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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Show Cause Notice Against Sweet Shop for Lack of Opportunity of Hearing — Principles of Natural Justice Violated by Imposing Penalty Without Prior Hearing. The court directed the respondents to issue a fresh notice with an opportunity of hearing before imposing any penalty under food safety regulations....

The petitioner, Sangam Sweets, a sweet shop in Bangalore, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India challenging a show cause notice dated 31.10.2016 issued by the M...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Writ Petitions Against Mobile Tower Installation for Lack of Statutory Notice. Petitioners Failed to Comply with Section 507 of the Karnataka Municipal Corporation Act, 1976, Which Requires Prior Notice Before Suing the Municipal Corporation....

The petitioners, residents of Sanjeevappa Lane in Bengaluru, filed writ petitions under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of mandamus to direct respondent Nos. 2 and 3 (...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Writ Petition for Leave Encashment Benefit to Retired Bank Employee — Tribunal's Denial of Leave Encashment Set Aside as Unjustified. Reinstated Workman Entitled to Leave Encashment for Period of Forced Absence Under Industrial Disputes Act, 1947....

The petitioner, H.C. Jayaprakash, was a clerk employed by Vijaya Bank. He was removed from service on 27.09.2001. A dispute was referred to the Central Government Industrial Tribunal-cum-Labour Court,...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Petitions by Automobile Dealers Challenging Labour Court Awards of Back Wages and Reinstatement. Retrenchment of Workmen Found Illegal for Non-Compliance with Section 25-F of Industrial Disputes Act, 1947....

The case involves a batch of writ petitions filed by various automobile dealership companies (petitioners) challenging common awards passed by the Labour Court, Bangalore, in several industrial disput...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Land Acquisition Officer's Appeal and Partly Allows Claimants' Appeal in Land Acquisition Compensation Case — Market Value Enhanced from Rs.5,75,000 to Rs.8,00,000 per Acre Based on Comparable Sale Deed....

The case involves two cross-appeals arising from a land acquisition proceeding for the Upper Krishna Project. The Special Land Acquisition Officer, Bagalkot, appealed against the Reference Court's awa...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Writ Petition Seeking Restoration of Khatha and Acceptance of Property Tax. Deletion of Khatha Without Notice Violates Natural Justice Under Section 108-A of Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act, 1976....

The petitioner, Mr. Jai M. Patil, is the owner of Flat No.S-3, measuring 2000 sq. ft., situated on the second floor of 'Pratham Enclave' apartment in Site Nos.11 and 27, MLA Layout, Lottegollahalli, W...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Contempt Petition for Lack of Time Limit in Order — Contempt Action Not Maintainable Without Fixed Time for Compliance. The court held that an order without a specified time for compliance cannot be the basis for contempt proceedings under Sections 11 and 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971....

The complainant, Sri N. Rajanna, filed a contempt petition under Sections 11 and 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, alleging disobedience of an order dated 11.01.2016 passed by the High Court of ...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Reduces Compensation Due to Contributory Negligence. Minor claimant was a pillion rider on a motorcycle that collided with an auto-rickshaw; court found contributory negligence on part of the motorcycle rider and reduced insurer's liability by 50%....

The appeal was filed by the Insurance Company (Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd.) challenging the judgment and award dated 15.10.2010 passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Chintamani, i...