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  Constitution of India. After 1993 amendments elections to local bodies can be questioned only by way of election petition. Writ petitions are not maintainable. Karnataka High Court.

  • 09-January-2021
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  Contract Act. Fraud on third parties committed by employees during the course of their action and while working on behalf of the employer. Employer is liable for such actions. Karnataka High Court.

  • 09-January-2021
  • Daksha Legal
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  Criminal Trial. Closing defence of accused when counsel remains absent violates Articles 21 of the Constitution of India. Court must ensure alternate legal assistance to accused. Karnataka High Court.

  • 08-January-2021
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  Service Law. Selection. Court would not sit in the armchair of experts to assess or award marks for publications except in cases of arbitrariness or malafides. Karnataka High Court.

  • 08-January-2021
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  Karnataka High Court strikes down rule enabling collection of fee from transporter of minor minerals from other States into State of Karnataka.

  • 08-January-2021
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  Bhoodan and Vidyadan Scheme. Owner cannot seek return of land once gifted. He can only seek direction for proper utilization of the land. Karnataka High Court.

  • 10-September-2022
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  Exercise of any power having effect of destroying the Constitutional institution besides being outrageous is dangerous to the democratic setup of this country. Karnataka High Court.

  • 08-January-2001
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  Maritime Zones of India Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels Act 198. Drifting of Vessel into maritime zone of another country due to unforeseen circumstances does not constitute an offence. Karnataka High Court.

  • 08-January-2021
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  Information Technology Act. An intermediary or its directors and officers are not liable for any action or inaction on part of seller making use of facilities provided by the intermediary in terms of a website or market place. Karnataka High Court.

  • 07-February-2023
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  Arms Act 1959. No prior sanction of the District Magistrate to prosecute is required if the prohibited arm is possessed for sale. Sanction required only in cases of mere

  • 08-January-2021
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  Service Law. The Constitutional Court would not interfere with the findings of the departmental enquiry except in a case of malafides or perversity. Law on the point reiterated. Supreme Court.

  • 05-January-2021
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  Criminal Trial. Expert handwriting opinion can be relied only when it is supported by internal and external evidence. Law on the point discussed. Karnataka High Court.

  • 13-January-2023
  • Daksha Legal