POCSO Act. Not every teacher or office-bearer of an educational institution can be prosecuted under Section 21. Only those who directly receive information from the child victim regarding sexual assault and fail to report it can be prosecuted. Mere presence during an internal verification, without receiving such information, does not attract criminal liability. Supreme Court.
POCSO Act. Not every teacher or office-bearer of an educational institution can be prosecuted under Section 21. Only those who directly receive information from the child victim regarding sexual assault and fail to report it can be prosecuted. Mere presence during an internal verification, without receiving such information, does not attract criminal liability. Supreme Court.
  • 14-July-2026
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Anticipatory Bail. Where allegations and counter-allegations appear to be politically motivated and seemingly influenced by such rivalry, rather than disclosing a situation warranting custodial interrogation, and the veracity of the allegations can be tested at trial, anticipatory bail cannot be denied. Supreme Court
Anticipatory Bail. Where allegations and counter-allegations appear to be politically motivated and seemingly influenced by such rivalry, rather than disclosing a situation warranting custodial interrogation, and the veracity of the allegations can be tested at trial, anticipatory bail cannot be denied. Supreme Court
  • 14-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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Section 498A IPC. In certain cases, in-laws are roped in by an extension of roping the husband. It must be ensured that the law, which was enacted by the legislature as a tool to safeguard women in their marital homes, is not misused to settle personal grudges against every member of the husband's family in the absence of any specific role attributable to them. Supreme Court.
Section 498A IPC. In certain cases, in-laws are roped in by an extension of roping the husband. It must be ensured that the law, which was enacted by the legislature as a tool to safeguard women in their marital homes, is not misused to settle personal grudges against every member of the husband's family in the absence of any specific role attributable to them. Supreme Court.
  • 14-July-2026
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POCSO Act. The expression ''has knowledge that such an offence has been committed'' includes information received directly from the child victim. Upon acquiring such knowledge, the management of an educational institution must immediately report the matter to the police and cannot delay its statutory duty by conducting an internal inquiry. Supreme Court.
POCSO Act. The expression ''has knowledge that such an offence has been committed'' includes information received directly from the child victim. Upon acquiring such knowledge, the management of an educational institution must immediately report the matter to the police and cannot delay its statutory duty by conducting an internal inquiry. Supreme Court.
  • 13-July-2026
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In uncontested probate proceedings, particularly where senior citizens reside abroad, the Court may permit the recording of evidence through video conferencing from a secure overseas location. Karnataka High Court relaxes the requirement of coordination through an Indian Embassy or Consulate, subject to adequate safeguards to preserve the fairness and integrity of the proceedings.
In uncontested probate proceedings, particularly where senior citizens reside abroad, the Court may permit the recording of evidence through video conferencing from a secure overseas location. Karnataka High Court relaxes the requirement of coordination through an Indian Embassy or Consulate, subject to adequate safeguards to preserve the fairness and integrity of the proceedings.
  • 12-July-2026
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Motor Vehicles Act. Permanent functional disability to the extent of 82% caused to a housewife. Karnataka High Court holds that compensation must include the lifelong cost of caregiving and awards Rs 20 lakhs towards ‘caretaker expenses’, taking into account the expected need for care over a 50-year lifespan.
Motor Vehicles Act. Permanent functional disability to the extent of 82% caused to a housewife. Karnataka High Court holds that compensation must include the lifelong cost of caregiving and awards Rs 20 lakhs towards ‘caretaker expenses’, taking into account the expected need for care over a 50-year lifespan.
  • 14-July-2026
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Judgement
A writ petition challenging inclusion in the Indian Banks' Association Caution List is maintainable where such inclusion has civil consequences or adversely affects the legal and constitutional rights of the affected party. Supreme Court. 2026 Daksha Legal SC 226
A writ petition challenging inclusion in the Indian Banks' Association Caution List is maintainable where such inclusion has civil consequences or adversely affects the legal and constitutional rights of the affected party. Supreme Court. 2026 Daksha Legal SC 226
  • 11-July-2026
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POCSO Act. Educational institutions stand in loco parentis to children entrusted to their care and are under a statutory obligation to immediately report any instance of child sexual abuse to the local police. Failure to discharge this mandatory duty attracts criminal liability under the Act. Karnataka High Court.
POCSO Act. Educational institutions stand in loco parentis to children entrusted to their care and are under a statutory obligation to immediately report any instance of child sexual abuse to the local police. Failure to discharge this mandatory duty attracts criminal liability under the Act. Karnataka High Court.
  • 10-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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