Karnataka High Court
'No Merit': Karnataka High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking To Correct Placement Of Words 'Satyamev Jayate' In State Emblem
The Karnataka High Court on Thursday dismissed a PIL seeking directions to the State to review and correct the Karnataka State Emblem and ensure full compliance of State Emblem of India (Prohibition Of Improper Use) Act, 2005.A division bench of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C M Poonacha dismissed the petition filed by one Gnaneshwara M, seeking to ensure that the script...
Karnataka High Court Rejects Plea Seeking Release Of Congress MLA KC Veerendra Arrested In 'Illegal Betting' Case
The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday (October 15) dismissed the petition filed by wife of Congress MLA KC Veerendra for declaring his arrest in an alleged illegal betting case under PMLA as illegal, arbitrary and violative of his fundamental rights and to release him.Justice MI Arun said, "It is only on the ground that one FIR is alive in which 'B' report is filed that allows them (ED)...
Karnataka High Court Restrains 'Strip Search' Of Persons For Transgender Survey
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday restrained the State government and persons conducting the 'Transgender survey', from conducting any identification by using the "strip and search" method.A division bench of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C M Poonacha further directed that the information collected during the survey, which commenced on September 15, be kept strictly confidential...
SARFAESI Charge Created Before GST Charge Takes Precedence Over It: Karnataka High Court
'If a claim is made under the IBC Act and there is no claim under the SARFAESI Act, RDB Act, or GST Act, the claim under the IBC Act can be implemented without issue. Similarly, if a claim is made under the GST Act and there are no claims under the SARFAESI Act, RDB Act, or IBC Act, the claim under the GST Act can be executed without difficulty'
'Won't Allow Misuse Of RTI Act': Karnataka High Court Refuses To Stay Blacklisting Order Passed Against Man Who Filed 476 RTI Applications
While refusing to stay an order passed by the Karnataka State Information Commissioner, blacklisting a man from seeking information under the Right To Information (RTI) Act, the court said “We cannot allow misuse of the RTI Act.”Justice Suraj Govindaraj while issuing notice to the respondents— state government and others, has directed the government advocate to place on record the nature...
If Last Day For Renewal Of Quarry Lease Falls On Public Holiday, Application Can Be Made On Following Day: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has said that an application for renewal of the license of quarry lease can be made on the last day of the expiry period upto midnight and if the last day is a public holiday, then it can be made on the following day.A division bench of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C M Joshi held thus while allowing a petition filed by M/s Annapurneshwari Minerals who...
Karnataka High Court Orders Jet Airways To Pay ₹13 Lakh In Back Wages To Dismissed Employee Despite Liquidation
The Karnataka High Court recently directed liquidation bound Jet Airways to pay back wages of ₹13,00,000, along with accrued interest, to a former employee who was dismissed from its services.A division bench of the High Court dismissed Jet Airways' plea challenging a 2017 Industrial Tribunal order on the grounds that the workman's right to the back wages had "crystallized on the date of...
Karnataka High Court Reserves Order On Plea By Wife Of Arrested Congress MLA KC Veerendra Challenging His Arrest Under PMLA
The Karnataka High Court on Monday (October 13) reserved its order on the petition filed by wife of Congress MLA K.C Veerendra, seeking to declare his arrest as illegal, arbitrary and violative of his fundamental rights under Article 19 & 21 and to release him.Justice M I Arun reserved the order after hearing the parties. The plea seeks to declare that the arrest of K.C. Veerendra, as...
Karnataka High Court Issues Notice On Appeal By Company Linked To Kerala CM's Daughter Challenging SFIO Probe Order
The Karnataka High Court on Monday issued notice on appeal filed by Exalogic Solutions Private Ltd, a company of which Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter Veena Vijayan is a director, challenging dismissal of its plea to quash SFIO (Serious Fraud Investigation Office) probe against it.Exalogic Solutions had challenged direction of Corporate Affairs Ministry asking SFIO...
Karnataka High Court Weekly Roundup: October 06 - October 12, 2025
Citation No: 2025 LiveLaw (Kar) 330 to 2025 LiveLaw (Kar) 341Nominal Index: Nishat R Kolyal AND Union of India & Others. 2025 LiveLaw (Kar) 330Channappar AND State of Karnataka & ANR. 2025 LiveLaw (Kar) 331U Mamatha AND State of Karnataka & Others. 2025 LiveLaw (Kar) 332Lokanna & Others AND State of Karnataka & Others. 2025 LiveLaw (Kar) 333Gurunath Vadde AND State...
Karnataka High Court Issues Notice To ASI, State Govt On PIL Seeking Protection Of Kempegowda Fort From Encroachments
The Karnataka High Court on Friday (October 10) issued notice on a PIL seeking steps for preservation of Kempegowda Fort and moat, which is stated to be a protected, ancient and heritage monument of historical importance under the State Ancient and Historical Monuments And Archaeological Sites and Remains Act.A division bench of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C M Poonacha issued notice...