Karnataka Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act. When a plaintiff seeks a declaration that a document is void, without claiming the consequential reliefs of possession or injunction related to that declaration, the court fee is to be computed on the value assigned by the plaintiff in the plaint, and not on the market value of the property. Karnataka High Court.
Karnataka Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act. When a plaintiff seeks a declaration that a document is void, without claiming the consequential reliefs of possession or injunction related to that declaration, the court fee is to be computed on the value assigned by the plaintiff in the plaint, and not on the market value of the property. Karnataka High Court.
  • 10-February-2026
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Transfer of Property Act. A sale of joint family property executed by a single co-owner, who obtained exclusive mutation of the property in their name through the suppression of other legal heirs, is binding only to the extent of that co-owner's actual share. A purchaser from such a co-owner does not acquire a valid title over the entire property. Karnataka High Court.
Transfer of Property Act. A sale of joint family property executed by a single co-owner, who obtained exclusive mutation of the property in their name through the suppression of other legal heirs, is binding only to the extent of that co-owner's actual share. A purchaser from such a co-owner does not acquire a valid title over the entire property. Karnataka High Court.
  • 10-February-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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A compromise decree cannot be challenged through Writ Petition. Exclusive remedy for any person aggrieved by a compromise decree including a stranger to the original proceedings is to approach the specific Court that passed the decree by filing an application to recall or set it aside on the grounds that the compromise was unlawful or fraudulent. Karnataka High Court.
A compromise decree cannot be challenged through Writ Petition. Exclusive remedy for any person aggrieved by a compromise decree including a stranger to the original proceedings is to approach the specific Court that passed the decree by filing an application to recall or set it aside on the grounds that the compromise was unlawful or fraudulent. Karnataka High Court.
  • 10-February-2026
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Criminal Law. The power of a Trial Court to alter or add charges under Section 216 of the Cr.P.C. is an exclusive and wide-ranging authority that remains available until the moment judgment is pronounced. A party to the proceedings, including the prosecution, can apply for such alteration. Karnataka High Court.
Criminal Law. The power of a Trial Court to alter or add charges under Section 216 of the Cr.P.C. is an exclusive and wide-ranging authority that remains available until the moment judgment is pronounced. A party to the proceedings, including the prosecution, can apply for such alteration. Karnataka High Court.
  • 10-February-2026
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Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act. A gift deed is liable to be declared void regardless of whether the condition for maintenance was express or implied. Even without an express recital in the gift deed obligating the donees to maintain the senior citizen, the obligation to maintain can be inferred from the surrounding circumstances and conduct of the parties. Karnataka High Court.
Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act. A gift deed is liable to be declared void regardless of whether the condition for maintenance was express or implied. Even without an express recital in the gift deed obligating the donees to maintain the senior citizen, the obligation to maintain can be inferred from the surrounding circumstances and conduct of the parties. Karnataka High Court.
  • 10-February-2026
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Land acquisition. Mere proximity of two villages does not entitle landowners to uniform compensation if there is a clear evidentiary basis for differentiation, such as distinct guidance values and verified sale exemplar data. Differential compensation is legally sustainable when it is based on a rigorous analysis of local market transactions and official guidance values. Karnataka High Court.
Land acquisition. Mere proximity of two villages does not entitle landowners to uniform compensation if there is a clear evidentiary basis for differentiation, such as distinct guidance values and verified sale exemplar data. Differential compensation is legally sustainable when it is based on a rigorous analysis of local market transactions and official guidance values. Karnataka High Court.
  • 09-February-2026
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Arbitration and Conciliation Act. When the existence and validity of an arbitration clause is interpreted under Section 11, the issue cannot be re-agitated later. The order appointing the Arbitrator operates as a res judicata insofar as the existence of and validity of the arbitration agreement between the parties is concerned. Supreme Court.
Arbitration and Conciliation Act. When the existence and validity of an arbitration clause is interpreted under Section 11, the issue cannot be re-agitated later. The order appointing the Arbitrator operates as a res judicata insofar as the existence of and validity of the arbitration agreement between the parties is concerned. Supreme Court.
  • 09-February-2026
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A Muslim woman who marries a Hindu man becomes an integral member of her husband’s family. This holds true even where the relationship, though not a formal marriage, is in the nature of marriage. Consequently, succession to her estate upon her death is governed by the Hindu Succession Act. Karnataka High Court.
A Muslim woman who marries a Hindu man becomes an integral member of her husband’s family. This holds true even where the relationship, though not a formal marriage, is in the nature of marriage. Consequently, succession to her estate upon her death is governed by the Hindu Succession Act. Karnataka High Court.
  • 09-February-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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