Karnataka High Court
'Should You Be Spared?': Karnataka High Court Declines To Quash FIR Against Airport Staff Booked For Sexually Harassing Korean Woman
The Karnataka High Court on Monday (April 06) refused to quash a criminal case registered against an airport staff accused of sexually harassing a south Korean national at the Kempegowda International Airport, and strongly disapproved of the officer's conduct.“…She is a woman of another nation. She has described what all you did. Why did you take her to a gent's toilet?...”, Justice...
Uttering Caste Slurs At Factory Dispatch Door Accessed By Workers Falls Under 'Public View' Under SC/ST Act: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has recently held that the dispatch door of factory premises, though not a 'public place', due to its accessibility to other workers in the premises, can very well fall within the definition of 'public view' as contemplated under Section 3(1)(r) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.The court thus said that in such a case Section 3(1)(r) SC/ST Act was...
S. 35 BNSS | Notice Of Appearance Must Be Served Physically, WhatsApp Or Email Not Valid Modes: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has recently observed that Section 35(3) does not empower the Police to communicate by WhatsApp or Email the pre-arrest notice or copy of the FIR. The court clarified that the physical service of notice at the pre arrest stage is mandatory as intended by the legislature.The single judge bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna, relying on apex court decisions, held that...
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...