Entering a mosque and shouting the slogan ‘’Jai Shri Ram’’ does not, by itself, constitute the offence of ‘’deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs’’ under Section 295-A of the Indian Penal Code. Karnataka High Court.
Entering a mosque and shouting the slogan ‘’Jai Shri Ram’’ does not, by itself, constitute the offence of ‘’deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs’’ under Section 295-A of the Indian Penal Code. Karnataka High Court.
  • 03-November-2026
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Transfer of Property Act. A registered mortgage created over an immovable property takes legal precedence over any subsequent sale or transfer, and subsequent purchasers who acquire the property with constructive notice of the prior registered mortgage are fully bound by it. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1638.
Transfer of Property Act. A registered mortgage created over an immovable property takes legal precedence over any subsequent sale or transfer, and subsequent purchasers who acquire the property with constructive notice of the prior registered mortgage are fully bound by it. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1638.
  • 04-November-2026
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Why is a regime-change revolution difficult in India?
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  • 21-October-2026
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Writ Jurisdiction. The High Court, in exercise of its jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, can cancel the registration of a document that is void ab initio, such as a unilateral cancellation of an earlier sale deed, registered by the Sub-Registrar. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1620
Writ Jurisdiction. The High Court, in exercise of its jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, can cancel the registration of a document that is void ab initio, such as a unilateral cancellation of an earlier sale deed, registered by the Sub-Registrar. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1620
  • 04-November-2026
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BNSS. Section 144. Maintenance. Inability of wife to maintain herself is a precondition for claiming maintenance from the husband. A well-educated, gainfully employed and financially independent wife earning sufficient income to maintain herself cannot claim maintenance merely because her husband earns more. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1614.
BNSS. Section 144. Maintenance. Inability of wife to maintain herself is a precondition for claiming maintenance from the husband. A well-educated, gainfully employed and financially independent wife earning sufficient income to maintain herself cannot claim maintenance merely because her husband earns more. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1614.
  • 04-November-2026
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Legal Metrology Act. Section 49. Criminal liability for offenses committed by a company cannot be mechanically fastened onto a non-executive director who was not in charge of, and responsible to, the company for the conduct of its day-to-day business at the time of the alleged violation. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1611.
Legal Metrology Act. Section 49. Criminal liability for offenses committed by a company cannot be mechanically fastened onto a non-executive director who was not in charge of, and responsible to, the company for the conduct of its day-to-day business at the time of the alleged violation. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1611.
  • 04-November-2026
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Merely calling wife ‘stupid’ or ‘useless’, scolding her over trivial matters or displaying a short temper, without specific evidence of wilful conduct amounting to cruelty or harassment, does not constitute criminal cruelty under Section 498A IPC or establish criminal liability for her suicide. Vague and omnibus allegations, unsupported by cogent material, cannot justify criminal prosecution. Supreme Court.
Merely calling wife ‘stupid’ or ‘useless’, scolding her over trivial matters or displaying a short temper, without specific evidence of wilful conduct amounting to cruelty or harassment, does not constitute criminal cruelty under Section 498A IPC or establish criminal liability for her suicide. Vague and omnibus allegations, unsupported by cogent material, cannot justify criminal prosecution. Supreme Court.
  • 03-November-2026
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Where a reference under Section 10 of the Industrial Disputes Act is made without jurisdiction, as in the case of a State Government exercising powers under Section 10 in respect of a Central Government undertaking, such reference can be quashed by the High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. Karnataka High Court.
Where a reference under Section 10 of the Industrial Disputes Act is made without jurisdiction, as in the case of a State Government exercising powers under Section 10 in respect of a Central Government undertaking, such reference can be quashed by the High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. Karnataka High Court.
  • 03-November-2026
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Declaration of Title and Permanent Injunction. Once a plaintiff’s claim for declaration of ownership over immovable property is rejected, the consequential relief of permanent injunction founded on lawful title must also fail. Mere unlawful occupation or possession of the property cannot confer a right to permanent injunction against the true owner. Karnataka High Court.
Declaration of Title and Permanent Injunction. Once a plaintiff’s claim for declaration of ownership over immovable property is rejected, the consequential relief of permanent injunction founded on lawful title must also fail. Mere unlawful occupation or possession of the property cannot confer a right to permanent injunction against the true owner. Karnataka High Court.
  • 03-November-2026
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Pre-emptive suit by testator for avoiding disputes regarding execution and proof of Will.
Pre-emptive suit by testator for avoiding disputes regarding execution and proof of Will.
  • 21-September-2025
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'Supreme Court curtailing the inherent powers of the High Courts. Neither Legal nor Justified'. - B.V.Acharya, former Advocate General for Karnataka.
'Supreme Court curtailing the inherent powers of the High Courts. Neither Legal nor Justified'. - B.V.Acharya, former Advocate General for Karnataka.
  • 07-November-2024
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Tender. When the intending party responds to the tender notice, it is not permissible for such party to put forth its own conditions and seek variance in the conditions of tender. Karnataka High Court.
Tender. When the intending party responds to the tender notice, it is not permissible for such party to put forth its own conditions and seek variance in the conditions of tender. Karnataka High Court.
  • 08-October-2024
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Suit for specific performance. Purchaser of suit property from the defendant/vendor is a necessary party to the suit and can be impleaded. Karnataka High Court.
Suit for specific performance. Purchaser of suit property from the defendant/vendor is a necessary party to the suit and can be impleaded. Karnataka High Court.
  • 03-October-2024
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Suit for specific performance. Plaintiff can seek amendment of pleading to declare that collusive decree between his vendor and third party is not binding on him. Court must prevent multiplicity of the proceedings. Karnataka High Court.
Suit for specific performance. Plaintiff can seek amendment of pleading to declare that collusive decree between his vendor and third party is not binding on him. Court must prevent multiplicity of the proceedings. Karnataka High Court.
  • 01-October-2024
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Tender. Courts cannot interfere with the terms of the tender because it feels that some other terms would have been fair, wiser or logical. Karnataka High Court.
Tender. Courts cannot interfere with the terms of the tender because it feels that some other terms would have been fair, wiser or logical. Karnataka High Court.
  • 30-September-2024
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