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  Application for extension of time to file chargesheet takes priority over an application for default bail when both the applications are filed on the same day. Karnataka High Court.

  • 19-March-2024
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  Intestate succession. Deceased leaving his brother and widow of his second brother. Brother, as Class-II heir, excludes the widow who falls in entry VI. Karnataka High Court.

  • 19-March-2024
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  Though Civil Court has no jurisdiction to declare caste of a person, it has jurisdiction to direct correction of entry in school records as per the Caste Certificate. Karnataka High Court.

  • 19-March-2024
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  Power of the Courts to order a person to undergo medical test can be exercised only if there is a strong prima facie case and sufficient material. Karnataka High Court rejects husband's plea to subject his wife to medical test, with exemplary costs.

  • 18-March-2024
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  Unstamped partition deed cannot be relied upon for the purpose of enforcing pre-emption clause contained therein. Karnataka High Court.

  • 18-March-2024
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  Criminal Law. Charge sheet filed by prosecution alleging several charges need not form a part of framing of charge in every case. Karnataka High Court orders redrawing of chargesheet in Murugha Mutt case.

  • 18-March-2024
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  N.I. Act. Complaint filed before the expiry of 15 day’s notice period is non-est in the eye of law. Court cannot take cognizance of such complaint even after the lapse of 15 days notice period. Karnataka High Court.

  • 16-March-2024
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  Pendency of an application for anticipatory bail is not a bar for the Trial Court to issue/proceed with steps for proclamation and to take steps under Section 83, Cr.PC, in accordance with law. Supreme Court.

  • 16-March-2024
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  ''Wardi transfer'' or ''Mutation entry transfer'' is not a recognised mode of transfer of property under the Transfer of Property Act. Karnataka High Court.

  • 15-March-2024
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  Negotiable Instruments Act. When a premature complaint is dismissed as not maintainable, the complainant can institute fresh proceedings by explaining the delay. Karnataka High Court.

  • 15-March-2024
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  In a suit for cancellation of a document, it is the value and not the market value of the suit property that has to be taken into consideration for the purpose of determining the Court fee. Karnataka High Court.

  • 15-March-2024
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  Hindu Succession Act. Children of predeceased son or daughter of a woman dying intestate are also entitled to share along with children of the woman as Class-I heirs. Karnataka High Court.

  • 15-March-2024
  • Daksha Legal