Karnataka High Court
Karnataka High Court Quashes Case Against RTI Activist Snehamayi Krishna Booked For Shouting At Govt Official
The Karnataka High Court on Friday quashed First Information Report (FIR) and all further proceedings initiated against RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna, registered on a complaint made by Roopa M J who works as Secretary of the Sri Chamundeshwari development Authority, accusing Krishna of obstructing her in doing government duty and shouting at her.A single judge bench of Justice Rajesh Rai K, allowed the petition filed by Krishna and quashed the offence registered against him in 2024 for the...
Candidate With Recognised First Degree Can't Be Denied Admission In 3-Year LLB Course By Reassessing 10+2 Qualification: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has held that if a candidate applying for a three-year LL.B. course has a valid undergraduate degree/first degree, the University then cannot deny him eligibility certificate required to secure admission in the course by reassessing his 10+2 qualification afresh. For context, Rule 5 of the Rules of Legal Education, 2008 prescribes eligibility criteria for admission to...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Case Over Social Media Post Linking Rahul Gandhi With Pakistani Army Officer
The Karnataka High Court has quashed a criminal case against a man who shared an objectionable picture of Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on social media.Justice M Nagaprasanna allowed the petition filed by G.Nagesh alias Rajesha Hirimane and quashed proceedings initiated against him under Section 353 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita. Section 352 (2) punishes Statements conducing to...
Griha Lakshmi Scheme Beneficiaries Can't Claim ₹2,000 Monthly Assistance As Of Right: Karnataka Govt Tells High Court
Court orally rejected the argument saying State can't make all entitled beneficiaries come to court.
24-Hour Deadline To Produce Accused Before Magistrate Runs From Actual Restraint, Not Formal Arrest: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has said that arrest commences with the restraint placed on the liberty of the accused and not from the time of arrest recorded by the police officer.A single judge bench of Justice S Vishwajith Shetty while granting bail to one Naveen said,“Arrest commences with the restraint placed on the liberty of the accused and not with the time of arrest recorded by the...
Employed Wife Earning Enough To Maintain Herself Not Entitled To Maintenance: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court recently set aside a family court order granting Rs 20,000 to an estranged wife, saying that gainful employment, financial independence and self sufficiency are good grounds to reject the claim of maintenance of the wife.A single judge bench of Justice Dr Chillakur Sumalatha in its order said “When the wife is well educated, well placed and earns income which...
Riding Motorcycle Without Number Plate Is Not Cheating Under BNS: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has quashed a cheating case against a father and son accused of riding a motorcycle without a number plate, holding that the allegations did not attract the offence under Section 318(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).The provision penalises the offence of Cheating.A single-judge bench of Justice Anant Ramanath Hegde allowed the petition filed by...
Property Bought Before Alleged Money Laundering Offence Not Immune From Provisional Attachment Under PMLA: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has held that a property bought years before the alleged scheduled offence cannot be shielded from provisional attachment under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) merely because of its date of acquisition. Justice Suraj Govindaraj ruled that Section 2(1)(u) read with Section 5 of the Act permits attachment of property of equivalent value even where...
Unlikely That BJP Protesters Would Raise “Pakistan Zindabad” Slogan: Karnataka High Court Quashes Case
The Karnataka High Court recently quashed a criminal case pending against some members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for allegedly raising “Pakistan Zindabad” slogan in a protest. Justice V Srishananda remarked that it was highly unlikely that the protestors, belonging to the BJP party, would have raised the "Pakistan Zindabad" slogan. The court thus accepted the explanation...
“Public Office Not Consolation Prize For Defeated Politician”: Karnataka High Court Quashes Committee Headed By Congress Leader Who Lost Election
Desire to rehabilitate a leader who lost political ground can't justify creating an additional position, Court said.
Karnataka High Court Rejects Partnership Firm's Plea Challenging ED Search Over Gambling Allegation
The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday (November 4) dismissed a plea moved by a partnership firm Puppy Tours and Travels LLP, which had challenged proceedings initiated by ED including search and seizure following a complaint registered in connection with allegations of betting and gambling activities.The court also dismissed another plea challenging the agency's search and show...
Karnataka High Court Refuses To Quash FIR Against Amazon Over Alleged Counterfeit Sale Of Late Journalist Ravi Belagere's Novel
The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday (November 4) dismissed a plea moved by Amazon Seller Services Private Limited challenging an FIR lodged against it over alleged sale of pirated copies of late journalist Ravi Belagere's novel, 'Heli Hogu Kaarana', by unauthorised sellers using the platform.Justice M Nagaprasanna while pronouncing the order said, "Dismissed". In May the court had stayed...