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The High Court earnestly emphasised that “Time has come to pull the curtain down on such people who are practicing medicine without qualification and hoodwinking poor people in rural areas”.
While considering a case of ascertaining veracity of a Katha certificate the High Court had to visit the BBMP portal to verify the details the details of the parties.
The High Court was shocked to find that the Trial Judge have not understood properly what is meaning of the theory beyond reasonable doubt in appreciating the evidence in POCSO cases.
The High Court found that a father’s anxiety to meet his daughter was dubbed as criminal trespass and intimidation, however, these offences were loosely laid against the father.
Justice Prasanna B. Varale’s journey from the small town of Nipani to the prestigious position of Chief Justice of the High Court of Karnataka is a story of dedication, perseverance, and legal brilliance. This article delves into the life and career of this eminent jurist, shedding light on his achievements and
The High Court expressed its surprise that ICAI wanted to stifle the career of a student who had pursued multiple courses. The Court stated, “It would be helpful to the ICAI and the Society, if a student has extra acumen”.
Taking note of the procedure and trauma involved for sexual assault victims and their families, the High Court issued these directions to ensure timely detection of pregnancies and a proper counselling regarding the victim’s physical and mental health.
Justice Prasanna B. Varale, Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court stated that the directive was issued in the interest of the system and urged everyone to cooperate.
“It is pertinent to note that the law relating to disclosure of criminal antecedents of the candidates in the Electoral fray has further marched from April to May and now to the June of life”.
“Right to privacy of Aadhaar number holder preserves the autonomy of the individual’s right to privacy which has been conferred primacy and admits of no exception under the statutory scheme”.
Supreme Court said that a Court of Appeal should be circumspect in overturning its judgment of acquittal, is not a principle that requires reiteration. It has been held time and again that an acquittal will only be overturned in the presence of very compelling reasons.
Examination for the recruitment for the post of ‘Police Sub-Inspector (Civil)’ previously conducted on 21-01-2021, was marred by irregularities such as paper leakages, which necessitated the decision of the Govt. to order a re-examination.
The Court stated that examination of contents of the suicide note and other attending circumstances if necessary to ascertain whether such person has committed the offence of abetment to suicide or not.
Justice B. V Nagarathna is currently serving as a Judge of Supreme Court of India. She formerly served as a Judge of Karnataka High Court until her elevation to the Supreme Court. Justice Nagarathna is also the potential contender for the first ever woman Chief Justice of India.
“The summoning of a person repeatedly without probable cause or reasonable ground and only on the ground of suspicion alone is not in accordance with the principles of due causes and fairness”
The High Court also issued directions for effective implementation of POCSO Act and amendments introduced in the CrPC in 2018 vis-à-vis notifying the informants or victims about filing of regular and anticipatory bail applications and other connected issues.
“If the aspersions cast on the integrity of a public servant and the Investigating Officer harbours a view that an investigation is necessary, it would be in the interests of both the Government and the public servant that such a nagging suspicion is obliterated”.
The Court allowed the petitioner to access his X (formerly Twitter) account called ‘The Liver Doc’, after an undertaking was given that he will temporarily hide the alleged defamatory posts against Himalaya Wellness.