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High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Corruption Case Due to Unreliable Trap Witness and Lack of Corroboration. Demand and Acceptance of Bribe Not Proved Beyond Reasonable Doubt Under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988....

The appellant, Sri Manjunatha Kutta, was convicted by the Special Judge, Bengaluru Urban District, for offences under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) read with 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988,...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Proceedings in NI Act Complaint for Non-Compliance with BNSS Section 223 Procedure. Mandatory hearing of accused at cognizance stage under first proviso to Section 223 BNSS applies to complaints under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881....

The petitioner, Ashok S/o Siddappa Bankar, filed a criminal petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding to Section 528 of BNSS) seeking to quash the entire procee...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Writ Petition Quashing Confiscation Order in Forest Offence Case — Petitioner Acquitted in Criminal Appeal, Confiscation Cannot Stand. Confiscation under Section 71A of Karnataka Forest Act, 1963 is dependent on conviction; acquittal in criminal appeal renders confiscation order unsustainable....

The petitioner, Mr. Raviraja Rai M, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India before the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru, seeking a writ of certiorari to quash...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Tender Notification for Lack of Locus Standi — Petitioner Who Did Not Participate in Tender Cannot Challenge Its Terms. The court held that non-participation in the tender process deprives a party of standing to seek judicial review under Article 226 of the Constitution of India....

The petitioner, M/S. Sree Bhyraveshwara Electrical Works, a proprietorship concern represented by its managing partner Smt. Roopa B.L., filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitu...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows University Appeal Against Interim Order for Revaluation of Answer Scripts in Veterinary Course Examination. Court Holds That Without Specific Rules Permitting Revaluation, No Direction for Revaluation Can Be Issued, and the Student's Academic Loss Cannot Override University Regulations....

The case involves a writ appeal filed by Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU) and its officers against an interim order dated 25.11.2024 passed by a learned Single Ju...

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High Court of Karnataka Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Elephant Electrocution, Directs Comprehensive Measures for Wildlife Protection. The Court issued directions to prevent unnatural deaths of wild animals, emphasizing the State's duty to protect wildlife under Article 51A(g) of the Constitution and the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972....

The High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru, presided by Chief Justice N.V. Anjaria and Justice M.I. Arun, delivered a judgment in a suo motu public interest litigation arising from the electrocution dea...

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Karnataka High Court Considers Appeal and Cross-Objection Against Trial Court's Dismissal of Suit for Declaration of Title and Possession. Trial Court Dismissed Suit on Grounds That Plaintiffs Failed to Prove Genealogical Link and Revenue Entries Do Not Establish Title....

The matter arose out of a suit for declaration of title and recovery of possession filed by the legal heirs of late Venkategowda and Smt. Honamma, claiming succession to agricultural land bearing Surv...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses State Appeal Against Acquittal in Attempt to Murder Case — Prosecution Fails to Prove Unlawful Assembly and Common Object. Acquittal of eight accused under Sections 143, 147, 148, 323, 324, 307, 427, 504 read with 149 IPC upheld due to material contradictions and lack of credible evidence....

The State of Karnataka filed an appeal under Section 378(1) and (3) Cr.P.C. against the judgment of acquittal dated 06.11.2019 passed by the II Additional District and Sessions Judge, Bagalkot in Spec...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Petition Seeking SIT Investigation in Cyber Crime Case — No Grounds Made Out for Transfer of Investigation to Special Investigation Team. The court held that the power to order an SIT investigation is extraordinary and must be exercised sparingly; mere allegations of inadequate investigation do not warrant transfer....

The petitioner, Newspace Research and Technologies Private Limited, a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India before th...