‘’Land grabbing by those clothed with political power strikes at something far deeper as it erodes public faith in governance itself’’. Karnataka High Court refuses to quash proceedings against former Minister under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
‘’Land grabbing by those clothed with political power strikes at something far deeper as it erodes public faith in governance itself’’. Karnataka High Court refuses to quash proceedings against former Minister under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
  • 08-July-2026
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Criminal Law. Where a person sells a property belonging to a third party by falsely pretending to be the actual owner, the element of cheating is present from the very inception of the act. Such fraudulent misrepresentation and impersonation to make a wrongful gain cannot be regularized as a dispute purely civil in nature. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 557
Criminal Law. Where a person sells a property belonging to a third party by falsely pretending to be the actual owner, the element of cheating is present from the very inception of the act. Such fraudulent misrepresentation and impersonation to make a wrongful gain cannot be regularized as a dispute purely civil in nature. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 557
  • 08-July-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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Karnataka Stamp Act and the Karnataka Registration Rules. Where a prospective purchaser deposits stamp duty and registration fees for a proposed property transaction that is subsequently abandoned before registration is completed, the purchaser is entitled to a refund. In the absence of any prescribed limitation period, the refund claim cannot be rejected on the ground of delay. Karnataka High Court.
Karnataka Stamp Act and the Karnataka Registration Rules. Where a prospective purchaser deposits stamp duty and registration fees for a proposed property transaction that is subsequently abandoned before registration is completed, the purchaser is entitled to a refund. In the absence of any prescribed limitation period, the refund claim cannot be rejected on the ground of delay. Karnataka High Court.
  • 08-July-2026
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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. Where the dispute between the parties is predominantly contractual, involving competing claims relating to the transfer of property and allied obligations, insolvency proceedings cannot be invoked as a coercive mechanism for recovery. Supreme Court. 2026 Daksha Legal SC 207
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. Where the dispute between the parties is predominantly contractual, involving competing claims relating to the transfer of property and allied obligations, insolvency proceedings cannot be invoked as a coercive mechanism for recovery. Supreme Court. 2026 Daksha Legal SC 207
  • 08-July-2026
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Criminal proceedings initiated to arm-twist a medical doctor for joining another institution amount to an abuse of process and are liable to be quashed when they stem from ‘wounded pride’ and ‘institutional resentment’ rather than any criminal offence. Karnataka High Court.
Criminal proceedings initiated to arm-twist a medical doctor for joining another institution amount to an abuse of process and are liable to be quashed when they stem from ‘wounded pride’ and ‘institutional resentment’ rather than any criminal offence. Karnataka High Court.
  • 06-July-2026
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Delay or limitation cannot be invoked to perpetuate an illegal or fraudulent decree affecting valuable property rights. Supreme Court upholds trial court's condonation of a 22-year delay in setting aside compromise decree obtained by fraud.
Delay or limitation cannot be invoked to perpetuate an illegal or fraudulent decree affecting valuable property rights. Supreme Court upholds trial court's condonation of a 22-year delay in setting aside compromise decree obtained by fraud.
  • 06-July-2026
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Doctrine of necessary party under Order 1 Rule 10 CPC is different from the devolution of interest under Order 22 Rule 10 CPC. Transferee pendente lite is a representative in interest of the transferor and may be added as a party under Order 22 Rule 10 to protect the interest acquired by him. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 488
Doctrine of necessary party under Order 1 Rule 10 CPC is different from the devolution of interest under Order 22 Rule 10 CPC. Transferee pendente lite is a representative in interest of the transferor and may be added as a party under Order 22 Rule 10 to protect the interest acquired by him. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 488
  • 04-July-2026
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A reasoned judicial order is the heartbeat of the justice delivery system, assuring the parties that their submissions have been duly considered and promoting transparency in the administration of justice. An unreasoned interim order, which fails to disclose the factors that weighed with the Court, creates uncertainty and is liable to be set aside. Karnataka High Court.
A reasoned judicial order is the heartbeat of the justice delivery system, assuring the parties that their submissions have been duly considered and promoting transparency in the administration of justice. An unreasoned interim order, which fails to disclose the factors that weighed with the Court, creates uncertainty and is liable to be set aside. Karnataka High Court.
  • 04-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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