S. 91 CRPC | Accused Cannot Be Directed To Secure Documents Related To Case From Authorities Using RTI Act: Karnataka HC

The Karnataka High Court has said that an accused should not be driven for securing documents related to his case under the Right to Information Act, when an application is filed under Section 91 of the Criminal Procedure Code. A single judge, Justice M Nagaprasanna held thus while allowing a petition filed by the pontiff of Murugha Mutt of Chitradurga, Dr Shivamurthy Muruga...

Karnataka High Court Weekly Roundup: February 10 To February 16, 2025

Nominal Index [Citations 52 - 60] R Akhanda Srinivasa Murthy AND State of Karnataka. 2025 LiveLaw (Kar) 52 V R Raghunathan AND State of Karnataka. 2025 LiveLaw (Kar) 53 Sunil Yadav AND Y C Manju. 2025 LiveLaw (Kar) 54 Daniya Joy & Others AND The Indian Nursing Council & Others. 2025 LiveLaw (Kar) 55 S.MUTHAIAH AND State By CBI. 2025 LiveLaw (Kar)...

Karnataka High Court Allows ED To Access Aadhar Database For Probing Case Under PMLA

The Karnataka High Court has allowed a petition filed by Enforcement Directorate (ED) and directed the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to permit ED to examine the Aadhar database of 21 persons including the identity information or authentication records, while probing a case registered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. A single judge,...

Central Govt Employee's Caste Certificate Issued By State Govt Is To Be Verified By District Caste Verification Committee: Karnataka HC

The Karnataka High Court has held that in case of a Central Government employee, whose caste certificate is issued by the Tahasildar–State Government, it will be the District Caste Verification Committee (DCVC) who is the "rightful authority" to verify the certificate of such a Central Government Employee or proposed Central Government Employee. A single judge, Justice...

Karnataka High Court Refuses To Stay Order Directing NLSIU To Provide Reservation To Transgender Persons

The Karnataka High Court on Monday refused to stay a single judge order by which it has directed the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) to provide a reservation of 0.5% to transgender persons, with fee waiver, until it implements the 2014 directions of the Supreme Courts by formulating a reservation for transgender candidates. A division bench of Justice V Kameswar Rao...

Tashildar Duty Bound To Follow Recommendation Made By Land Grant Committee Under Revenue Rules & Issue Certificate : Karnataka HC

The Karnataka High Court has said that once a Land Grant Committee issues a recommendation for grant of land, Tahsildar is duty-bound to acknowledge it and proceed with the issuance of the Saguvali Chit (Certificate of Grant) in accordance with the prescribed legal procedure. Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum held thus while allowing a petition filed by one Muniyappa A V, who...

Dengue Menace: Karnataka High Court Asks BBMP To Heavily Fine Individuals, Housing Societies If Stagnant Water, Waste Isn't Removed

The Karnataka High Court has directed Burhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to impose heavy fines on any individual, any residential society or residential hub if found to be negligent towards clearing the stored water in containers, stagnant water, long accumulated water or solid waste which may result into breeding of mosquitoes and causing the spread of Dengue. A division bench...

Karnataka High Court Rejects CBSE's Appeal Against Interim Order Permitting 18 State Board Students To Sit In CBSE 10th Exams

The Karnataka High Court on Friday dismissed an appeal filed by the Central Board Of Secondary Education (CBSE), challenging an interim order passed by the single judge, directing it to permit 18 students of Janani Public School who have switched over from the State Board to CBSE Board and sought to appear for 10th Standard examination conducted by the board for the academic...

Karnataka High Court Issues Procedure For Change Of Name In Birth Register Till Legislature Brings Appropriate Law

The Karnataka High Court has suggested to Legislature to consider amending Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, permitting change of name in the birth register after it has been entered.A single judge, Justice N S Sanjay Gowda said “It is common practice in our country that a person decides to give himself a new name or that a parent decides to change the name though he...

Inform On Further Steps Taken To Stop 'Illegal Use' Of Banned Proton Mail: Karnataka High Court To Centre

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday directed the Union Government to inform by March 3, further steps taken to ensure stopping of illegal use of 'Proton Mail', which is banned in India. Justice R Devdas said “ASG (Additional Solicitor General) who is present in the court is requested to go through all this information and secure instruction as to whether any further steps have...

Arnab Goswami Recklessly Booked In Fake News FIR, Dragged Only For Being Renowned Media Person: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday allowed a petition filed by Republic TV Chief Editor Arnab Goswami and quashed the FIR registered against him for allegedly spreading fake news about Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Justice M Nagaprasanna said “Petition allowed and quashed.” The court before passing the order orally observed “Court wants to know what's the offence against...

Karnataka HC Reserves Verdict On Journalist Rahul Sivasankar's Plea To Quash 'Hatred' FIR Over Religious Minorities Fund Allocation Tweet

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday reserved its judgment in a petition filed by journalist Rahul Sivasankar, seeking to quash the FIR registered against him for his tweet about the State government's allocation of funds for welfare of religious minorities. A single judge, Justice M Nagaprasanna reserved its order after hearing the parties. Advocate Bipin Hegde appearing for...