Hindu Succession Act. The mere existence of a joint family does not establish that property purchased in the name of a woman member is joint family property unless it is proved that the purchase was made from joint family funds. Such property vests absolutely in the woman under Section 14 of the Act. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1152
Hindu Succession Act. The mere existence of a joint family does not establish that property purchased in the name of a woman member is joint family property unless it is proved that the purchase was made from joint family funds. Such property vests absolutely in the woman under Section 14 of the Act. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1152
  • 01-September-2026
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Criminal Law. Before filing the final report, the Investigating Officer must obtain and examine the Section 164(5) CrPC statement and ensure sufficient material exists to prosecute. If it does not support the accusation, independent material must justify the charge-sheet. The court must furnish a copy to the accused under Section 207(iv). Karnataka High Court issues comprehensive guidelines.
Criminal Law. Before filing the final report, the Investigating Officer must obtain and examine the Section 164(5) CrPC statement and ensure sufficient material exists to prosecute. If it does not support the accusation, independent material must justify the charge-sheet. The court must furnish a copy to the accused under Section 207(iv). Karnataka High Court issues comprehensive guidelines.
  • 02-September-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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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. Disputes that arise from breach of the contract cannot give rise to an operational debt till the time the debt becomes crystallized and legally enforceable. Supreme Court
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. Disputes that arise from breach of the contract cannot give rise to an operational debt till the time the debt becomes crystallized and legally enforceable. Supreme Court
  • 01-September-2026
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Quashing of criminal proceedings on the basis of settlement. A 'victim' is distinct from an 'informant' in a criminal case. Quashing of criminal proceedings upon settlement can be done only at the behest of the victim and not at the behest of the informant. Supreme Court. 2026 Daksha Legal SC 475
Quashing of criminal proceedings on the basis of settlement. A 'victim' is distinct from an 'informant' in a criminal case. Quashing of criminal proceedings upon settlement can be done only at the behest of the victim and not at the behest of the informant. Supreme Court. 2026 Daksha Legal SC 475
  • 02-September-2026
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Charges recovered by Banks for non-maintenance of Minimum Average Balance, which are in the nature of penalty for breach of a contractual condition and not consideration for any service rendered, cannot be subjected to Service Tax under the Finance Act. Karnataka High Court.
Charges recovered by Banks for non-maintenance of Minimum Average Balance, which are in the nature of penalty for breach of a contractual condition and not consideration for any service rendered, cannot be subjected to Service Tax under the Finance Act. Karnataka High Court.
  • 01-September-2026
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‘’Elephant corridors constitute critical ecological linkages. Housing is not the only requirement for human existence. Ecology, wildlife, forest, water streams etc., all are equally important for human existence’’. Karnataka High Court quashes the housing project undertaken by the Karnataka Housing Board.
‘’Elephant corridors constitute critical ecological linkages. Housing is not the only requirement for human existence. Ecology, wildlife, forest, water streams etc., all are equally important for human existence’’. Karnataka High Court quashes the housing project undertaken by the Karnataka Housing Board.
  • 31-August-2026
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Arbitration and Conciliation Act. Interim orders protecting the subject matter of arbitration may be passed against a stranger. A person who voluntarily intervenes in the proceedings but fails to prima facie establish an independent right, title or interest cannot wriggle out of the binding nature of preventive orders that may be granted to preserve the subject matter of the arbitration. Karnataka High Court
Arbitration and Conciliation Act. Interim orders protecting the subject matter of arbitration may be passed against a stranger. A person who voluntarily intervenes in the proceedings but fails to prima facie establish an independent right, title or interest cannot wriggle out of the binding nature of preventive orders that may be granted to preserve the subject matter of the arbitration. Karnataka High Court
  • 31-August-2026
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Where the prosecution fails to prove the victim’s minority under the POCSO Act, the accused cannot be convicted of rape in the absence of a specific charge for that offence. Karnataka High Court issues guidelines for the Judicial Officers conducting criminal trials
Where the prosecution fails to prove the victim’s minority under the POCSO Act, the accused cannot be convicted of rape in the absence of a specific charge for that offence. Karnataka High Court issues guidelines for the Judicial Officers conducting criminal trials
  • 31-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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