Karnataka High Court Imposes ₹50K Cost On Plea Seeking To Stall Release Of 'Jolly LLB 3' Film

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday dismissed a public interest litigation filed seeking a direction to stop the release and exhibition of the film Jolly LLB 3 scheduled for release on September 19.A division bench of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C M Joshi dismissed the petition filed by Syeda Neelufur and imposed a cost of Rs 50,000 on the petitioner for unjustifiable consumption...

'Prima Facie Case For Trial': Karnataka High Court Orally Remarks In Former CM BS Yediyurappa's Plea To Quash POCSO Case

While hearing former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa's plea seeking quashing of a case registered against him under POCSO, the Karnataka High Court on Wednesday (September 17) orally remarked that it was "prima facie" a matter for trial.The high court was hearing a second petition filed by Yediyurappa seeking to quash trial court order dated 28.02.2025 taking cognizance and issuing summons to...

Failure To Mention Correct Value In GSTR-5A Filing Is Not Suppression U/S 74 CGST Act: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has stated that a failure to mention the correct value in returns or apply the correct GST rate is not suppression under section 74 of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST). Justice S.R. Krishna Kumar stated that "...though the revenue alleged in the impugned SCN that the assessee failed to mention the value of services correctly in the GSTR-5A returns...

S. 67 CGST Act | Officer Below Rank Of Joint Commissioner Cannot Inspect Assessee's Premises Without Authorisation: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has held that an officer below the rank of Joint Commissioner cannot, by himself, inspect the premises of the assessee without authorisation under Section 67 of the Central Goods and Services Tax. The bench further stated that there is no requirement to provide a copy of the authorisation and details of the order passed by the Joint Commissioner, but the...

Karnataka High Court Sets Aside Election Of Congress MLA From Malur Constituency, Stays Order For 30 Days To Allow Him To Approach SC

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday set aside the 2023 election of Congress Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) K Y Nanjegowda representing Malur constituency (Kolar district).During the 2023 assembly election, Nanjegowda won by a margin of 248 votes against BJP candidate KS Manjunath Gowda.Justice R Devdas, while allowing the petition filed by defeated candidate KS Manjunath Gowda said:...

Karnataka High Court Reserves Verdict On Plea To Stay Rules Capping Movie Ticket Price At ₹200

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday (September 16) reserved its verdict on the interim relief sought in pleas by Multiplex Association of India and other entities challenging Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) (Amendment) Rules 2025 which caps movie ticket prices at Rs 200.As interim relief, the petitioners have sought for a stay of the Rules, pending further hearing of the main petition....

Medical Reimbursement Can't Be Denied Because Hospital In Recognized Hospitals List Changed Its Name: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has said that medical reimbursement cannot be denied on the ground that a hospital which was earlier recognised by the Government in the list of private hospitals permitted to provide treatment to employees, changed its name.A single judge, Justice Suraj Govindaraj held thus while allowing a petition filed by Dr. Shivanandappa Doddagoudar an Associate Professor...

Participation Of Person From One Religion In Festivals Of Another Religion Doesn't Violate Any Constitutional Rights: Karnataka High Court

“Participation of a person practicing a particular faith or religion, in celebrations of festivals of other religion does not offend the rights available under the Constitution of India,” the Karnataka High Court has held.The observation was made while dismissing a batch of petitions challenging State's invite to Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq as the Chief Guest for inauguration of...

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of 3 Judicial Officers As Judges Of Karnataka High Court

The Supreme Court Collegium on Monday (September 15) recommends appointment of three judicial officers as Judges of Karnataka High Court. The statement issued by the Collegium states:"The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 15th September, 2025 has approved the proposal for appointment of the following Judicial Officers as Judges of the High Court of Karnataka:(i) Smt. Geetha...

Karnataka High Court Stays ED Summons To Advocate In PMLA Case Involving Congress MLA KC Veerendra

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday (September 16) stayed the summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to advocate Anil Gowda in a money laundering case over illegal online and offline betting racket, allegedly involving Congress leader KC Veerendra.Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum also restrained the central agency from conducting any further proceedings or taking any coercive...

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Justice KV Aravind As Permanent Judge Of Karnataka High Court

The Supreme Court Collegium on Monday (September 15) has recommended the appointment of Justice Kurubarahalli Venkataramareddy Aravind as permanent judge of Karnataka High CourtThe statement issued by the Collegium states:"The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 15th September, 2025 has approved the proposal for appointment of Shri Justice Kurubarahalli. Venkataramareddy...

Cheque Dishonour | Service On CEO/MD In Official Capacity Deemed As Notice To Company, Can't Terminate Prosecution: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court recently held that once a Magistrate takes cognizance of an offence under Negotiable Instruments Act, the proceedings cannot be quashed on a mere technical plea that the company has not been properly described in the cause title, unless it is demonstrably shown that no notice under Section 138(b) of NI Act, was served on the company.A single judge, Justice Sachin...