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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Complaint Against Senior Manager in APMC Act Case — Petitioner Not a 'Trader' Under Section 2(48) of Karnataka Agricultural Produce Marketing (Regulation and Development) Act, 1966. Purchase of Notified Produce for Manufacturing Chicken Feed Held Not to Be 'Business of Purchase and Sale' as Defined Under the Act....

The petitioner, Sri Anjan Goswami, Senior Manager of M/s Khadkeshwar Hatcheries Private Limited, filed a criminal petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.) seeking q...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Enhancement of Compensation in Motor Accident Claim Case — Insurance Company's Appeal Dismissed. Contributory Negligence of 25% Affixed on Deceased Rider for Not Wearing Helmet, Reducing Claimants' Compensation Proportionately....

The judgment arises from two appeals: MFA No.8513/2015 filed by the claimants (parents of the deceased) seeking enhancement of compensation, and MFA No.9098/2015 filed by the insurance company challen...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Enhancement of Compensation in Motor Accident Claim Case — Insurance Company's Appeal Dismissed. Apportionment of Liability Between Insurers Upheld Based on Contributory Negligence of Drivers....

The case arises from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on 20.05.2013 involving a Honda Activa scooter (KA-18-S-6120) and another vehicle. The claimants, Suresh Kumar A and Lalitha S, filed a clai...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Proceedings Against Accused No.4 in Dowry Harassment Case Due to Lack of Territorial Jurisdiction. Accused No.4, residing abroad during alleged incidents, cannot be tried by Mandya court as no part of cause of action arose within its jurisdiction....

The petitioner, Santosh Kumar, accused No.4 in C.C. No.316/2011 pending before the Addl. Civil Judge (Jr. Dn.) and JMFC, Mandya, filed a petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking to quash the proceed...

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High Court of Karnataka Issues Directions in PIL Regarding Encroachment of Public Streets and Footpaths by Religious Pandals and Street Vendors. The Court Clarified That the Grant of Temporary Construction Licences Under Section 288(2) of Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act, 1976, Does Not Empower BBMP to Authorize Structures That Obstruct Public Passage....

The High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru heard a Public Interest Litigation filed by a resident of Thyagarajanagar, Bengaluru, who appeared in person. The petition raised concerns about unauthorized e...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows PIL Challenging BDA's Deletion of Civic Amenity Land in Canara Bank Colony. BDA's Approval of Amended Layout Plan Reducing 16,000 Sq Ft Civic Amenity Site Quashed for Violating Statutory Requirements Under BDA Act and Zonal Regulations....

This Public Interest Litigation was filed by the Canara Bank Colony Residents' Welfare Association under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking quashing of the order of the Bangalore Develo...

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Karnataka High Court Dismisses Employer's Appeal Against Reinstatement of Workmen Under Industrial Dispute Act. Held that termination without complying with Section 25-F of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 is illegal and workmen are entitled to reinstatement with continuity of service and back wages....

The case involves an appeal filed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and its officer against an order of a learned Single Judge of the Karnataka High Court. The learned Single Judge had allowed wr...

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High Court of Karnataka Enhances Compensation for Injured Pillion in Road Accident — Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Claimant's appeal under Section 173(1) of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 allowed, compensation enhanced for injuries sustained in accident with APSRTC bus....

The claimant, Suresh Naik, filed an appeal under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, seeking enhancement of compensation awarded by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Ballari, in MVC No....

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal for Enhancement of Compensation in Motor Accident Claim — Claimant Injured as Pillion on Bicycle Hit by APSRTC Bus. Compensation Enhanced for Pain, Suffering, and Medical Expenses Under Section 173(1) of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988....

The claimant, Suresh Naik, filed an appeal under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, seeking enhancement of compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Ballari, in MVC No. ...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Negligence and Contributory Negligence Not Proved. Insurer Liable to Pay Compensation Under Section 166 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 as Deceased Was a Third Party and No Breach of Policy Terms Established....

The case arises from a motor accident claim petition filed by the parents of the deceased, Yellappa Mallappa Belliveri, who died in a road accident on 07.06.1991. The claimants sought compensation of ...