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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...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Revision Petition in Maintenance Case — Reduces Monthly Maintenance from Rs.7,000 to Rs.5,000 for Minor Son. Family Court's Order Modified as Quantum of Maintenance Was Excessive Considering Father's Income and Other Liabilities....

The revision petition was filed by the husband/father challenging the order dated 21.07.2016 passed by the Family Court, Shivamogga in Crl.Misc.No.238/2013, whereby the Family Court directed the petit...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Accused in Unlawful Assembly and Trespass Case Due to Lack of Specific Allegations and Non-Compliance with Section 155 CrPC. The court held that the complaint did not specify overt acts of each accused and investigation was without proper authorization, rendering proceedings an abuse of process....

The judgment pertains to two criminal petitions filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) seeking quashing of proceedings in C.C.No.534/2015 pending before the I-Addl. Civ...