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  Adopted son cannot divest shares in property already vested with members of the family to which he is adopted. Karnataka High Court.

  • 31-January-2024
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  It is not always mandatory for the State Government to script the reasons for transfer of public servant when the reasonings are reflected in the records for obtaining prior-approval from the Chief Minister. Karnataka High Court.

  • 31-January-2024
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  Suit for partial partition of joint family properties is not maintainable. Karnataka High Court.

  • 31-January-2024
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  Scribe of a Will can also be considered as attesting witness apart from the status as scribe thus fulfilling the requirement of Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act. Karnataka High Court

  • 31-January-2024
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  Income Tax Act. Proceedings regarding escaped assessment and notices under Section 153C solely based on loose sheets and documents which are termed as ‘diaries’ found during the search are unsustainable. Karnataka High Court.

  • 31-January-2024
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  Land acquisition. When majority of the landowners are not paid compensation, all landowners are entitled to compensation under the 2013 Act though few have received compensation under the 1894 Act. Karnataka High Court.

  • 30-January-2024
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  Accident involving parked and moving vehicle. Foremost obligation/burden is on the owner of the vehicle which is parked on the road and prove that he had indeed complied with the requirement of Section 122 of MV Act. Karnataka High Court

  • 30-January-2024
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  Property allotted in a family partition does not come within the purview of Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. Karnataka High Court.

  • 30-January-2024
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  Suit for injunction. Where issue is framed regarding title of the plaintiff to the property, court fee is payable on the market value under Section 26(c)(ii) of the Karnataka Court-fees and Suits Valuation Act. Karnataka High Court.

  • 30-January-2024
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  When a document is admitted in evidence at the instance of a party, entire contents of the document shall be accepted. Party producing the document cannot contend that only portion of the document shall be accepted. Karnataka High Court

  • 30-January-2024
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  Though a comprehensive suit for declaration is pending, fresh suit for injunction in respect of the same property is maintainable when additional parties are added and fresh cause of action is pleaded. Karnataka High Court.

  • 29-January-2024
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  Election. Writ Petition challenging preparation of electoral roll is maintainable only in exceptional cases to avert total miscarriage of justice in preparing the electoral roll. Karnataka High Court.

  • 29-January-2024
  • Daksha Legal