Complainant's Failure to Prove Financial Capacity Does Not Automatically Discharge Accused When Execution of Cheque is Admitted....

The appellant/complainant filed a criminal appeal under Section 378(4) Cr.P.C. challenging the judgment of acquittal dated 29.12.2010 passed by the XVIII Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate and X...

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Karnataka High Court Hears Appeal Challenging Conviction Under Sections 307 and 448 IPC. The Appellant Contends That the Trial Court Erred in Relying on Interested Witnesses and Failing to Consider Lack of Intention to Kill....

The appeal arose from the judgment of the Fast Track Court, Channarayapatna, in S.C.No.23/2008 dated 07.12.2010, convicting the appellant under Sections 307 and 448 IPC. The prosecution’s case was t...