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  Citizens have a right to get services from the Government officers in time under the Karnataka Sakaala Services Act, 2011. Karnataka High Court imposes cost for failure of Tahsildar to transfer khata and RTC in time.

  • 05-November-2021
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  In a suit where prayers for declaration, possession, permanent injunction are sought for on the basis of cause of action arising on different dates, reliefs can NOT be treated as separate and distinct for the purpose of court fee. Karnataka High Court.

  • 05-November-2021
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  Industrial Disputes Act. Section 17B. Workman self-employed like plying auto rickshaw can NOT be said to be gainfully employed in any establishment and hence is entitled to full backwages. Karnataka High Court.

  • 04-November-2021
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  Cr.P.C. Section 305. Court can NOT force any person to represent a company or society when company or society is an accused. Company or society failing to appoint representative cannot contend trial being unfair for want of representation. Karnataka HC

  • 04-November-2021
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  Mere filing of cases or registration of complaints against the deceased does NOT constitute abetment to commit suicide under Section 306 IPC or atrocity under the SC-ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Karnataka High Court.

  • 04-November-2021
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  ''Treat bona fide tax payer with appropriate dignity as enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution'' Karnataka High Court directs refund process of GST collected under coercion.

  • 04-November-2021
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  Motor Vehicles Act. In order to maintain a claim petition, it is sufficient for the claimant to establish loss of dependency. Even a dependent mother-in-law is entitled to compensation. Supreme Court.

  • 03-November-2021
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  Suit for specific performance. It is NOT necessary for plaintiff to aver that he called upon the defendant to attend office of the sub-registrar to execute sale deed within the time agreed. Prior and subsequent conduct is relevant. Supreme Court.

  • 02-November-2021
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  Suit for specific performance. When plaintiff is ready and willing, court cannot refuse decree since that would give a premium to the dishonest conduct of the defendant.

  • 02-November-2021
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  Amendment to Specific Relief Act, 1963 is a guide to decide on the discretionary relief in pending suits for specific performance. Supreme Court.

  • 02-November-2021
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  Child custody. Non-custodial parent is entitled to equal number of days as with the custodial parent during holidays, festivals, birthdays and other important family functions. Karnataka High Court issues guidelines.

  • 01-November-2021
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  State must justify surveillance or spying done on individual on constitutional grounds since the right to privacy is directly infringed when there is surveillance or spying either by the State or any external agency. Supreme Court.

  • 31-October-2021
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