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Karnataka High Court Hears Appeal Against Conviction for Murder Based on Dying Declaration. The appeal challenged the reliability of the dying declaration and the sufficiency of evidence under Section 302 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code....

The High Court of Karnataka heard a criminal appeal filed by accused Nos. 1 and 2 against their conviction and sentence of life imprisonment for the murder of E. Asha under Section 302 read with Secti...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Second Appeal in Inam Land Dispute, Upholding Concurrent Findings of Possession and Title. Suit for Declaration and Injunction Succeeds as Plaintiffs Prove Their Father Was Granted Inam Land and They Are in Possession....

The case involves a second appeal filed by the defendants (appellants) against the concurrent judgments of the Trial Court and First Appellate Court decreeing the suit for declaration and injunction i...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes CBI Complaint Against Senior Citizens in Bank Fraud Case — No Prima Facie Case of Cheating or Corruption. Allegations of Cheating and Forgery Under Sections 420, 468, 471 IPC and Prevention of Corruption Act Fail as Dispute is Civil in Nature and Complaint Lacks Specific Allegations....

The petitioners, Sri Vinod Ramnani and Smt. Usha Ramnani, senior citizens, and Opto Circuit India Ltd., filed writ petitions under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India read with Section 4...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Writ Petition Challenging Removal of Registrar (Evaluation) — Statutory Consultation Mandatory Under Section 14(3) of Karnataka State Universities Act, 2000. Removal Order Quashed for Non-Compliance with Mandatory Consultation Requirement, Petitioner Reinstated with Consequential Benefits....

The petitioner, Dr. K. Janardhanam, a professor with 32 years of service and a member of the Scheduled Caste, was appointed as Registrar (Evaluation) of Bangalore North University. Within less than a ...

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High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Lack of Evidence and Inconsistent Testimony. Conviction under Sections 498A and 302 IPC Set Aside as Prosecution Failed to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt....

The appellant, Mohd. Riyaz, was convicted by the Principal Sessions Judge, Bidar in S.C.No.79/2013 for offences under Sections 498A and 302 IPC for the alleged dowry death of his wife, Smt. Shaheen Be...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Writ Petition in Execution Dispute — Quashes Order Dismissing Execution Petition as Not Maintainable. Withdrawal of Earlier Execution Petition Without Liberty Does Not Bar Fresh Execution Under Order XXI Rule 2 CPC....

The writ petition was filed by the judgment-debtors (petitioners) challenging an order dated 19.04.2017 passed by the LII Additional City Civil and Sessions Judge, Bengaluru, in Execution No.871/2016,...

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Karnataka High Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Claim, Recalculates Loss of Dependency Applying Future Prospects and Notional Income. Tribunal's Award Modified; Court Considers Applicability of Magma General Insurance on Consortium but Judgment Incomplete....

The appellants, dependants of a deceased pillion rider, filed a claim petition under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, seeking compensation for the death of the breadwinner in a road accide...

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High Court Quashes FIR Against Police Officer in Corruption Case Due to Lack of Sanction Under Section 19 of PC Act. Proceedings under Section 7(a) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 set aside as prior sanction from competent authority was mandatory and absent....

The petitioner, Sri Sudarshan, a Deputy Superintendent of Police under suspension, filed a criminal petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) seeking quashing of FIR in...

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High Court of Karnataka Grants Bail to Accused No.5 in Gang Rape and Attempt to Murder Case — Petitioner Enlarged on Bail with Conditions. The court considered the role of the petitioner, completion of investigation, and period of custody under Section 439 CrPC....

The petitioner, M. Madhukumar @ Maribond, was arraigned as Accused No.5 in Crime No.38/2019 of Kuvempunagar Police Station, Mysuru, for offences punishable under Sections 376(d), 307, 397, 120B and 20...

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High Court of Karnataka Grants Bail to Accused in Mob Assault Case Due to Parity with Co-Accused and Long Incarceration. The court applied Section 439 CrPC to release the petitioner on bail despite serious allegations under IPC....

The petitioner, Mohammed Safwan @ Datta Safwan, was arraigned as Accused No.40 in the FIR, Accused No.42 in the charge sheet, and Accused No.25 in C.C.No.971/2018 arising out of Crime No.422/2014 of M...