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  ‘Life is lost in living’. Matrimonial case involving prayer for dissolution of marriage should be decided at the earliest so that in the event of decree, the parties may restructure their lives. Karnataka High Court.

  • 28-July-2023
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  State or its authorities cannot levy tax on the properties belong to Union of India constructed after the commencement of the Constitution of India in view of Article 285. Karnataka High Court.

  • 27-July-2023
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  When the final report by the police discloses non-cognizable offence in investigation involving cognizable and non-cognizable offences, the Magistrate can proceed to take cognizance for such non-cognizable offence. Kerala High Court.

  • 27-July-2023
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  Negotiable Instruments Act. When the cheque issued by partnership firm is dishonoured, criminal proceeding under Section 138 without impleading the firm is not maintainable. Kerala High Court.

  • 27-July-2023
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  "Disputes between the governmental bodies cannot be dragged before the constitutional courts". Karnataka High Court sets up committee to resolve the dispute between APMC and BMRCL regarding compensation.

  • 27-July-2023
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  Unauthorized occupant cannot claim adverse possession in respect of property which belongs to statutory body. Karnataka High Court.

  • 26-July-2023
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  Income Tax Act. Magistrate can take cognizance for the offences under Sections 277 and 278 only on the basis of complaint by the authorized officer with prior sanction from the competent Authority. Karnataka High Court.

  • 26-July-2023
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  Karnataka Land Revenue Act. Deputy Commissioner has no jurisdiction to reject the application for conversion of land after the expiry of four months when the deeming clause under Section 95 (5) applies. Karnataka High Court.

  • 26-July-2023
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  Workmen's Compensation Act. Mere deposit of award amount with interest before the appellate court while challenging the award will not absolve the appellant from paying interest till the realisation of the award. Karnataka High Court.

  • 26-July-2023
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  Resjudicata applies even to wrong decisions. Judgment which has attained finality intra-parties cannot be re-opened simply because the legal position is altered in another subsequent judgment. Karnataka High Court.

  • 26-July-2023
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  Unregistered relinquishment deed can be relied on for the collateral purpose of proving earlier partition and division of joint family status as recited in the deed. Karnataka High Court.

  • 25-July-2023
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  Suit for partition. Appointment of court commissioner during the proceedings to find out the existence of building etc would be unnecessary since such an exercise can be undertaken at the time of final decree proceedings. Karnataka High Court.

  • 25-July-2023
  • Daksha Legal