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  “If Government wants to curb corruption, such intention should be reflected in swift action.” Competent Authority must pass orders on the requisitions for sanction to prosecute public servant within the outer limit of six months. Karnataka High Court.

  • 28-March-2023
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  “Prohibition of outdoor advertisement on non-residential private properties violates Articles 14 & 19(1)(a) and (g) of the Constitution of India” declares Karnataka High Court. Directions issued to take strict action against unauthorised hoardings.

  • 28-March-2023
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  “Disqualification of a tenderer or termination of contract can happen only in tune with clauses of the tender”. Karnataka High Court orders restoration of tender which was recalled arbitrarily.

  • 28-March-2023
  • Daksha Legal
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  Externment under the Karnataka Police Act. Authorities must remember that what is being taken away from the citizen is a fundamental right. Reasonable opportunity mandated under the Act must be followed. Karnataka High Court.

  • 29-March-2023
  • Daksha Legal
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  Sales Tax. Transfer of right to use vehicles on hire is ‘sale’ and the transferor of the right to use vehicles is a ‘dealer’ thus attracting payment of sales tax. Supreme Court.

  • 27-March-2023
  • Daksha Legal
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  Kerala Conservation of Paddy and Wetland Act, 2008. Only for the reason that property is lying as fallow, the same cannot be termed as paddy land or wetland under the Act. Kerala High Court.

  • 27-March-2023
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  Wife demanding separate residence does not always amount to cruelty for grant of divorce. There must be determination to put an end to marital relation and cohabitation. Karnataka High Court.

  • 25-March-2023
  • Daksha Legal
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  Karnataka Excise Act. Compliance of Sections 53 and 54 i.e. securing search warrant or to record the grounds to dispense with the search warrant is mandatory. Non-compliance of the same would vitiate the conviction order. Karnataka High Court.

  • 27-March-2023
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  Hindu Succession Act. Grant of occupancy rights in favour of a woman member of the joint family under the Karnataka Land Reforms Act cannot be considered as her absolute property under Section 14. Karnataka High Court.

  • 27-March-2023
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  “Consider & dispose applications for premature release of life convicts without any loss of time. Committee meetings to be held once in two months.” Karnataka High Court orders grant of parole to the convict till his application is disposed.

  • 24-March-2023
  • Daksha Legal
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  “Law abhors Statelessness of children”. Karnataka High Court comes to the rescue of minor child who lost Indian citizenship after the mother renounced Indian citizenship. Directs issuance of passport till the child attains majority.

  • 23-March-2023
  • Daksha Legal
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  Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1961. Proceedings under Sections 79A and 79B can NOT be initiated after the agricultural land is converted to non-agricultural purpose. Karnataka High Court.

  • 24-March-2023
  • Daksha Legal