Justice K.S Puttaswamy, a dedicated champion of Privacy Rights in India, passes away
Late Justice K.S. Puttaswamy played a crucial role in the recognition of the Right to Privacy as a fundamental right.
Karnataka High Court
Justice S. Rachaiah appointed as Permanent Judge of Karnataka High Court
On 15-10-2024, the SC Collegium recommended Justice Siddaiah Rachaiah’s name for appointment as a Permanent Judge of the High Court of Karnataka against the existing vacancy.
Karnataka High Court quashes criminal proceedings against persons accused of shouting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ inside a mosque
The Court said that it is not understandable that how if someone shouts ‘Jai Sriram’ it would outrage the religious feeling of any class especially when the complainant himself states that Hindu — Muslims are living in harmony in the area the incident by no stretch of imagination can result in antimony.
Bar Council of India cannot ostensibly pass any gag order which takes away an Advocate’s fundamental right: Karnataka HC
The Court further stated that power of the Courts either competent Civil Court or Constitutional Court cannot be permitted to be usurped by the Chairman of the Bar Council of India, as was done in the instant case.
Karnataka HC directs ANI Technologies to pay Rs 5 Lakhs as compensation to woman sexually harassed by OLA cab driver in 2018
The Court directed the company’s Internal Complaints Committee to hold an enquiry into the complaint of the petitioner in accordance with the provisions of PoSH Act, 2013 and complete the process as expeditiously as possible within an outer limit of 90 days.
Supreme Court closes suo motu proceedings against Justice Srishananda after his apology; Cautions judges to avoid casual remarks
“Casual observation may indicate personal biases especially when perceived to be directed at a certain gender or community. One must be wary of making patriarchal or misogynistic comments”
MUDA Scam | Karnataka HC finds no anomaly in the Gubernatorial Order according sanction against CM Siddaramaiah
Upholding the order, the Court stated that the Governor in the normal circumstance has to act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers as obtaining under Article 163 of the Constitution, but can take independent decision in exceptional circumstances and opined that the instant case was one such exception.
Karnataka High Court issues guidelines regarding live streaming of court proceedings
These guidelines have come in the wake of a suo motu case concerning the controversial ‘Pakistan’ and ‘undergarment’ comments made by Karnataka High Court judge, Justice Vedavyasachar Srishananda.
Supreme Court institutes suo motu case after Justice V Srishananda’s controversial comments; Seeks report from Karnataka High Court
Justice Vedavyasachar Srishananda was appointed as Additional Judge of the Karnataka High Court and taken oath on 04-05-2020 and was made permanent judge on 25-09-2021.
Karnataka HC grants bail to 4 accused persons charged for alleged involvement in the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh
On 5-9-2017, Gauri Lankesh, a journalist and a progressive thinker, was found dead in her house. Suspecting foul play, her sister filed an FIR against unknown persons.
Compassionate Appointment | ‘Family’ defined as a matter of policy to exclude daughter-in-law; Courts can’t expand/constrict the statutory definition: Karnataka HC
Considering the contention to read down R. 2(b)(ii) of Karnataka Civil Services (Appointment on Compassionate Grounds) (Amendment) Rules, 2021, the Court pointed out that who all can lay a claim for compassionate appointment, is a matter of public policy that falls within the domain of the lawmaker, and Courts being the legislature’s coordinate branch, cannot run a race of opinions.
Karnataka HC refuses to quash POCSO case against Drawing Teacher for allegedly taking photos/videos of minor girls changing dresses
The Court strictly observed that the offence against the petitioner is a shade more than horrendous. “More than horrendous, I say, for the reason that the petitioner is a teacher (…) If this cannot become a crime, it is not understandable as to what else can be”.
Supreme Court permits bank employees who secured job under SC/ST category to retain jobs despite caste descheduling by Karnataka Government
Supreme Court reiterated that neither State Government nor Courts have the authority to modify Scheduled Castes list promulgated by Presidential order
Necessary to give message to society that Courts are vigilant to regulate forcible religious conversion of underprivileged women & children: Karnataka HC
The Court further pointed out that while considering the bail applications, the factors which are required to be considered are nature of offence, gravity thereof and societal impact etc.
Karnataka High Court strikes down S. 128-A of Karnataka Co-operative Societies Act, for running contrary to Art. 43-B of the Constitution
Section 128-A of the Act of 1959 which empowered the Registrar to completely take away the right of a co-operative society to recruit, transfer or hold disciplinary enquiry against its employees is ultra vires the Constitution
Karnataka HC charges Homeowners Association members u/S. 304-A, IPC regarding death of a minor girl in apartment complex’s swimming pool
The police had initially charged the elected members under S. 304 of IPC; however, the Court upon prima-facie finding of negligence, quashed the charge under S. 304, IPC and charged the petitioners under S. 304-A, IPC.
HIGH COURT JULY 2024 WEEKLY ROUNDUP| Stories on Arijit Singh, M.K. Stalin, Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, right to be forgotten, and more
Have a quick look at what the High Courts across the country adjudicated on through this week.
Whether a father can be booked for offence of kidnapping for taking away his own minor child from the custody of the mother? Karnataka HC answers
Perusing relevant provisions of Guardianship Act, the Court pointed out that a father is a natural guardian of a minor in the absence of any order otherwise passed by a Court of competent jurisdiction.
Karnataka HC asks State Government to frame guidelines vis-a-vis issue of summons under S. 35 of Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Giving the Government 8 weeks’ time to frame such guidelines, the Court laid down certain steps that must be followed whenever a person is to be summoned under S. 35, BNSS.
Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Aravind Kumar
Prior to his elevation to the Supreme Court, Justice Aravind Kumar, as Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court initiated steps to tackle pendency of cases and initiated conversion of roadways buses into schools for poor children.