Karnataka High Court
Karnataka High Court Issues Notice To Centre On Actor Darshan's Plea Alleging 'Brazen' Media Trial In Renukaswamy Murder Case Despite Injunctions
The Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) as well as the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) on a plea filed by Kannada actor Darshan Srinivas, alleging inaction against media houses and digital intermediaries circulating 'defamatory content' against him and conducting 'media trial' in connection with...
Karnataka HC Dismisses Direct Recruit District Judges' Challenge To Seniority List; Directs State To Notify Cadre Strength Within One Month
The Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to formally notify the cadre strength of judicial officers within a fixed timeline while also enunciating the legal framework governing the seniority and cadre strength of District Judges. The court has also asked the state to implement the 4-point roster to structure promotions of judicial officers.The Full Bench comprising Justice...
Trial Judge Can't Use Leading Questions U/S 165 Evidence Act To 'Repair' Weaknesses In Rape Case: Karnataka High Court Acquits Two
While acquitting two rape-accused serving a 25-year sentence, the Karnataka High Court has underscored that the discretionary powers at the disposal of trial courts under Section 165 of the Indian Evidence Act [Section 168 in Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023] is not a shortcut to bolster the prosecution case or rectify evidence during cross examination.The single judge bench of...
'Can't Use Criminal Law As Weapon To Implicate In-Laws In Matrimonial Discord': Karnataka High Court Quashes Cruelty FIR
The Karnataka High Court quashed criminal proceedings against the in-laws of a woman who had alleged dowry harassment, remarking that criminal law cannot be wielded as a weapon to ensnare entire families in the vortex of matrimonial discord. The single judge bench of Justice M. Nagaprasanna analysed the woman's complaint and opined that the case arose from 'minor skirmishes' not 'uncommon...
Greater Bengaluru Governance Act Renders BBMP 'A Shell Without Any Powers': Petitioners Tell Karnataka High Court In PIL Against 2024 Law
During the hearing of a PIL challenging the constitutionality of the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act 2024, the petitioners told the Karnataka High Court on Wednesday (April 1) that the Act has left elected body like Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike futile and left the latter with only a shell without any powers. Appearing for petitioners–T S Nagabharana, Prakash Belawedi and...
Karnataka High Court Stays FIR Against YouTuber Sameer MD Over Video On Dharmasthala Mass Burial
The Karnataka High Court has stayed the criminal proceedings initiated against Youtuber Sameer M.D, who runs Dootha YouTube channel, over a video he made on the Dharmasthala mass burial case.The single judge bench of Justice M. Nagaprasanna observed ordered, “…Learned Additional SPP to accept notice and file objections after watching the video. Further investigation shall remain stayed...
Karnataka High Court Questions State Over Delay In Appointing Nodal Officer To Coordinate Aid For Child Beggars
The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday (April 1) orally questioned the State government over non-appointment of a nodal officer who is to coordinate the action between various departments engaged in addressing the systemic issue of child beggary. The court has also sought an explanation from the High Court Registry about not uploading the January 22 court order giving the said direction to...
Karnataka High Court Weekly Round-Up: March 23 - March 29, 2026
Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (Kar) 118 - 2026 LiveLaw (Kar) 125Nominal Citation Bangalore Hotels Association v. Union of India., 2026 LiveLaw (Kar) 118Mantri Tranquil Apartments Owners Association & Anr. v. BBMP & Ors., 2026 LiveLaw (Kar) 119State of Karnataka v. Prashanth N. @ Prashanth Nataraj, 2026 LiveLaw (Kar) 120The State of Karnataka & Ors. v. Nandakishore Bagare, 2026 LiveLaw...
Mere Conferment Of Ministerial Perks Doesn't Make Cabinet Rank Appointments 'Ministers' Under Article 164(1A): Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has recently dismissed a public interest litigation filed to quash the appointment of several MLAs (Member of Legislative Assembly) and MLCs (Member of Legislative Council) to various Boards and Corporations with cabinet rank and pecuniary benefits similar to that of ministers. The Division Bench of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C.M. Poonacha held that...
“Highly Improper": Karnataka High Court Quashes Seizure & RC Cancellation Of Mercedes In Tax Case, Says RTO Acted Beyond Authority
Criticising the unlawful seizure of a Mercedes vehicle and subsequent cancellation of its registration during the pendency of a writ petition against the seizure, the Karnataka High Court has come down on the state's RTO Department for 'flagrant disregard for court proceedings'. The court has directed the authority to restore the registration of the Mercedes-AMG G 63 vehicle in...
Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against Union Minister Prahlad Joshi's Brother In Alleged 'Election Ticket' Cheating Case
The Karnataka High Court has quashed the cheating case filed by the wife of a former JD(S) MLA against Gopal Joshi- the estranged brother of Union Minister Prahlad Joshi-and his son, holding that the ₹2 crore dispute over an election ticket was a civil matter of money recovery, not a criminal offence.The single-judge bench of Justice M. Nagaprasanna noted in the order as...