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Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition Seeking Single Conviction for Multiple Cheque Dishonours — Default Sentences Ordered Consecutively. Each cheque dishonour under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is a distinct offence, and default sentences under Section 357(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 can run consecutively.

5 May 2026

The petitioner, Cyrus Noshirwan Kartak, was a director of Mintaur Engineering Private Ltd. The respondent-complainant sold and delivered goods to the ...

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Supreme Court Acquits Appellants in Murder Case Based on Circumstantial Evidence — Last Seen Theory and Discovery Evidence Found Insufficient. Court Holds That Gaps in Chain of Circumstances and Lack of Corroboration Render Conviction Unsafe Under Sections 302, 364, 404, 201 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

27 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court of India heard two criminal appeals arising from a common judgment of the Karnataka High Court, which had affirmed the conviction of...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Petitions Challenging Preventive Detention Orders Under COFEPOSA Act Due to Procedural Compliance and Established Live-Link. Detention Orders Upheld as Detaining Authority Recorded Subjective Satisfaction Based on Materials Showing Involvement in Smuggling Syndicate and Future Propensity to Commit Offences Under Section 3(1) of Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act, 1974.

16 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court heard two connected special leave petitions challenging preventive detention orders issued under the Conservation of Foreign Exchang...

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Supreme Court Addresses Systemic Delays in Legal Aid Filing Through Committee Formation and SCLSC Queries. The court examined inordinate delays in filing appeals by convicts via legal aid, leading to directions for digitization and procedural reforms under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, and initiation of a Mission Mode campaign for prisoner legal aid.

16 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court dealt with a criminal appeal arising from a death sentence conviction, where the appellant challenged the High Court's confirmation....

High Court

High Court of Karnataka Grants Bail to Accused No.3 in Rape and Abetment of Suicide Case — Second Successive Bail Petition Allowed Due to Change in Circumstances and Completion of Investigation. The court held that the completion of investigation and filing of charge sheet constituted a change in circumstances warranting bail under Section 439 Cr.P.C.

19 Dec 2023

The petitioner, Rajanna, accused No.3, filed a second successive bail petition under Section 439 Cr.P.C. seeking bail in Crime No.12/2020 of Yadgiri W...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Order Allowing Recall of PW5 for Cross-Examination via Video Conferencing Under Section 311 Cr.P.C. — Recall Not Permissible as Witness Already Cross-Examined and No New Evidence Sought

11 Aug 2023

The petitioner, Mahadev, was the accused in C.C. No. 94/2017 pending before the III Additional Senior Civil Judge and JMFC, Vijayapur. The case arose ...

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Karnataka High Court Dismisses State's Appeal, Upholds Freedom Fighter Pension to Widow Despite Delay. Court holds that beneficial legislation must be liberally construed and delay cannot defeat a widow's claim for pension under the Karnataka Freedom Fighters' Pension Rules, 2004.

7 Jul 2023

The respondent, Smt. Fakirawwa alias Bhimawwa, is an 86-year-old widow whose husband, Fakirappa Sangoli, was a freedom fighter who participated in the...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Order Granting Pardon to Approver Under Section 306 Cr.P.C. — Failure to Record Satisfaction That Accused Voluntarily Confesses and Makes Full Disclosure. The court held that the order granting pardon to accused No.4 was unsustainable as the trial court did not record its satisfaction regarding voluntary confession and full disclosure of facts.

16 Jun 2023

The petitioners, accused Nos. 5 and 6 in Special C.C. No. 54/2014 pending before the LXXXI Additional City Civil and Sessions Judge and Special Judge ...

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High Court of Karnataka Directs Consideration of Premature Release for Life Convict in Murder and Rape Case — Mandamus Issued to Place Case Before Life Convicts Premature Release Committee. Petitioner, convicted under Sections 201, 302 and 376 IPC and sentenced to life imprisonment, sought direction for premature release consideration; court held that the petitioner has a right to have his case considered by the Committee.

2 Mar 2023

The petitioner, Sri Omkarmurthy, a life convict serving sentence in Central Prison, Bengaluru, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses PIL Challenging Constitutionality of Section 394(1) CrPC for Lack of Distinction Between Pre- and Post-Death Acquittal in NI Act Cases. The court held that the provision is not unconstitutional and the petition lacked merit.

12 Aug 2022

The petitioner, G Varadaraju, an 89-year-old individual appearing in person, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of I...

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