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High Court of Karnataka Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Claims for Death of a Minor and Injuries. Tribunal's multiplier of 15 for 17-year-old deceased set aside; multiplier of 18 applied as per Sarla Verma v. DTC, and compensation enhanced for pain and suffering and medical expenses....

The case arises from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on 22.10.2011 involving a lorry bearing registration No. KA-11/5719 driven by respondent No.1, Chandregowda. The accident resulted in the de...

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High Court of Karnataka Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Claims for Death and Injuries. Multiplier method applied as per Sarla Verma; compensation enhanced for loss of dependency, consortium, and medical expenses under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988....

The judgment pertains to three connected appeals filed under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, arising from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on 22.05.2012. The accident involved a ...

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Karnataka High Court Dismisses Second Appeal in Property Suit — Concurrent Findings of Fact Not Interfered With Under Section 100 CPC. Court holds that no substantial question of law arises when both lower courts have concurrently found that the plaintiffs failed to prove title and possession....

The appellants, who were the plaintiffs in the original suit, filed a second appeal under Section 100 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, challenging the judgment and decree dated 15.02.2006 passed ...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Auction Notice by Grama Panchayat Against Tenants Without Prior Eviction — Panchayat Cannot Auction Premises Without Following Due Process of Law Under Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, 1993....

The petitioners were tenants in shops owned by the Hesaraghatta Grama Panchayat. The Panchayat issued a public notice announcing an auction of the shop premises without first evicting the petitioners....

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Demolition Order Under KMC Act — Petitioner Failed to Establish Title Over Disputed Property. Court Held That Summary Proceedings Under Section 321 of KMC Act Cannot Be Used to Adjudicate Title Disputes, and Petitioner Must Seek Remedy Before Civil Court....

The petitioner, Pavitra M.K., filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India before the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru, challenging an order dated 2.11.2018 passed in I.A.N...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Petition to Quash Charges in Murder Case — Prima Facie Case Made Out Against Accused for Offences Under Sections 143, 147, 148, 302, 120(B), 201 R/w 149 IPC. The court held that the power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. cannot be used to quash proceedings where there is sufficient material to support the charges....

The petitioners, accused Nos. 1, 2, 4, and 5 in Sessions Case No. 70/2018 pending before the V Additional District and Sessions Judge, Dharwad, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Code of Crimin...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal in Workmen Compensation Case — Employer-Employee Relationship Established Despite Lack of Documentary Evidence. Claimant entitled to compensation as driver under Section 30(1) of Workmen Compensation Act, 1923....

The appellant, Sri Siddeswara, filed a Miscellaneous First Appeal under Section 30(1) of the Workmen Compensation Act, 1923, challenging the judgment and award dated 24.01.2017 passed by the II Additi...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Negligence and Contributory Negligence Not Proved. The court upheld the award of compensation to the legal representatives of the deceased Pampanna, holding that the insurer failed to establish contributory negligence or breach of policy conditions....

The case arises from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on 15.03.2016, resulting in the death of Pampanna Askihal. The deceased was traveling on a tractor along with the driver Gururaj, transporti...

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Karnataka High Court Quashes Penal Back Billing Order in Electricity Theft Case — No Evidence of Tampering or Pilferage. Mere Fluctuation in Load Factor Does Not Attract Penal Provisions Under Clause 42.05 of Conditions of Supply of Electricity....

The petitioner, M/s Eureka Forbes Limited, a public limited company, owned a composite premises in Bommasandra Industrial Area, Bengaluru. In 2007, it leased a portion of the premises to M/s Shell Ind...