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.

“Classic Potboiler”: Karnataka High Court Refuses To Quash FIR Against Father-Daughter Duo In ₹5.3-Crore Fake Jobs Racket

Petitioners have hoodwinked naïve, gullible people, Court said.

'How Does It Impact You?': Karnataka High Court Questions Kanakapura Bar Body Challenging Site Allotment Infront Of Trial Court Complex

Should we remove all layouts in front of all court complexes, Court asked.

'Complaint By Embassy Can't Barter Fundamental Rights': Karnataka High Court On Homestay Owner's Illegal Arrest In US National Rape Case

Declaring the arrest of a homestay owner as illegal over alleged rape of a US national at his property, the Karnataka High Court said that merely because the US Embassy communicated a complaint to investigating agencies does not mean that the fundamental rights of Indian citizens should be bartered away. [2026 LiveLaw (Kar) 248]“…Merely because the Embassy of the United States of America...

'Can't Be Tried As Adult': Karnataka High Court Stays POCSO Case Against Youth Challenging Chargesheet Filed Without JJ Board Assessment

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday [July 15] stayed the proceedings in a POCSO case against a 19-year-old student, prima facie observing that he cannot be tried as an adult for sexual offences allegedly committed when he was 17-years-old.A single-judge bench of Justice M. Nagaprasanna was hearing a petition filed by the accused, seeking quashing of proceedings in Crime No. 41/2026...

'You May Be Crusader Against Corruption But Act According To Law': Karnataka High Court Questions ED Searches On Excise Commissioner

One must be an accused or a money-trail connection with the accused must be there, Court said.