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Karnataka High Court Allows Habeas Corpus Petition for Minor Daughter's Custody - Father's Misrepresentation Leads to Order for Production of Child. The court held that custody obtained by misrepresentation is illegal and directed the father to produce the 13-year-old child before the court....

The case involves a habeas corpus petition filed by the mother, Mrs. Sandya Goni, seeking production of her 13-year-old daughter, Ms. Shreya Goni, who was allegedly illegally detained by the father, M...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Petition Challenging Trial Court Order Refusing to Set Aside Ex-Parte Decree in Partition Suit. Petitioners Failed to Show Sufficient Cause for Non-Appearance Under Order IX Rule 13 CPC....

The petitioners, legal representatives of the deceased original plaintiff Siddappa, filed a writ petition under Article 227 of the Constitution of India challenging the order dated 27.02.2014 passed b...

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High Court of Karnataka Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Claim Case — Apportionment of Liability Between Two Vehicles Determined. The court held that the accident was caused solely by the rash and negligent driving of the KSRTC bus driver, and the compensation was enhanced to Rs. 8,50,000/- with interest at 6% per annum....

The case involves two appeals arising from a motor accident claim. The claimants, Lalitha and her minor daughter Nikila, filed a claim petition under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, seeki...

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High Court of Karnataka Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Claim Case — Apportionment of Liability Between Two Vehicles Determined. Negligence of KSRTC Bus Driver and Motorcycle Rider Established; Contributory Negligence Not Applicable....

The case arises from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on 18th June 2007 involving a KSRTC bus and a Hero Honda Splendor motorcycle, resulting in the death of the motorcycle rider, NDRS Bhaskar. ...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Charge Sheet Against Doctor in Dowry Death Case — No Prima Facie Case of Abetment of Suicide. Petitioner, a medical practitioner, was accused under Section 304B IPC for dowry death of a woman brought dead to his hospital, but court found no evidence of demand for dowry or harassment....

The petitioner, Dr. Ramachandra Aithal, a medical practitioner running Sri Raghavendra Maternity and General Hospital at Hebri, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 19...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Recall of Witnesses Under Section 311 Cr.P.C. in Murder Trial Due to Advocate's Illness. The court held that the right to cross-examination is a vital component of fair trial and the trial court's rejection of recall application was too technical, quashing the order and directing recall of PWs 2, 3, and 11....

The petitioner, Suresh, was being prosecuted for the offence of murder punishable under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in Sessions Case No. 439/2009 pending before the Principal City Civil...

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Karnataka High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Revenue Orders in Land Dispute — Petitioner Failed to Establish Title Over Disputed Property. The court held that the petitioner, having purchased sites after the initiation of proceedings, cannot claim ignorance and that the revenue authorities' orders were based on proper survey and demarcation....

The petitioner, M/s Lakshmivan Polymers Pvt. Ltd., filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India challenging three orders: (i) the order dated 30.8.2012 passed by the T...