National Highways Act. The statutory obligation of the Competent Authority to deposit compensation in the District Court under Section 3H exists only so long as the funds are still held by the Authority. Once the compensation has been officially released to and withdrawn by a claimant, the provision cannot be invoked retrospectively to compel deposit of the money. Karnataka High Court.
National Highways Act. The statutory obligation of the Competent Authority to deposit compensation in the District Court under Section 3H exists only so long as the funds are still held by the Authority. Once the compensation has been officially released to and withdrawn by a claimant, the provision cannot be invoked retrospectively to compel deposit of the money. Karnataka High Court.
  • 23-April-2026
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Service Law. An order of suspension against a public servant cannot continue indefinitely, particularly when the suspension is based solely on the pendency of a criminal case and no domestic disciplinary proceedings have been initiated within a reasonable timeframe. Karnataka High Court.
Service Law. An order of suspension against a public servant cannot continue indefinitely, particularly when the suspension is based solely on the pendency of a criminal case and no domestic disciplinary proceedings have been initiated within a reasonable timeframe. Karnataka High Court.
  • 23-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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Criminal Law. Sentencing. Where the guilt of the accused is established, but the offender is of relatively young age and a first-time offender, the Court may lean towards a reformative sentencing approach, substituting incarceration with the imposition of a substantial or enhanced fine. Karnataka High Court.
Criminal Law. Sentencing. Where the guilt of the accused is established, but the offender is of relatively young age and a first-time offender, the Court may lean towards a reformative sentencing approach, substituting incarceration with the imposition of a substantial or enhanced fine. Karnataka High Court.
  • 23-April-2026
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A registered sale deed that recites transfer of ownership and passing of consideration is legally valid, even if a portion of the sale price remains unpaid. Failure to pay the balance of the purchase price will not render the sale deed void. Karnataka High Court.
A registered sale deed that recites transfer of ownership and passing of consideration is legally valid, even if a portion of the sale price remains unpaid. Failure to pay the balance of the purchase price will not render the sale deed void. Karnataka High Court.
  • 22-April-2026
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Waqf Act. The right to institute proceedings for declaration of title or recovery of possession of Waqf property vests primarily in the Waqf Board or its duly authorised Chief Executive Officer. A “person interested in the Waqf” has no independent or inherent locus standi to initiate such recovery proceedings in his individual capacity before the Waqf Tribunal. Karnataka High Court.
Waqf Act. The right to institute proceedings for declaration of title or recovery of possession of Waqf property vests primarily in the Waqf Board or its duly authorised Chief Executive Officer. A “person interested in the Waqf” has no independent or inherent locus standi to initiate such recovery proceedings in his individual capacity before the Waqf Tribunal. Karnataka High Court.
  • 22-April-2026
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Order XXI Rule 90(3) CPC. An application to set aside a judicial sale is not maintainable on grounds which the applicant could and ought to have raised on or before the date of settlement of the sale proclamation. Where the judgment debtor, during his lifetime, fails to challenge the execution proceedings or the sale proclamation, his legal representatives cannot subsequently resurrect such barred objections. Karnataka High Court.
Order XXI Rule 90(3) CPC. An application to set aside a judicial sale is not maintainable on grounds which the applicant could and ought to have raised on or before the date of settlement of the sale proclamation. Where the judgment debtor, during his lifetime, fails to challenge the execution proceedings or the sale proclamation, his legal representatives cannot subsequently resurrect such barred objections. Karnataka High Court.
  • 22-April-2026
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Order VI Rule 17 CPC. When the essential factual basis is already present in the original pleadings, a post-trial amendment sought merely to 'elaborate' or 'cover up latches' defeats the objective of a speedy trial and is liable to be denied. Karnataka High Court.
Order VI Rule 17 CPC. When the essential factual basis is already present in the original pleadings, a post-trial amendment sought merely to 'elaborate' or 'cover up latches' defeats the objective of a speedy trial and is liable to be denied. Karnataka High Court.
  • 22-April-2026
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A second wife, during the subsistence of her husband’s first marriage, is not a legal heir of her deceased husband. She is not entitled to a share in his property, and her right is limited only to maintenance. Karnataka High Court.
A second wife, during the subsistence of her husband’s first marriage, is not a legal heir of her deceased husband. She is not entitled to a share in his property, and her right is limited only to maintenance. Karnataka High Court.
  • 21-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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