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  Sting operation conducted as per law and showing demand and acceptance of bribe can be used to initiate prosecution against public servants under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Karnataka High Court.

  • 06-November-2023
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  Universities. Governments’ right to appoint Dean cum Director of an Institution which is newly born is not absolute and the required qualification cannot be ignored. Karnataka High Court.

  • 06-November-2023
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  Abetment to commit suicide. Merely because a person has been so named in the suicide note, one cannot immediately jump to the conclusion that he is an offender under Section 306 of IPC. Karnataka High Court.

  • 06-November-2023
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  Even the Minority Educational Institutions are bound to follow the Karnataka Education Act in the matter of service conditions of its employees. Karnataka High Court.

  • 07-November-2023
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  Though CCB is not a Police Station, CCB Police Officers appointed or identified as Investigating Officers can file the final report / charge sheet under Section 173 (2) of Cr.P.C. Karnataka High Court.

  • 04-November-2023
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  Mere speculation about hidden artifacts or historical monuments is not a ground to acquire land without following the procedure under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act. Karnataka High Court.

  • 04-November-2023
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  Civil Court has no jurisdiction to deal with the correctness of the Land Tribunal order granting occupancy rights. Karnataka High Court.

  • 03-November-2023
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  Registered general power of attorney coupled with interest cannot be cancelled by registration of another document titled ‘’Cancellation of GPA’’. The remedy is only under the Specific Relief Act. Karnataka High Court.

  • 03-November-2023
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  After taking cognizance, it is impermissible for the Magistrate to take cognizance again for the offence that had already been taken cognizance. Karnataka High Court quashes proceedings under the Protection of Wildlife Act.

  • 03-November-2023
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  Negotiable Instruments Act. Death of the drawer of the cheque cannot and will not efface the offence when the cheque is issued on behalf of the Company. Karnataka High Court.

  • 03-November-2023
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  Motor Vehicles Act. Amendment Act No.32 of 2019 which came into effect from 1:1:2022 prescribing six months limitation for claim petitions does not operate retrospectively. Karnataka High Court.

  • 03-November-2023
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  Arbitration clause in a Government contract or civil remedy is not a bar for the High Court to exercise jurisdiction if the payment is arbitrarily withheld. Karnataka High Court.

  • 02-November-2023
  • Daksha Legal