Karnataka High Court
Karnataka High Court To Hear CM Siddaramaiah's Appeal Against 'Sanction' Order In MUDA "Scam" Case On November 23
The Karnataka High Court on Thursday (November 14) said it would hear next Saturday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's appeal challenging a single judge bench's order which had upheld the Governor's decision granting approval/ sanction for investigation against him in the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam. A division bench of Chief Justice N V Anjaria and Justice K V...
On ICAI's Plea, Karnataka HC Restrains Company From Certifying Individuals As "Fit To Practise" Income Tax, GST, Custom Brokerage, Etc
The Karnataka High Court has by way of an interim order restrained a private company from offering courses under the name and title of 'Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation Professional Skill Qualification.'A single judge bench of Justice Suraj Govindaraj passed the order while hearing a petition filed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The court restrained M/s Institute...
Appellate Authority Under POSH Act Can Stay Final Report Of Internal Complaints Committee Pending Final Decision: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has held that there is no express bar under provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and Rules, for the appellate authority to consider an application for stay in appeal against the final report of the Internal Complaints Committee.A single judge bench of Justice S Sunil Dutt Yadav said “The...
Karnataka High Court Rejects Plea To Transfer Probe In Valmiki Corporation "Scam" To CBI
The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday (November 13) dismissed a petition filed by Union Bank of India seeking a direction to the government to transfer the probe being carried out in the alleged scam regarding the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Ltd, to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).A single judge bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna while...
Accused Exercising Right Of Silence Not Bound To Prove Consent Was Taken When Prosecution Is Unable To Prove Rape: Karnataka HC
The Karnataka High Court has said that there is no duty on the accused to prove a defence of consent in a matter of rape, and his exercise of his right to remain silent would be sufficient where the prosecution itself is unable to prove its case.The court said that as the right of the accused to remain silent would fasten the burden on the prosecution to prove absence of consent during...
Waqf Board Issuing Marriage Certificates Unheard Of In Law: Karnataka HC Orally Says In Plea Challenging Govt Order Authorising Board
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday (November 12) orally said that the Government Order which authorised the Waqf Board to issue marriage certificates to married Muslim applicants was unheard of in law. The court orally said this while hearing a petition filed by one A Alam Pasha. The plea has sought to declare the government order dated September 30, 2023 issued under the hands of the...
Karnataka High Court Stays Criminal Proceedings Against Man Booked For Printing 'Vote For Narendra Modi' Message On His Wedding Invite
The Karnataka High Court on Monday (November 11) stayed all further criminal proceedings initiated against a man booked for allegedly printing a message on his own wedding invite which read 'the gift that you would give me in the marriage is vote for Narendra Modi'.A single judge bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna passed the interim order on a petition filed by one Shivaprasad. Issuing notice to...
Father Legally Bound To Maintain Daughters, Provide 'Excellent Education' Even If They Live With Mother After Divorce: Karnataka High Court
While dismissing a man's plea challenging an order to maintain his daughters including a minor, the Karnataka High Court underscored that the father is "legally bound to maintain the daughters" and provide them with an "excellent education"even if they are living separately with his ex-wife.A single judge bench of Justice Ashok S Kinagi held thus while dismissing a petition filed by one B...
Karnataka High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 4 To November 10, 2024
Citations: 2024 LiveLaw (Kar) 455 To 2024 LiveLaw (Kar) 463Nominal Index:Siji Malayil & ANR And Union of India & ANR. 2024 LiveLaw (Kar) 455B. SATHYANARAYANACHAR AND State of Karnataka & Others. 2024 LiveLaw (Kar) 456Raja Yogi Nirmalnathji Maharaj AND KADRI JOGI (YOGISHWAR) MUTT & Others. 2024 LiveLaw (Kar) 457XXX AND STATE BY WOMEN POLICE STATION & ANR. 2024 LiveLaw...
Karnataka HC Orders Formation Of Three-Member Committee To Inspect Allama Prabhu Swamy Temple In Plea To Declare It As Ancient Monument
The Karnataka High Court on Monday directed the State Chief Secretary to constitute a three member committee to inspect the site of Allama Prabhu Swamy Temple situated at Hidkal dam backwaters in Belagavi district and submit a report in respect of the temple and its structures be treated as Ancient monument to ensure its preservation.A division bench of Chief Justice N V Anjaria and Justice K...
Husband Committing Suicide Due To Wife's Illicit Relationship No Ground To Convict For Abetment Of Suicide: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has said that a husband committing suicide allegedly due to his wife having an illicit relationship with another man cannot be a ground to convict the wife for charges of abetment to suicide.A single-judge bench of Justice Shivashankar Amarannavar allowed the appeal filed by Prema and Basavalinge Gowda and set aside the conviction order passed by the trial...
Karnataka HC Quashes Case Against ED Officers Accused Of Coercing Witness To Make Statements Against CM Siddaramaiah In Valmiki Corp Case
The Karnataka High Court on Friday (November 8) quashed the prosecution initiated against two Enforcement Directorate officers who are investigating Valmiki Corporation case and were alleged of coercing a witness to make statements against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.A single judge bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna allowed a petition filed by Deputy Director and Assistant Director of ED,...