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  Karnataka Land Reforms Act. Sub-tenants are entitled to be registered as occupants of the land, only when the sub-tenancy was created prior to 2 October 1965. Karnataka High Court.

  • 13-July-2023
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  Planning Authority cannot seek relinquishment of Buffer Zone or the building line where construction cannot take place, free of cost, to the Planning Authority while sanctioning the development plan. Karnataka High Court.

  • 13-July-2023
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  Lack of intention on the part of the accused and commission of the act in the heat of passion upon sudden quarrel are the mitigating circumstances. Karnataka High Court reduces sentence from Section 302 IPC to Section 304.

  • 13-July-2023
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  Suit for specific performance. Genuineness of the sale agreement. Purchase of stamp paper under the heading “Bond” instead of “Conveyance” is a factor to be taken note of while considering the genuineness of the sale agreement. Karnataka High Court.

  • 13-July-2023
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  “Sexual harassment of law intern has a chilling effect on the entire legal profession”. Karnataka High Court refuses to quash criminal proceedings against Advocate.

  • 11-July-2023
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  Hindu Succession Act. Property purchased by husband in the name of his wife would be her absolute property in view of Section 14. Karnataka High Court.

  • 12-July-2023
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  Limitation Act does not apply Central Goods and Services Tax Act since the Limitation Act will apply only if it is extended to the special statute. Kerala High Court.

  • 12-July-2023
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  Victim Compensation Scheme. Trial court while awarding interim and final compensation must adopt pragmatic approach for the welfare and well-being of the victim. Karnataka High Court.

  • 12-July-2023
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  Appeal against grant/refusal to grant temporary injunction. Appellate Court can mould the relief taking note of the relief sought in the Trial Court as on the date of suit. Karnataka High Court.

  • 12-July-2023
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  Attachment under Order 38 Rule 5 of CPC. Even where the defendant is removing or disposing his assets, attachment before judgment will not be issued if the plaintiff is not able establish prima facie case. Karnataka High Court.

  • 12-July-2023
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  Non-alienating member of joint family can maintain a suit for partition and separate possession in the event of alienation by other members and there is no need to challenge the sale deed. Karnataka High Court.

  • 11-July-2023
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  Karnataka SC/ST (PTCL) Act. Any action taken by the authorities under the Act beyond a reasonable period cannot be sustained. Karnataka High Court quashes resumption order.

  • 11-July-2023
  • Daksha Legal