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Karnataka High Court Hears Quashing Petition in SC/ST and POCSO Case. Accused Seek to Quash Charge Sheet and Cognizance Order in Offences Including Rape and Caste-Based Atrocities Under Multiple Acts....

The criminal petition was filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking to quash the charge sheet and cognizance order in Spl.C.C.No.1493/2024 pending before the Addi...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Writ Petition of International Para-Swimming Champion Seeking Cash Award Under Government Order. State Directed to Pay Rs.6,00,000/- as Cash Award for Sporting Achievements Under Government Orders Dated 30-11-2013 and 09-10-2017....

The petitioner, Sri Vishwas K.S., a decorated international para-swimming champion, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India before the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Vehicle Accident Case — Tractor and Trailer Used for Transporting Labourers Constitutes 'Use of Vehicle' Under MV Act. The court held that the insurer is liable to pay compensation as the accident arose out of the use of the tractor and trailer, and the deceased was a third party....

The appeal was filed by the Insurance Company challenging the judgment and award dated 07.03.2012 passed in MVC No.61/2011 by the Senior Civil Judge and Additional MACT, Haveri. The facts of the case ...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Bank's Appeal in Disciplinary Matter — Upholds Single Judge's Order Quashing Penalty on Grounds of Violation of Natural Justice and Bias. The Court held that the disciplinary proceedings were vitiated due to the failure to supply relevant documents and the presence of a biased inquiry officer....

The case pertains to a writ appeal filed by the Bank of India (appellant) challenging the judgment of a learned Single Judge dated 13.10.2023 in Writ Petition No.4550/2022. The respondent, Sri G. Rama...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal for Rectification of Mother's Name in Death Certificate — Trial Court Erred in Dismissing Suit as Not Maintainable Without Considering Merits. Civil Suit for Declaration and Direction Held Maintainable Despite Availability of Remedy Under Section 17 of Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969....

The appellant, Suhas L., filed a Regular First Appeal under Section 96 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, challenging the judgment and decree dated 01.10.2022 passed by the VII Additional City Civi...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses State Appeal Against Acquittal in SC/ST Atrocity Case — Acquittal Upheld Due to Inconsistent Evidence and Absence of Public Witness. Caste-Based Insult Allegation Fails as Incident Occurred in Private Setting, Not in Public View Under Section 3(1)(x) of SC & ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989....

The State of Karnataka, through Shahapura Police Station, filed an appeal under Section 378(1) and (3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Old) and Section 419(1) and (3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Writ Petition of Scheduled Tribe Woman for Anganwadi Worker Post — Directs Consideration of Representation for Reservation. Court holds that the State must consider the petitioner's objections regarding inadequate reservation for Scheduled Tribes in Anganwadi Worker posts in Indi Taluk....

The petitioner, Smt. Vijayalaxmi, a woman belonging to the Scheduled Tribe community, applied for the post of Anganwadi Worker at Agarakhed-5 Anganwadi Center in Indi Taluk. The said Anganwadi Center ...

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High Court of Karnataka Upholds Validity of Rule 6 of Karnataka Human Rights Courts Rules, 2006 in Writ Petition Challenging Its Constitutional Validity. Rule 6 requiring prior sanction for prosecution of public servants under Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 is held intra vires and not inconsistent with the Act....

The petitioners, nine police officers from Vijayapura, Karnataka, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India read with Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, ch...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Appeal Against Dismissal of Suit for Declaration and Permanent Injunction. Plaintiffs Failed to Prove Title and Possession, Suit Barred by Limitation....

The dispute concerned agricultural land bearing R.S.No.21, Block No.36 situated in Teredkoppa village, originally part of the Talawar family holdings. The plaintiffs claimed title through a registered...

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High Court of Karnataka Enhances Compensation for Injured Motorcyclist in Motor Accident Claim — Claimant Awarded Additional ₹1,00,000 with 6% Interest. The court held that the Tribunal's award of ₹1,00,000 was inadequate and enhanced it by ₹1,00,000 under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, considering the nature of injuries and loss of income....

The appellant, Shivegowda, filed a Miscellaneous First Appeal under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, challenging the judgment and award dated 05.09.2017 passed by the Motor Accident Cla...