Karnataka High Court

Scroll Down To Discover

Sort by:

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

Karnataka High Court Allows Writ Appeal Against Dismissal of Maintainability Challenge in Termination Dispute. Institution Recognised by Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 is Excluded from Karnataka Education Act, 1983, Rendering Tribunal Proceedings Without Jurisdiction....

The appellant, Dakshin Bharath Hindi Prachar Sabha (Karnataka), an educational institution, filed a writ appeal against an order of a learned Single Judge dismissing their writ petition. The writ peti...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

High Court of Karnataka Quashes Commissioner's Clarification for Lack of Jurisdiction — Commissioner Cannot Invalidate Section 60 Advance Ruling Without Invoking Revisional or Appellate Powers Under KVAT Act....

The petitioner, M/s. Gras Impex Pvt. Ltd., a registered dealer under the Karnataka Value Added Tax Act, 2003 (KVAT Act), sought a clarification under Section 60 of the Act from the Authority for Clari...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

High Court of Karnataka Upholds Conviction Under Section 138 NI Act for Dishonour of Cheque Issued to Brother-in-Law, Reduces Sentence to Fine Only. Cheque Issued to Prevent Harassment of Sister Held Not Supported by Lawful Consideration, But Presumption Under Section 139 NI Act Not Rebutted....

The petitioner/accused, Smt. Shobhavathi, issued a cheque for Rs.50,000 in favour of the respondent/complainant, Dr. Krishnoji Rao, who is her brother-in-law. The cheque was dishonoured, leading to a ...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

High Court of Karnataka Upholds Conviction Under Section 138 NI Act for Dishonour of Cheque Issued to Brother-in-Law, Reduces Sentence to Fine and Compensation. Cheque Issued for Repayment of Loan for Business Purpose, Defence of Issuance to Prevent Harassment of Sister Not Believed....

The petitioner/accused, Smt. Shobhavathi, issued a cheque for Rs.50,000 to the respondent/complainant, Dr. Krishnoji Rao, who is her brother-in-law. The cheque was dishonoured, leading to a complaint ...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

High Court of Karnataka Upholds Conviction in Cheque Dishonour Case — Dishonour of Cheque for Outstanding Dues Constitutes Offence Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The court held that the presumption under Section 139 of the N.I. Act applies and the accused failed to rebut it, confirming the conviction and fine....

The petitioners, M/s Gold Field Steels Pvt Ltd and Sri Sundareshan, were convicted by the XXI Addl. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Bangalore, for the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instru...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

High Court of Karnataka Upholds Minimum Attendance Requirement for Law Students in Promotion Regulation. Regulation requiring 75% attendance for promotion from first to second year of 5-year B.A., LL.B. course held valid and not arbitrary....

The petitioners, students of Vidyodaya Law College, Tumkur, and others, filed writ petitions under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India challenging a regulation dated 25.5.2010 issued by ...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Challenge to Land Acquisition for Highway Project Under Karnataka State Highways Act, 1964 — Petitioner's Alternative Alignment Proposal Rejected as Unfeasible. Court upholds validity of Sections 15 to 19 of the Act, holding that the acquisition process was valid and the petitioner's objections were duly considered....

The petitioner, Sri Sannarangappa, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India challenging the constitutional validity of Sections 15 to 19 of the Karnataka State Hig...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Second Appeals in Bank Suit Rejection Case — Plaint Rejected Under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC for Non-Disclosure of Cause of Action. Appellant's Suits for Declaration and Injunction Against Bank's Auction Notice Held Barred by Limitation and Lack of Cause of Action....

The appellant, Yashavant S/o Laxman Sable, filed a series of Regular Second Appeals under Section 100 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) against orders dated 26.02.2010 passed by the Principal...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal in Service Matter — Appellant Institution Succeeds in Proving Lack of Employer-Employee Relationship. The respondent failed to establish his employment with the appellant, leading to dismissal of the suit for declaration and injunction....

The appellant, The Chairman The State Government Employees Shikshana Sangha, Laxmi Complex, Neeligin Road, Hubli, represented by its Principal, filed a Regular Second Appeal under Section 100 of the C...

© Image Copyrights Juris Services & Technology

Karnataka High Court Dismisses Petitions by Cable TV Operators Challenging Denial of Compounding Option and Imposition of Tax on Monthly Subscriptions. Amendments to Rule 41-G and Section 4D of Karnataka Entertainment Tax Act, 1958, Held Valid and Not Violative of Articles 14, 19(1)(g), or 300A of Constitution....

The petitioners, M/s Hathway Krishna Cable (P) Limited and Hathway Cable & Datacom Pvt. Limited, are Multi System Operators (MSOs) providing cable television services in Karnataka. They filed writ pet...