Where the genuineness of an Agreement of Sale is directly in issue in a pending suit for specific performance, criminal proceeding alleging forgery of the very same document is premature. Though a civil dispute does not bar criminal prosecution, parallel proceedings involving the identical foundational shall be avoided until its adjudication by the Civil Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar.1392
Where the genuineness of an Agreement of Sale is directly in issue in a pending suit for specific performance, criminal proceeding alleging forgery of the very same document is premature. Though a civil dispute does not bar criminal prosecution, parallel proceedings involving the identical foundational shall be avoided until its adjudication by the Civil Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar.1392
  • 10-October-2026
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Prosecution under Section 35B of the Wealth Tax Act for wilful failure to file returns within the prescribed time does not require prior assessment or determination of tax liability. Subsequent filing of returns does not absolve the default, and the question of culpable mental state is a matter for trial. Karnataka High Court.
Prosecution under Section 35B of the Wealth Tax Act for wilful failure to file returns within the prescribed time does not require prior assessment or determination of tax liability. Subsequent filing of returns does not absolve the default, and the question of culpable mental state is a matter for trial. Karnataka High Court.
  • 10-October-2026
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Judgement
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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Acquisition proceedings initiated under the 1894 Act lapse only where neither physical possession has been taken nor compensation paid. Fulfilment of either requirement prevents lapse. In acquisitions completed several decades ago, mere non-availability of the original notification under Section 16 of the 1894 Act is not fatal where taking of possession is otherwise established by cogent evidence. Karnataka High Court.
Acquisition proceedings initiated under the 1894 Act lapse only where neither physical possession has been taken nor compensation paid. Fulfilment of either requirement prevents lapse. In acquisitions completed several decades ago, mere non-availability of the original notification under Section 16 of the 1894 Act is not fatal where taking of possession is otherwise established by cogent evidence. Karnataka High Court.
  • 10-October-2026
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Judgement
Standard Operating Procedures for Early Identification and Timely Response to Underage Pregnancies. Karnataka High Court regulates the formulation of the SOP and the establishment of a coordinated mechanism for early identification of pregnancies among minors, timely medical intervention, and ensuring the protection, care and welfare of affected children.
Standard Operating Procedures for Early Identification and Timely Response to Underage Pregnancies. Karnataka High Court regulates the formulation of the SOP and the establishment of a coordinated mechanism for early identification of pregnancies among minors, timely medical intervention, and ensuring the protection, care and welfare of affected children.
  • 10-October-2026
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Judgement
Arbitration and Conciliation Act. A clause making arbitration conditional upon future mutual consent, such as ‘’if mutually agreed upon by the parties, the dispute shall be submitted to arbitration,’’ does not constitute an enforceable arbitration agreement, even if it specifies an arbitrator, the place of arbitration and the binding nature of the award. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1397
Arbitration and Conciliation Act. A clause making arbitration conditional upon future mutual consent, such as ‘’if mutually agreed upon by the parties, the dispute shall be submitted to arbitration,’’ does not constitute an enforceable arbitration agreement, even if it specifies an arbitrator, the place of arbitration and the binding nature of the award. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1397
  • 10-October-2026
  • Daksha Legal
Judgement
Arbitration and Conciliation Act. Where the arbitration clause does not specify the seat, venue or place of arbitration, ‘’closest and most intimate connection’’ test must be applied to identify the place having the closest and most intimate connection with the arbitration. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1411
Arbitration and Conciliation Act. Where the arbitration clause does not specify the seat, venue or place of arbitration, ‘’closest and most intimate connection’’ test must be applied to identify the place having the closest and most intimate connection with the arbitration. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1411
  • 10-October-2026
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Judgement
A Hindu woman who acquires Bhumidhari rights under land reforms legislation, even on the basis of a pre-existing limited estate, becomes the absolute owner of the property by operation of Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act thereby changing the applicable statutory rules of succession. Supreme Court. 2026 Daksha Legal SC 715.
A Hindu woman who acquires Bhumidhari rights under land reforms legislation, even on the basis of a pre-existing limited estate, becomes the absolute owner of the property by operation of Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act thereby changing the applicable statutory rules of succession. Supreme Court. 2026 Daksha Legal SC 715.
  • 10-October-2026
  • Daksha Legal
Judgement
A regular Civil Court has no jurisdiction to entertain a suit concerning an infrastructure project falling within the jurisdiction of the designated Court under Sections 20A and 41(ha) Specific Relief Act. Any interim order passed by such Civil Court is without jurisdiction. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1387.
A regular Civil Court has no jurisdiction to entertain a suit concerning an infrastructure project falling within the jurisdiction of the designated Court under Sections 20A and 41(ha) Specific Relief Act. Any interim order passed by such Civil Court is without jurisdiction. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1387.
  • 09-October-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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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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