Karnataka High Court
Can't Yield To Lawbreakers: Karnataka High Court Asks Police, Organizer To Discuss Measures For 'Peaceful' Conduct Of Traditional Fair
The Karnataka High Court on Friday (January 23) directed the concerned police inspector and administration of Chithradurga district to convene a meeting with the organizers of a traditional fair in the area so as to ensure that it is conducted peacefully. In doing so the court observed that the administration cannot give into the conduct of a few persons who may try to create a law and...
Business To Ply Bike Taxis Protected Under Article 19(1)(g), State Can Impose Reasonable Restrictions But No Blanket-Ban: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court on Friday (January 23) upheld taxi aggregators' right to business of plying bike taxis observing that it is a legitimate business protected under Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution, adding that a blanket-ban by the State is not a reasonable restriction under Article 19(6).In doing so the court set aside a single judge's order which held that bike taxis cannot operate...
Karnataka High Court Grants Bail To Man Booked For Murder Of Labourer Who Allegedly Raised 'Pakistan Zindabad' Slogan During Cricket Match
The Karnataka High Court has granted bail to an accused in a case relating to the death of a person, a daily wager from Kerala, who was allegedly assaulted by a group after he raised the slogan “Pakistan Pakistan Zindabad” during a local cricket match in Mangaluru.Justice Shivashankar Amarannavar granted bail to Natesh Kumar, who was one of the accused, and directed his release in an...
'AI Can't Replace Lawyer Or Judge But Must Be Harnessed To Our Advantage': Justice CM Joshi Bids Farewell To Karnataka High Court
While speaking at his farewell address organized at the Karnataka High Court on Friday (January 23), Justice Chandarashekar Mrutyunjaya Joshi emphasized on harnessing Artificial Intelligence to advantage of the legal professionals while remarking that it can never replace a lawyer or a judge. Recounting his experience in the judicial service Justice Joshi said: "Legal fraternity continues...
'Lawmaker Must Be Circumspect In Speech': Karnataka High Court Refuses To Quash FIR Against Congress Leader For Abusing Woman Official
Refusing to quash an FIR against Congress leader Rajeev Gowda BV accused of abusing a woman municipal commissioner over removal of "unauthorized" banners, observing that lawmakers while making speeches are expected to be circumspect specially while addressing a woman, that too a public servant. For context, a film promotion programme for 'Cult' movie was to be conducted on 13-01-2026 at...
Karnataka High Court Revokes Bike Taxi Ban, But Says State Can Impose Necessary Conditions
The Karnataka High Court on Friday (January 23) allowed a batch of appeals preferred by aggregators OLA, Uber, Rapido as well as others challenging the Bike Taxi ban in the State.The parties had challenged a single judge order which held that bike taxis cannot operate in the state unless the State government issues relevant guidelines and rules under the Motor Vehicles Act.A division bench...
Karnataka High Court To Hear Next Month Sri Sri Ravishankar's Plea To Quash FIR Over Alleged Land Encroachment
The Karnataka High Court on Friday (January 23) said it will hear next month spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravishankar's plea challenging an FIR over alleged encroachment of public lands in Bengaluru.On January 13 the court had stayed the investigation against the petitioner. Earlier this week Special Public Prosecutor had submitted that though the petitioner is an accused, the affidavit to the...
Karnataka High Court Directs State To Appoint Nodal Officer For Coordinating Departmental Action To Aid Child Beggars
The Karnataka High Court on Thursday (January 22) directed the State government to appoint a Nodal officer for coordinating action to be taken by various departments, organization in respect of a report by State Legal Services Authority recommending steps to help child beggars. During the hearing the Karnataka State Legal Services Department submitted that it had categorized such...
'Foundation Has Vanished': Karnataka High Court Stays ED Probe Against Gameskraft Citing Closure Report In Predicate FIR
The Karnataka High Court in an interim order on Thursday (January 22) stayed ED's investigation against Gameskraft Technologies after a closure report was filed in the FIR registered for the predicate offence, noting that once FIR is closed the foundation for ECIR had vanished. The plea seeks quashing of ED's November 2025 Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) and all...
Order VI Rule 17 CPC | 'Due Diligence' Test Not Mandatory For Every Amendment Of Plaint Sought After Trial Commences: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court (Dharwad bench) has held that amendment of plaint under Order VI Rule 17 CPC is permitted even after commencement of trial despite non fulfilment of due diligence test, adding that the test does not have universal application and in appropriate cases such amendment is permitted. Justice Anant Ramnath Hegde was hearing a plea challenging the petitioners...
'Does Maintaining Law & Order Mean Event Be Cancelled?': Karnataka High Court Questions Police Over Recommendation To Cancel Fair
The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday (January 21) orally questioned the police on why it recommended cancellation of a traditional fair sought to be conducted in Chithradurga district over apprehension of a possible law and order situation.The court was hearing a plea seeking a direction to the tahsildar and the police officer to forthwith consider the petitioner's representation of...
Karnataka High Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging ED Search Of Partnership Firm Over Gambling Allegation
The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday (January 21) sought the ED's response on a partnership firm's plea challenging proceedings initiated by the agency, including search and seizure following a complaint registered in connection with allegations of betting and gambling activities.The court also issued notice on another plea challenging the agency's search and show cause notice. After hearing...