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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Petition Challenging Lokayukta Investigation Reference as Withdrawn. Writ Petition under Article 226 of Constitution of India seeking quashing of reference of investigation to Upa-Lokayukta under Karnataka Lokayukta Act, 1984 dismissed as withdrawn without adjudication on merits....

The petitioner, Shri Nagarajappa, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India before the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru, challenging the reference of investigation made ...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Contempt Petition and Writ Petitions in Land Acquisition Dispute — No Willful Disobedience Found. Court held that the acquisition proceedings under the Karnataka Urban Development Authorities Act, 1987 were valid and the petitioner failed to establish contempt....

The case involves a contempt petition (CCC No. 655/2023) filed by Chamundeshwari Nagara Sarvodaya Sangha against Sri Dinesh Kumar, Commissioner of Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), and others...

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High Court of Karnataka Directs Excise Authorities to Consider Representation for License Transfer Under Rule 5-A(3) of Karnataka Excise Rules. Petitioner sought transfer of CL-2 license as son of deceased licensee; court issued mandamus for consideration of pending representations....

The petitioner, Vijayakumar Deshmukh, claiming to be the son of late Mallikarjun Reddy Deshmukh, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India before the High Court of ...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Dishonour of Cheque Case Due to Lack of Proper Service of Notice Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The court held that the mandatory requirement of service of demand notice at the correct address was not satisfied, rendering the prosecution unsustainable....

The petitioners, M/s. Biodiversity Conservation India Private Limited and its directors, filed two criminal petitions under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, seeking quashing of the...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Arms License Rejection for Non-Application of Mind. Commissioner of Police's Endorsement Set Aside for Failing to Consider Petitioner's Eligibility Under Arms Act, 1959....

The petitioner, Michael Mahesh Chris Saldanha, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India before the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru, challenging an endorsement dated 24...

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High Court of Karnataka Adjudicates Writ Petition Challenging Mandatory Pre-Deposit Under Section 129E of Customs Act, 1962. Assessee Claims That Requirement to Deposit 7.5% of Duty Demanded, Capped at Rs.10 Crores, Renders Appellate Remedy Illusory and Infringes Fundamental Rights to Trade and Livelihood....

The petitioner, an importer of edible oils, challenged the mandatory pre-deposit requirement under Section 129E(ii) of the Customs Act, 1962 before the High Court of Karnataka. The dispute originated ...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes FIR in Cheating Case Due to Civil Nature of Dispute — Loan Transaction Between Friends Not Attracting Criminal Offences Under Sections 420, 406, 506 IPC. The court held that the dispute was purely civil and criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process....

The case involves three criminal petitions filed under Section 482 CrPC by the petitioners (Smt. Amulya R. and Vaishak K.H.V.) seeking quashing of FIR in Crime No.0037/2024 registered at Sadashivanaga...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal Against Ex Parte Decree in Commercial Suit — Appellant Granted Leave to Contest on Merits Subject to Deposit of 25% of Decretal Amount. Setting Aside of Ex Parte Decree Conditioned on Payment of Costs and Deposit to Secure Plaintiff's Interest Under Order IX Rule 13 CPC....

The appellant, M/s Sugam Packing Industries, was the defendant in a commercial suit (Com.O.S.No.15/2024) filed by the respondent, M/s Tiwnkle Impex, seeking recovery of Rs.22,24,624/- with interest at...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Remands Matter for Fresh Consideration Due to Denial of Opportunity to Lead Evidence. Owner-cum-Driver of Auto Rickshaw Granted Another Chance to Prove Income and Injuries Before Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Under Section 173(1) of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988....

The appellant, Suresh S/o Mahadev Vathar, an owner-cum-driver of an auto rickshaw, filed a claim petition before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal – III, Vijayapura, seeking compensation for injuri...

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High Court of Karnataka Enhances Compensation for Death of 55-Year-Old in Motor Vehicle Accident, Upholds Negligence Finding Against Driver. Multiplier applied as per Sarla Verma, future prospects at 10%, and conventional heads enhanced under Pranay Sethi....

This judgment arises from two cross-appeals under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, against the judgment and award dated 23.03.2021 in MVC No.1124/2018 passed by the V Additional Distric...