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  'Total non application of mind'. Karnataka High Court quashes consent for establishment issued by Karnataka State Pollution Control Board for Karwar Port Expansion Project. Orders fresh exercise.

  • 29-July-2021
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  Arbitral Tribunal is not a court of law and its orders are not judicial orders. Arbitrator's jurisdiction is confined to four corners of the agreement. Supreme Court reiterates. Also see; discussion on 'public policy of India'

  • 28-July-2021
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  Karnataka Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1958. Refund of court fee can NOT be granted in a suit which has been simply withdrawn. Karnataka High Court.

  • 30-June-2021
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  Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2002. Right of appeal under Section 16 (1) is conferred on both sides and not confined only to senior citizen and parents. Karnataka High Court.

  • 20-July-2021
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  Sale of property by registered power of attorney holder is binding on principal-owner unless GPA is properly revoked or cancelled. Agreement holder from owner gets no right unless GPA and sale are declared bad. Karnataka High Court.

  • 20-July-2021
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  Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. Order passed under Section 12 can be enforced in the same manner as laid down under Section 125, Criminal Procedure Code. Karnataka High Court.

  • 14-July-2021
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  Karnataka Lokayukta Act, 1984. Employees of statutory bodies and government companies are not 'government servants' though they are 'public servants'. Government cannot entrust inquiry against them to Lokayukta under CCA Rules. Karnataka High Court.

  • 23-July-2021
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  Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. Termination of employee on ground of cancellation of caste certificate does not by itself constitute 'offence involving moral turpitude'. Gratuity amount can not be denied on this ground. Karnataka High Court.

  • 08-July-2021
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  Motor Vehicles Act. Comprehensive policy covers employee of owner of vehicle involved in accident. Insurance company is liable to pay compensation for death of such employee. Karnataka High Court.

  • 15-July-2021
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  SARFAESI Act. Jurisdiction of Civil Court is NOT ousted to adjudicate dispute prior to mortgage in favour of bank. Suit challenging very validity of mortgage in favour of bank is maintainable. Karnataka High Court.

  • 16-July-2021
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  Writ of mandamus. Circumstances under which a writ of mandamus can be issued. Case law discussed. Karnataka High Court.

  • 20-July-2021
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  Indian Succession Act, 1925. Wills. Latest judgment of the Karnataka High Court on ingredients, revocation, alteration, proof of Will and evidence of handwriting expert.

  • 23-July-2021
  • Daksha Legal