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  RTC entries in revenue records. Deputy Commissioner exercising power under the Karnataka Land Revenue Act cannot sit over the validity of registered title deed. Karnataka High Court.

  • 19-April-2023
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  “The concept of ‘justice at the doorstep’ flowing from Articles 14 and 21 can’t be an empty formality”. Karnataka High Court suggests increase in the pecuniary jurisdiction of the District Courts to avoid flooding of the First Appeals in the High Court.

  • 18-April-2023
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  Hindu Succession Act. Amended Section 6. Person who alienates properties in violation of injunction order of the court cannot take advantage of the alienation by taking shelter under the proviso to Section 6(1) of the Act. Karnataka High Court.

  • 18-April-2023
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  Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954. Vendor who sells food article after purchasing the same from the manufacturer through the invoices which contained the warranty cannot be prosecuted for adulteration or misbranding. Supreme Court.

  • 19-April-2023
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  Framing of charges in criminal cases. Apart from the duty of Trial Court, even the Public Prosecutor has a duty to be vigilant, and if a proper charge is not framed, it is his duty to apply to the Court to frame an appropriate charge. Supreme Court.

  • 19-April-2023
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  Karnataka Land Revenue Act, 1964. Section 133. Where the RTC entries are made without any ‘title facts’ such as grants, alienations, they do not enjoy presumptive value even if they are long standing. Karnataka High Court.

  • 18-April-2023
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  Karnataka SC-ST PTCL Act, 1978. Application for prior permission to alienate granted land filed by power of attorney of the grantee can NOT be considered. Only grantee or his legal heirs can apply for prior permission. Karnataka High Court.

  • 17-April-2023
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  Indian Penal Code. When accused is acquitted for the offence under Section 392 (Robbery), he cannot be convicted for the offence under Section 411 (Dishonestly receiving stolen property). Karnataka High Court.

  • 18-April-2023
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  Labour Law. Once a domestic enquiry is held to be fair and proper, the labour Court cannot hold the contents of the enquiry report to be perverse and set aside the order on that basis. Karnataka High Court.

  • 18-April-2023
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  “Lulu” vs “Coolulu”. Rectification proceedings under Section 16 of the Companies Act, 2013. There must be application of mind and recording of reasons while ordering rectification of name of company. Karnataka High Court.

  • 19-April-2023
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  Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Tribunal has no jurisdiction to entertain any issue arising out of any statutory requirement and it cannot exercise jurisdiction over matters de hors insolvency proceedings. Karnataka High Court.

  • 18-April-2023
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  “Don’t reduce the fundamental right of children under Article 21-A of the Constitution of India, to a “mere rope of sand”. Karnataka High Court directs the Govt to identify land and rebuild Government School.

  • 14-April-2023
  • Daksha Legal