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High Court of Karnataka Allows Revision Petition in Eviction Case — Tenant's Denial of Landlord's Title Requires Proof of Will Under Section 27(2)(r) of Karnataka Rent Act, 1999. The court set aside the eviction order and remanded the matter for fresh consideration, holding that the landlord must prove the Will when its execution is denied by the tenant....

The case involves a revision petition filed by the tenant against an eviction order passed by the Chief Judge, Small Causes Court, Bangalore, in HRC No.25/2014. The landlord had sought eviction under ...

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High Court of Karnataka Upholds Transfer of Designated Officers Under Food Safety Act — Administrative Transfer Not a Punishment Without Stigma. Transfer Order Issued in Public Interest and Administrative Convenience Does Not Require Prior Hearing Under Article 311(2) of Constitution of India....

The petitioners, eleven Designated Officers under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, challenged their transfer orders dated 15.12.2014 before the Karnataka Administrative Tribunal (CAT) in Appli...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal by Financial Corporation in Loan Recovery Case — District Court Erred in Dismissing Petition for Non-Prosecution Without Considering Merits. The Court Held That Dismissal for Default Without Adjudication on Merits Is Not Permissible Under Section 31 of the State Financial Corporation Act, 1951....

The Karnataka State Financial Corporation (KSFC) advanced a loan to the respondents, who defaulted. KSFC filed a petition under Section 31(1)(a)(aa) of the State Financial Corporation Act, 1951 before...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Appeal in Partition Suit — Upholds Trial Court's Finding of Equal Shares Based on Sale Deed and Revenue Records. Co-ownership established by joint purchase; plaintiff's claim of 70% share rejected for lack of evidence....

This is a defendant's appeal against a judgment and decree dated 28.07.2009 passed by the XV Additional City Civil Judge, Bangalore City, in O.S.No.5821/1990, decreeing the suit for partition and sepa...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses PIL Challenging Appointment of Special Counsel in Customs and Excise Matters. Rule 9 of Customs (Appeals) Rules, 1982 and Rule 12 of Central Excise (Appeals) Rules, 2001 held not ultra vires....

The petitioner, an advocate enrolled in the Karnataka State Bar Council, filed a Public Interest Litigation in 2014 challenging an endorsement dated 29.08.2006 issued by the Central Board of Excise an...

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Karnataka High Court Allows Writ Appeal in Land Tribunal Case — Appellants Granted Opportunity to Prove Tenancy Rights. The Court set aside the Land Tribunal's order and remanded the matter for fresh consideration, holding that the Tribunal must consider all evidence and provide a reasoned order....

The appellants, legal representatives of the original tenant, filed a writ appeal against the order of the Single Judge in W.P.No.4974/2012 dated 06/06/2012, which had dismissed their petition challen...

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Karnataka High Court Quashes Recovery Order Against Forest Officer in Tree Cutting Case — Lack of Opportunity of Hearing Violates Natural Justice. Petitioner's Liability for Alleged Loss Cannot Be Fixed Without Prior Show Cause Notice Under Karnataka Forest Act, 1963....

The petitioner, an Indian Forest Service officer allotted to Karnataka, was selected and appointed in 1986 and rose to the cadre of Chief Conservator of Forest, working on deputation as Chief Vigilanc...