''U kinda look so hot in light coloured clothes.'' A solitary compliment made to a girl, without any further aggravating conduct, does not constitute the offences of voyeurism, stalking, or insulting the modesty of a woman. Mere youthful vocabulary, by itself, cannot attract criminal prosecution in the absence of the essential ingredients of the alleged offence. Karnataka High Court.
''U kinda look so hot in light coloured clothes.'' A solitary compliment made to a girl, without any further aggravating conduct, does not constitute the offences of voyeurism, stalking, or insulting the modesty of a woman. Mere youthful vocabulary, by itself, cannot attract criminal prosecution in the absence of the essential ingredients of the alleged offence. Karnataka High Court.
  • 03-August-2026
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Hindu Law. Execution of a registered sale deed by one coparcener in favor of a stranger purchaser does not automatically extinguish constructive joint possession or prove legal ouster. Trial court cannot insist on payment of ad valorem court fee on the basis of the averments made in such sale deed. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 845
Hindu Law. Execution of a registered sale deed by one coparcener in favor of a stranger purchaser does not automatically extinguish constructive joint possession or prove legal ouster. Trial court cannot insist on payment of ad valorem court fee on the basis of the averments made in such sale deed. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 845
  • 04-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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Leave to defend under Order XXXVII Rule 3(5) CPC. After recording a finding that the defendant has disclosed a substantial defence within the meaning of the provision, the Commercial Court cannot impose a condition requiring the furnishing of a bank guarantee to grant leave to defend. Order XXXVII Rule 3(5) cannot be utilized as a substitute for an attachment before judgment under Order XXXVIII to secure a prospective decree. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 856
Leave to defend under Order XXXVII Rule 3(5) CPC. After recording a finding that the defendant has disclosed a substantial defence within the meaning of the provision, the Commercial Court cannot impose a condition requiring the furnishing of a bank guarantee to grant leave to defend. Order XXXVII Rule 3(5) cannot be utilized as a substitute for an attachment before judgment under Order XXXVIII to secure a prospective decree. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 856
  • 04-August-2026
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Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act. A mining lessee cannot reduce its liability to pay higher royalty by subjecting extracted higher-value iron ore Lumps to a crushing process that converts them into lower-value Fines prior to dispatch. Such destructive processing forms part of the manufacturing/consumption activity, triggering the liability to pay royalty on the higher value. Karnataka High Court.
Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act. A mining lessee cannot reduce its liability to pay higher royalty by subjecting extracted higher-value iron ore Lumps to a crushing process that converts them into lower-value Fines prior to dispatch. Such destructive processing forms part of the manufacturing/consumption activity, triggering the liability to pay royalty on the higher value. Karnataka High Court.
  • 04-August-2026
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‘’Neither the final report nor the framing of charges is an insurmountable bar to order further investigation when the interests of justice require it’’. Karnataka High Court entrusts the Crime Investigation Department with further investigation into allegations of sexual assault, attempted rape and brutal assault on a girl.
‘’Neither the final report nor the framing of charges is an insurmountable bar to order further investigation when the interests of justice require it’’. Karnataka High Court entrusts the Crime Investigation Department with further investigation into allegations of sexual assault, attempted rape and brutal assault on a girl.
  • 02-August-2026
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Customs Act. Though advance Ruling under Section 28J is binding only on the applicant and the jurisdictional customs authorities, the legal principles embodied therein possess persuasive value and ought to be followed in subsequent cases unless there are distinguishing facts or a change in the governing law. Madras High Court.
Customs Act. Though advance Ruling under Section 28J is binding only on the applicant and the jurisdictional customs authorities, the legal principles embodied therein possess persuasive value and ought to be followed in subsequent cases unless there are distinguishing facts or a change in the governing law. Madras High Court.
  • 02-August-2026
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Section 125 Cr.P.C. An application under Section 125(4) alleging adultery must be decided between the order granting interim maintenance and final adjudication of such application for maintenance since adultery, if proved, takes away maintenance. Supreme Court. 2026 Daksha Legal SC 301
Section 125 Cr.P.C. An application under Section 125(4) alleging adultery must be decided between the order granting interim maintenance and final adjudication of such application for maintenance since adultery, if proved, takes away maintenance. Supreme Court. 2026 Daksha Legal SC 301
  • 03-August-2026
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The power to receive a written statement beyond the prescribed period of 120 days in civil suits shall be exercised by the Civil Courts only upon recording reasons demonstrating the existence of exceptional and compelling circumstances and in exceptionally rare cases where refusal would result in grave miscarriage of justice. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 797
The power to receive a written statement beyond the prescribed period of 120 days in civil suits shall be exercised by the Civil Courts only upon recording reasons demonstrating the existence of exceptional and compelling circumstances and in exceptionally rare cases where refusal would result in grave miscarriage of justice. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 797
  • 31-July-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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