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  Karnataka Land Revenue Act. Land cannot be forfeited solely for unauthorized non-agricultural use without prior conversion. Levy of penalty under Section 96 is the appropriate course of action. Karnataka High Court.

  • 12-September-2024
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  Plaint can be rejected at any stage of the suit either suo motu or on the application filed by party. Karnataka High Court.

  • 12-September-2024
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  Overseas Citizen of India cardholders registered under Section 7A of the Citizenship Act cannot claim reservation under Article 371J of the Constitution of India. Karnataka High Court.

  • 12-September-2024
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  Negotiable Instruments Act. Drawer's defence is more credible if presented in their initial reply notice. Defence introduced later, during evidence or cross-examination carries less weight. Karnataka High Court.

  • 11-September-2024
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  “Decade Old Saga of Deceit”. Karnataka High Court directs Police not to register criminal complaints of woman who foisted series of false criminal cases, without conducting preliminary enquiry. Karnataka High Court.

  • 11-September-2024
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  Forest Act. Civil Court cannot entertain suit for declaration of ownership and injunction once the land is declared as forest land. Karnataka High Court.

  • 11-September-2024
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  Negotiable Instruments Act. Mere acceptance of signature on the cheque by its drawer does not lead to presumption if the transaction engendering the liability is not stated. Karnataka High Court.

  • 11-September-2024
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  The Rule that attesting witnesses are exempt from criminal liability does not extend to cases where they knowingly attest a forged or fabricated document, making them complicit in the crime. Karnataka High Court.

  • 11-September-2024
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  Karnataka Stamp Act. Advertisement by property developer is only in the nature of offer and cannot represent the actual value of the property. It cannot be the basis for determination of the guideline value. Karnataka High Court.

  • 10-September-2024
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  Evidence Act. Presumption under Section 90 is only with regard to proper execution of the document which is 30 years old and not the proof of execution thereof. Karnataka High Court.

  • 10-September-2024
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  Framing of issues in civil suit. Parties and their counsel cannot be mute spectators during the proceedings. They are bound to assist the court in the process of framing of issues. Karnataka High Court.

  • 10-September-2024
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  Obtaining judicial order by playing fraud. Karnataka High Court initiates contempt proceedings. Imposes cost of Rs. 10 lakhs on the litigant.

  • 10-September-2024
  • Daksha Legal