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High Court of Karnataka Grants Bail to Accused in POCSO Case Due to Non-Compliance with Section 35(1) of POCSO Act — Mandatory Recording of Child Victim's Evidence Within 30 Days Not Followed. The court held that the omission to record the child victim's evidence within the statutory period entitles the accused to bail....

The petitioner, Vinay, filed a criminal petition under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, seeking bail in Crime No.194/2015 registered by Keregod Police, Mandya District, for offence...

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Karnataka High Court Acquits Accused in Corruption Case Due to Lack of Sanction and Insufficient Evidence. Conviction under Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 set aside as prosecution failed to establish demand and acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt....

The case pertains to a criminal appeal against the conviction of the appellant under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and Indian Penal Code for alleged corruption in a fake stamp paper scam. The...

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Karnataka High Court Dismisses Petitioner's Challenge to Rejection of Form 7-A Under Karnataka Land Reforms Act — Petitioner Failed to Prove Tenancy Rights. The Court Held That the Burden of Proof Lies on the Claimant and Concurrent Findings of Fact Cannot Be Disturbed in Writ Jurisdiction....

The petitioner, Smt. Machi Poojarthi, filed writ petitions under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India challenging the order dated 09.02.2007 passed by the Assistant Commissioner, Kundapur...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows OCI Cardholders to Appear for CET and Other Entrance Exams — OCI Cardholders Are Eligible for Admission to Professional Courses Under Karnataka State Quota as Per Central Government Orders....

The judgment concerns a batch of writ petitions filed by OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cardholders, including Soundarya Muthumari, who sought directions to the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)...

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Karnataka High Court Allows Wife's Appeal Against Divorce Decree in Desertion Case — Marriage Not Irretrievably Broken. Husband Failed to Prove Desertion for Continuous Period of Two Years Under Section 13(1)(ib) of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955....

The appeal arises from a judgment and decree dated 06.04.2017 passed by the I Additional Principal Family Court, Mysuru, in M.C. No.365/2015, whereby the Family Court allowed the husband's petition un...

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High Court of Karnataka Enhances Compensation for Minor Injured in Road Accident — Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 — Claimant awarded additional Rs. 1,48,750/- with 6% interest for grievous injuries and permanent disability....

The appellant, a minor aged 8 years, through his father and next friend, filed an appeal under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, against the judgment and award dated 05.01.2009 passed by...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Writ Petitions Seeking Mandamus for Consideration of Claim by Magadi Development Authority — Petitioners Failed to Show Legal Right or Authority's Duty Under Law....

The petitioners, seven individuals, filed writ petitions under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of mandamus to direct the Magadi Development Authority (third respondent...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Writ Appeals in Property Dispute Among Siblings — Upholds Single Judge Order Directing Status Quo and Appointment of Receiver. Court holds that disputes over joint family property and allegations of ouster require preservation of property pending final adjudication....

The present writ appeals arise out of a property dispute among siblings, being children of late P.R. Pallikondan. The appellant, Sri R.P. Krishnamurthy, filed the appeals challenging an interim order ...