A Legal Services Authority or Committee organizing a Lok Adalat acts merely as a referring body for pre-litigation disputes and cannot usurp the functions of a Lok Adalat by itself taking cognizance of or passing awards in such matters. Such an award is null, void, and liable to be quashed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution. Karnataka High Court.
A Legal Services Authority or Committee organizing a Lok Adalat acts merely as a referring body for pre-litigation disputes and cannot usurp the functions of a Lok Adalat by itself taking cognizance of or passing awards in such matters. Such an award is null, void, and liable to be quashed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution. Karnataka High Court.
  • 26-August-2026
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An advocate cannot disclose or misuse confidential communications received from a client, even after the professional relationship ends; such disclosure constitutes professional misconduct. Supreme Court. 2026 Daksha Legal SC 435.
An advocate cannot disclose or misuse confidential communications received from a client, even after the professional relationship ends; such disclosure constitutes professional misconduct. Supreme Court. 2026 Daksha Legal SC 435.
  • 25-August-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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Suit for declaration of ownership. Limitation begins when the right to sue accrues and cannot be reckoned merely from the date of an adverse revenue entry. Supreme Court. 2026 Daksha Legal SC 426.
Suit for declaration of ownership. Limitation begins when the right to sue accrues and cannot be reckoned merely from the date of an adverse revenue entry. Supreme Court. 2026 Daksha Legal SC 426.
  • 25-August-2026
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Service Law. Though the State is not bound by the recommendation of the Public Service Commission, any decision to reject a recommendation by the Commission must be backed by lawful, clear, and cogent reasons. Supreme Court
Service Law. Though the State is not bound by the recommendation of the Public Service Commission, any decision to reject a recommendation by the Commission must be backed by lawful, clear, and cogent reasons. Supreme Court
  • 24-August-2026
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Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act. Only the Appropriate Authority can investigate offences under the Act and the police may assist only in a supplementary capacity. A Magistrate cannot take cognizance of such offences based on a police charge sheet, though the police remain competent to investigate independent offences under the IPC/BNS. Supreme Court.
Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act. Only the Appropriate Authority can investigate offences under the Act and the police may assist only in a supplementary capacity. A Magistrate cannot take cognizance of such offences based on a police charge sheet, though the police remain competent to investigate independent offences under the IPC/BNS. Supreme Court.
  • 24-August-2026
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Judgement
Maintenance. The fact that the mother is gainfully employed does not by itself justify reducing the father's contribution towards the children's maintenance. The obligation to maintain children is shared by both parents, but their respective contributions cannot be determined merely by arithmetic division. Supreme Court. 2026 Daksha Legal SC 403.
Maintenance. The fact that the mother is gainfully employed does not by itself justify reducing the father's contribution towards the children's maintenance. The obligation to maintain children is shared by both parents, but their respective contributions cannot be determined merely by arithmetic division. Supreme Court. 2026 Daksha Legal SC 403.
  • 22-August-2026
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Judgement
SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The requirement of “public view” is satisfied only when the alleged caste-based utterance is made in circumstances where members of the public can witness or hear it; an utterance made inside an enclosed room, though within the school premises, without evidence of public presence or hearing, does not fulfil this essential ingredient. Supreme Court. 2026 Daksha Legal SC 407.
SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The requirement of “public view” is satisfied only when the alleged caste-based utterance is made in circumstances where members of the public can witness or hear it; an utterance made inside an enclosed room, though within the school premises, without evidence of public presence or hearing, does not fulfil this essential ingredient. Supreme Court. 2026 Daksha Legal SC 407.
  • 22-August-2026
  • Daksha Legal
Judgement
Rejection of an application under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. does not amount to a final adjudication on the merits. Such rejection does not operate as res judicata against a subsequent FIR based on the same or substantially similar allegations. Supreme Court. 2026 Daksha Legal SC 412.
Rejection of an application under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. does not amount to a final adjudication on the merits. Such rejection does not operate as res judicata against a subsequent FIR based on the same or substantially similar allegations. Supreme Court. 2026 Daksha Legal SC 412.
  • 24-August-2026
  • Daksha Legal
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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
  • Daksha Legal
Article
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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Article
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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Article
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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Negotiable Instruments Act. Cheque issued towards refund of advance sale consideration upon the failure to execute the sale deed, attracts the provisions of the Act. Karnataka High Court.
Negotiable Instruments Act. Cheque issued towards refund of advance sale consideration upon the failure to execute the sale deed, attracts the provisions of the Act. Karnataka High Court.
  • 28-September-2024
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