Karnataka High Court
JJ Act | Media Can't Publish Identity Of Child Victim On Ground That It Was Done In Child's Interest: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has recently dismissed a criminal petition filed by a journalist and an editor of a Newspaper Daily, accused of publishing a news report disclosing the identity of a child victim of assault. 2026 LiveLaw (Kar) 257The single judge bench of Justice Anant Ramanath Hegde upheld the ongoing prosecution under Section 74(1) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection...
Husband Can't Seek Divorce Merely Because He Has 'Lost Interest' In Marriage: Karnataka High Court
Marriage is for life, Court remarked.
Was Governor's Decision To Suspend KPSC Chairman Based On 'Aid and Advice' Of Council Of Ministers? Karnataka High Court Asks State
The Karnataka High Court on Friday [July 17] directed the State Government to inform whether the Governor's decision to suspend Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) Chairman Shiva Shankarappas Sahukar was taken with the 'aid and advice' of the Council of Ministers.The single judge bench of Justice Suraj Govindaraj was hearing a writ petition filed by Sahukar, who has been suspended by...
Greater Bengaluru Governance Act Renders Local Bodies “Toothless”, Violates 74th Constitutional Amendment: Petitioners To Karnataka High Court
Act is making a minced meat of local self-government, Court was told.
'Been 12 Yrs Since NALSA Judgment': Karnataka High Court Questions State Over Delay In Transgender Reservation In Educational Institutions
We feel it's about time that positive directions are issued, Court said.
Karnataka High Court Clears Release Of 'Boss' Movie, Rejects Actor Darshan's Claim Of Resemblance With Renukaswamy Murder Case
In a setback to Kannada actor Darshan Srinivas and his wife Vijayalakshmi Darshan, the Karnataka High Court on Friday [July 17] dismissed their appeal challenging the vacation of an interim injunction against the release of Kannada film 'BOSS', clearing the way for the movie's theatrical release. [2026 LiveLaw (Kar) 255]Darshan claimed that the film draws inspiration from the ongoing...
Dowry Harassment In Love Marriage 'Difficult To Believe': Karnataka High Court Grants Bail To Husband In Suicide Case
The Karnataka High Court has recently granted bail to a software professional accused of abetting his wife's suicide, observing that allegations of dowry demand become 'difficult to be believed" when the marriage is a love marriage. [2026 LiveLaw (Kar) 254]The single judge bench of Justice S Vishwajith Shetty, while allowing the bail petition of accused, noted that the accused and the...
Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against Activist Over Social Media Posts On Dharmasthala Temple After Undertaking To Maintain Harmony
The matter will be viewed seriously if the undertaking is breached, Court said.
₹20,000 Maintenance To Wife & Child Not Excessive For Man Maintaining Mercedes Car: Karnataka High Court
Court also refused divorce, observing that it would be 'rewarding premium to the wrongdoer' who had extramarital affairs.
Bengaluru Twin Tunnel Contracts Will Be Subject To Outcome Of PILs Challenging Project: Karnataka High Court
Ensure that no equities are created during pendency of petitions, Court said.
