Right to Information Act. Asset and liability statements of a public servant submitted to an employer under service rules constitute ‘personal information’. Such disclosures cannot be obtained under the RTI Act to advance or support private civil claims or litigation. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1114.
Right to Information Act. Asset and liability statements of a public servant submitted to an employer under service rules constitute ‘personal information’. Such disclosures cannot be obtained under the RTI Act to advance or support private civil claims or litigation. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1114.
  • 20-August-2026
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Land merely classified as a ‘Government Plantation’ cannot be treated as a ‘State Forest’ or ‘Reserved Forest’ unless it has been specifically declared as such in accordance with the statutory procedure especially when the earlier binding judgment has already determined the legal character of land covered by the same notification. Karnataka High Court.
Land merely classified as a ‘Government Plantation’ cannot be treated as a ‘State Forest’ or ‘Reserved Forest’ unless it has been specifically declared as such in accordance with the statutory procedure especially when the earlier binding judgment has already determined the legal character of land covered by the same notification. Karnataka High Court.
  • 20-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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Karnataka Land Revenue Act. ‘A’ kharab land belongs to the landholder and does not vest in the State merely because it is unassessed to land revenue. It cannot be reclassified as ‘B’ kharab or treated as Government land by executive fiat or internal correspondence; such reclassification must be preceded by a proper enquiry and a full opportunity of hearing to the landholder. Karnataka High Court.
Karnataka Land Revenue Act. ‘A’ kharab land belongs to the landholder and does not vest in the State merely because it is unassessed to land revenue. It cannot be reclassified as ‘B’ kharab or treated as Government land by executive fiat or internal correspondence; such reclassification must be preceded by a proper enquiry and a full opportunity of hearing to the landholder. Karnataka High Court.
  • 20-August-2026
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Abetment to commit suicide. The proximity lies in the continuation of the harassment into the period preceding the ultimate act. Where harassment continues even after an earlier attempt to commit suicide, ultimately resulting in suicide, the accused must face the trial. Karnataka High Court
Abetment to commit suicide. The proximity lies in the continuation of the harassment into the period preceding the ultimate act. Where harassment continues even after an earlier attempt to commit suicide, ultimately resulting in suicide, the accused must face the trial. Karnataka High Court
  • 20-August-2026
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Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2015. Parties to pre-amendment arbitral proceedings may, by mutual conduct, adopt the amended provisions, whereupon Section 29A applies. Consequently, the arbitrator’s mandate terminates on expiry of the prescribed period unless extended by a competent Court. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1064.
Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2015. Parties to pre-amendment arbitral proceedings may, by mutual conduct, adopt the amended provisions, whereupon Section 29A applies. Consequently, the arbitrator’s mandate terminates on expiry of the prescribed period unless extended by a competent Court. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1064.
  • 19-August-2026
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Once a statutory authority issues an allotment letter, accepts the stipulated allotment price, and completes a transaction by executing an absolute registered sale deed in favour of a land loser under an incentive scheme, the contract stands concluded. The authority cannot demand additional or revised value thereafter. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1078.
Once a statutory authority issues an allotment letter, accepts the stipulated allotment price, and completes a transaction by executing an absolute registered sale deed in favour of a land loser under an incentive scheme, the contract stands concluded. The authority cannot demand additional or revised value thereafter. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1078.
  • 19-August-2026
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Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act. An application under Section 23 of Act is maintainable against a transferee who is himself a senior citizen. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1081.
Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act. An application under Section 23 of Act is maintainable against a transferee who is himself a senior citizen. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1081.
  • 19-August-2026
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Mere allegations of workplace harassment or stern official conduct, even when mentioned in a suicide note, do not constitute abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC unless there is a proximate act of instigation or intentional aid accompanied by the requisite mens rea. Supreme Court.
Mere allegations of workplace harassment or stern official conduct, even when mentioned in a suicide note, do not constitute abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC unless there is a proximate act of instigation or intentional aid accompanied by the requisite mens rea. Supreme Court.
  • 18-August-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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