An electricity distribution company cannot disconnect supply merely at the request of a municipal authority to penalize or coerce an owner for alleged unauthorized construction. Being an essential service, electricity cannot be cut off as a substitute for the statutory notice and demolition procedures under municipal law. Karnataka High Court.
An electricity distribution company cannot disconnect supply merely at the request of a municipal authority to penalize or coerce an owner for alleged unauthorized construction. Being an essential service, electricity cannot be cut off as a substitute for the statutory notice and demolition procedures under municipal law. Karnataka High Court.
  • 16-April-2026
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SARFAESI Act. A secured creditor is under a legal obligation to ensure the delivery of actual physical possession to the purchaser. The right to take possession under Section 14 remains legally available even after the sale of the property has been confirmed and the title has been transferred to an auction purchaser. Karnataka High Court.
SARFAESI Act. A secured creditor is under a legal obligation to ensure the delivery of actual physical possession to the purchaser. The right to take possession under Section 14 remains legally available even after the sale of the property has been confirmed and the title has been transferred to an auction purchaser. Karnataka High Court.
  • 16-April-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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In international child custody disputes, jurisdiction is determined by the child’s ordinary residence. Where the child has been substantially raised abroad, Indian courts, guided by comity of nations and the child’s best interests, ordinarily decline merits adjudication and direct return to the country of habitual residence for custody determination. Karnataka High Court.
In international child custody disputes, jurisdiction is determined by the child’s ordinary residence. Where the child has been substantially raised abroad, Indian courts, guided by comity of nations and the child’s best interests, ordinarily decline merits adjudication and direct return to the country of habitual residence for custody determination. Karnataka High Court.
  • 16-April-2026
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Hindu Law. Where an oral family arrangement effecting partition by metes and bounds is reported to the revenue authorities and reflected in the records, it constitutes a valid partition and is exempt from registration. Partition is not a transfer but a mutual arrangement, and revenue entries, if supported by cogent evidence, can establish a valid partition. Karnataka High Court.
Hindu Law. Where an oral family arrangement effecting partition by metes and bounds is reported to the revenue authorities and reflected in the records, it constitutes a valid partition and is exempt from registration. Partition is not a transfer but a mutual arrangement, and revenue entries, if supported by cogent evidence, can establish a valid partition. Karnataka High Court.
  • 16-April-2026
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Karnataka Land Revenue Act. A statutory land grant evidenced by a 'Saguvali Chit' cannot be defeated by subsequent re-classification of the land as ‘B-Kharab’. Re-classification can only be by following formal, transparent procedure of adjudication and inquiry as prescribed by law. Karnataka High Court.
Karnataka Land Revenue Act. A statutory land grant evidenced by a 'Saguvali Chit' cannot be defeated by subsequent re-classification of the land as ‘B-Kharab’. Re-classification can only be by following formal, transparent procedure of adjudication and inquiry as prescribed by law. Karnataka High Court.
  • 16-April-2026
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Order VI Rule 17 CPC. Though courts cannot adopt hyper-technical approach to amendments, when the facts sought to be introduced were well within the knowledge of the party prior to the commencement of the trial, such amendment cannot be permitted. Karnataka High Court.
Order VI Rule 17 CPC. Though courts cannot adopt hyper-technical approach to amendments, when the facts sought to be introduced were well within the knowledge of the party prior to the commencement of the trial, such amendment cannot be permitted. Karnataka High Court.
  • 15-April-2026
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Karnataka Land Revenue Act and Rules. Tahsildar has no jurisdiction to reject an application for regularization of unauthorized occupation of government land without placing such applications before the 'Committee for Regularisation of Unauthorised Occupation' for its consideration. Karnataka High Court.
Karnataka Land Revenue Act and Rules. Tahsildar has no jurisdiction to reject an application for regularization of unauthorized occupation of government land without placing such applications before the 'Committee for Regularisation of Unauthorised Occupation' for its consideration. Karnataka High Court.
  • 15-April-2026
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Indian Succession Act. A probate court cannot act as a court of title and reject an application for Letters of Administration on the ground that the applicant failed to produce 'proof of title' or exhaustive details regarding the ownership of the properties. Karnataka High Court.
Indian Succession Act. A probate court cannot act as a court of title and reject an application for Letters of Administration on the ground that the applicant failed to produce 'proof of title' or exhaustive details regarding the ownership of the properties. Karnataka High Court.
  • 15-April-2026
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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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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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