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High Court of Karnataka Quashes BDA Cancellation of EWS Site Allotment for Income Discrepancy — Violation of Natural Justice. The court held that cancellation without proper hearing is unsustainable and directed execution of sale deed upon payment of balance....

The petitioner, Smt. S.P. Mahadevamma, applied for allotment of an EWS (Economically Weaker Section) site under the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) scheme. Her application dated 10.10.2003 resul...

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Karnataka High Court Quashes Election to Central Council of Indian Medicine Due to Procedural Irregularities in Scrutiny of Nomination Forms. Court holds that Returning Officer's failure to provide adequate opportunity to cure defects and non-application of mind to objections vitiates the election process under the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970....

The petitioners, Dr. Rajashekar Bhusanurmath and Dr. Patil Devendragouda Mallikarjunagouda, filed writ petitions under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India challenging the order dated 30....

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High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Rape Case Based on Promise of Marriage — Consent Found Voluntary and Not Vitiated by False Promise. The court held that sexual intercourse on a promise of marriage does not constitute rape if the promise was not false from the inception and the consent was voluntary....

The appellant, Mallesh, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Fast Track Court-III, Raichur, in Sessions Case No.79/2007 for the offence of rape under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code, 1...

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High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Rape and Abduction Case Due to Inconsistent Evidence and Unproven Age of Victim. Consensual Relationship Not Rape Under Sections 366 and 376 IPC....

The appellant, B. Suresh, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Fast Track Court-II, Raichur, for offences under Sections 366 and 376 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, for allegedly abducting ...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Petition to Quash Maintenance Proceedings Under Section 125 CrPC — Prior Civil Decree Does Not Bar Subsequent Criminal Maintenance Claim. The court held that the remedy under Section 125 CrPC is summary and independent, and a prior civil decree does not preclude a fresh maintenance petition when circumstances change....

The petitioner, M K Shafiuddin, is the husband of respondent no.1 Halima Khatoon and father of respondents 2 and 3, their minor children. The parties are separated, and the children live with their mo...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Labour Court Orders Dismissing Applications for Non-Prosecution — Remands for Fresh Adjudication Under Industrial Disputes Act. Labour Court Erred in Dismissing Applications Without Considering Merits and Without Proper Notice....

The petitioner, Somashekar Sangappa Jidagi, filed two writ petitions under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India challenging orders dated 14.7.2004 passed by the Labour Court, Hubli. In Wr...