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  Omnibus and absurd allegations are not sufficient to invoke the penal provisions regarding dowry prohibition. Karnataka High Court.

  • 26-May-2023
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  Standalone distilleries established for manufacturing ethanol are not governed by the provisions of the Sugarcane Control Order, 1966. Karnataka High Court.

  • 29-May-2023
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  Once a tenderer is declared to be a successful bidder and called for negotiations, the tender cannot be cancelled without passing an order of rejection and communicating such rejection to the bidder. Karnataka High Court.

  • 26-May-2023
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  Prohibition of transfer under the Karnataka SC/ST PTCL Act do not apply to auction sale of property by Banks including Co-operative Society and Cooperative Bank towards loan recovery. Karnataka High Court.

  • 26-May-2023
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  Expiry of lease by efflux of time or its valid termination in the past cannot be construed to mean that such lessee become encroacher under the Wakf Act, 1995 as amended in 2013. Supreme Court.

  • 25-May-2023
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  “Removing minor girl from the lawful custody of parents is clear case of kidnap”. Karnataka High Court convicts the accused while confirming his acquittal for the offence under the POCSO Act.

  • 25-May-2023
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  “Interest of the child is paramount in cases under the POCSO Act and the Court cannot appreciate the evidence on sentimental values.” Karnataka High Court sets aside the acquittal of the sexual offender.

  • 26-May-2023
  • Daksha Legal
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  Karnataka High Court rejects the challenge to ban of Social Democratic Party of India in view of the alternative remedy provided under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

  • 25-May-2023
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  Industrial Disputes Act. Consequential benefits upon reinstatement include earned leave and encashment of earned leave. Karnataka High Court.

  • 25-May-2023
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  ''It is incongruous not to acknowledge the contribution of Veerashaiva/Lingayat Mutts in achieving the constitutional aspiration of eradicating illiteracy and its associated evils by providing free education without discrimination''. Karnataka High Court.

  • 23-May-2023
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  Stamp Act is a taxing statute. In interpreting such a statute, equitable considerations cannot be applied. Supreme Court.

  • 24-May-2023
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  Labour Law. Under Section 33(c)(2) of the Industrial Dispute Act, Labour Court can determine employer and employee relationship, amounts due to workman and direct the payment thereof. Karnataka High Court.

  • 24-May-2023
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