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High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Unreliable Testimony and Lack of Corroboration. Conviction under Section 302 r/w 34 IPC set aside as sole eyewitness's evidence was inconsistent and not supported by medical or other evidence....

The case pertains to a criminal appeal filed by the appellants (accused No.1 and 2) against the judgment of conviction and sentence dated 10.12.2013 passed by the III Additional Sessions Judge, Mysuru...

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High Court Dismisses Appeal by Unsuccessful Bidder in Tender Matter — No Arbitrariness Found in Rejection of Bid for Non-Compliance with Tender Conditions. The court upheld the rejection of the bid for failure to submit a mandatory consent letter, affirming the limited scope of judicial review in tender matters....

The appellant, Mahindra Sanyo Special Steel Private Limited, an unsuccessful bidder, filed a writ petition challenging the rejection of its bid in Tender No. 201710849 issued by the Rail Wheel Factory...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Husband's Relatives in Dowry Harassment Case — No Specific Allegations Against Petitioners. Proceedings under Section 498A IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act quashed for lack of prima facie case against family members residing separately....

The case involves a criminal petition filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.) by six petitioners who are relatives of the husband in a matrimonial dispute. The respon...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Mutation Orders in Favor of Daughter in Succession Dispute — Mutation Entries Do Not Confer Title and Must Be Based on Possession or Legal Right. The court held that revenue authorities must consider actual possession and validity of documents before ordering mutation under the Karnataka Land Revenue Act, 1964....

The petitioner, N.D. Vanamala, a widow, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India before the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru, challenging two orders: (1) an or...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Transfer of Matrimonial and Custody Proceedings from Bijapur to Bengaluru on Grounds of Wife's Convenience and Preponderance of Proceedings at Bengaluru. The court held that under Section 24 CPC, the convenience of the wife is paramount and transfer is warranted when multiple proceedings are pending at different places....

The petitioner-husband, Vishal Gayakwad, filed two civil petitions under Section 24 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) seeking transfer of matrimonial and custody proceedings from the Family C...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Transfer Order for Lack of Prior Approval Based on Recorded Reasons. Chief Minister's Discretion Under Para 9(b) of Government Order No.DPAR 22 STR 2013 is Not Absolute....

The petitioner, Sri Rajashekar M., an Extension Officer in the Department of Backward Classes Welfare, challenged an order dated 25.09.2018 passed by the Karnataka State Administrative Tribunal in App...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Revision Petition in Rash Driving Case — Conviction Under Sections 279, 337, 338, 304-A IPC Upheld. Concurrent findings of fact by courts below not interfered with as no perversity or illegality found....

The petitioner, Athaulla, was convicted by the Civil Judge (Jr.Dn.) and JMFC, Gudibande in C.C.No.16/2007 for offences under Sections 279, 337, 338 and 304-A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC). The ...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Tribunal Erred in Rejecting Claim Under Section 163A M.V. Act on Ground of Contributory Negligence. Claimants Entitled to Compensation Under Structured Formula Without Proof of Negligence....

The appeal was filed by the claimants, the wife and children of the deceased Shantaram, challenging the judgment and award dated 12.07.2012 passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal No.V, Bijapur i...