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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Appellant's Second Appeal Against Dismissal of First Appeal for Default — Second Appeal Under Section 100 CPC Not Maintainable Against Dismissal for Non-Prosecution as No Decree Passed and No Substantial Question of Law Arises...

The appellant, Sri Vithal Laxman Kambale, filed a suit for a permanent injunction against the respondents (Deputy Commissioner, Tahasildar & Taluka Executive Magistrate, and Revenue Inspector). The tr...

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High Court of Karnataka Confirms Death Sentence for Four Accused in Dacoity and Murder Case — Conviction Under Sections 396, 397, 302 IPC Upheld. Court Finds Circumstantial Evidence Sufficient to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt....

The case pertains to a dacoity and murder that occurred on the night of 14th February 2009. The prosecution alleged that the four accused, Basavaraj @ Basya, Palya, Yankappa @ Yankya, and Ramesh @ Ram...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Unsuccessful Plaintiff's Regular Second Appeal in Recovery Suit — Suit Barred by Limitation. The court upheld concurrent findings that the suit for recovery of money filed beyond the period of limitation under Article 113 of the Limitation Act, 1963 was not maintainable....

The appellant, Sanna Mallappa, was the plaintiff in a suit for recovery of money filed against the respondent, R.P. Siddeshwarappa, in the Court of Civil Judge and JMFC, Pavagada (OS No.169/2010). The...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal Against CESTAT Order in Service Tax Case — Limitation Bar Not Applicable. The court held that the Tribunal erred in dismissing the appeal on limitation grounds when the appeal was filed within the prescribed period under Section 85 of the Finance Act, 1994....

The petitioner, M/s. Practice Strategic Communications India Private Limited, a company providing management services, was issued a show cause notice by the Service Tax department on 20th January 2012...

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High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Inconsistent Dying Declarations. Conviction under Section 302 IPC set aside as dying declarations were contradictory and not supported by medical evidence....

The appellant, Nagappa, was convicted by the Fast Track Court-I/II at Bijapur in Sessions Case No.140/2008 for the murder of Gandrabai by setting her ablaze. The prosecution case was that on 24th Apri...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Petitions Seeking Protection of Possession Over Government Land in KLR Regularization Case — Petitioners Failed to Establish Any Right Over Land in Sy.No.120 of Sogane Village....

The petitioners filed writ petitions under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India seeking a direction to the respondents not to dispossess them from the land in Sy.No.120 of Sogane Village,...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Appeal for Correction of Date of Birth in School Records at Fag End of Service — Delay and Lack of Credible Evidence Lead to Dismissal. The appellant failed to prove his date of birth as 29-9-1959 and the suit was barred by limitation under Section 96 CPC....

The appellant, Sri B.S. Mahesha, filed a Regular First Appeal under Section 96 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, against the judgment and decree dated 3-10-2015 passed by the XXVIII Additional Cit...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Wife's Petition in Maintenance Dispute Under Section 125 CrPC — Sets Aside Sessions Judge's Order That Had Reversed Magistrate's Maintenance Award. The Court Held That a Wife's Right to Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC Is Not Barred by Pendency of a Civil Suit for Maintenance Under Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956....

The petitioner, Smt. Channamma @ Neelamma, wife of the respondent Kallahalli Suresh, filed a criminal petition under Section 482 CrPC before the High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Bench, assailing an or...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Insurance Company's Appeals in Workmen's Compensation Cases — Employer-Employee Relationship Established Despite Absence of Written Contract. The court upheld the Commissioner's finding that the claimants were employees of the vehicle owner, relying on oral evidence and the nature of work....

The appeals were filed by the Reliance General Insurance Company under Section 30(1) of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923, challenging the common judgment and award dated 31.12.2009 passed by the L...