Karnataka High Court
[Belagavi Stripping Incident] | Karnataka HC directs speedy completion of trial within 1 year; Grants conditional bail to 11 accused persons
On 15-04-2024, 2 Benches of the High Court passed the respective orders in the Belagavi disrobing incident of December 2023 which shook the conscience of the Court and Nation at large.
[POCSO Case] | An award-winning National hockey player’s achievements earned through hard work, can’t be termed as ‘Influence’: Karnataka HC
The High Court granted anticipatory bail to noted hockey player Varun Kumar stating that he cannot be termed as influential person merely because he is an award-winning National Hockey Player.
Karnataka HC dismisses petitions challenging complete ban on sale of Hookah in any public place in the State
“It is a fact that a session of hookah is more harmful than a pack of cigarettes (…) If it is 200 puffs per session, it is equivalent to 100 cigarettes, in any of these sessions. Hookah, is, as addictive as a cigarette; as harmful as a cigarette; has the same chemicals as a cigarette”.
Karnataka High Court quashes Central Govt.’s circular banning 23 breeds of ferocious dogs
The Court opined that relevant parties such as pet owner and organisations should have been consulted before issuing the impugned circular in March 2024.
Karnataka HC initiates suo motu proceedings vis-a-vis non-compliance of Court orders by various government/semi-govt. authorities
The Court sternly noted that casual, lethargic and insensitive approach on the part of the authorities towards the compliance of the orders and directions of the courts cannot be tolerated.
Family Court duly empowered to consider application for divorce via Mubarat agreement under Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act: Karnataka HC
The High Court noted that Divorce via Mubarat i.e. Mutual Consent, is an accepted form of Divorce under Muslim Personal Law and there is no impediment for Family Courts to recognise the same and declaring the status of the parties.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of Permanent Judges and Additional Judge for Karnataka High Court
The Resolution dated 03-04-2024 was signed by two members of the Collegium as Justice B R Gavai was travelling out of Delhi. However, Justice Gavai verbally conveyed his agreement with the proposal.
“None should suffer for the mistake of Law Publisher”; Karnataka HC sternly warns law publishers to be extra cautious while publishing statutes
The High Court warned that law publishers who fail to be careful while publishing statutory instruments, may end up inviting contempt proceedings in addition to being blacklisted from public tenders for supply of books.
SC upholds Karnataka HC order quashing proceedings against man accused of rape on false promise to marry due to inconsistent Prosecutrix testimonies
Supreme Court: In a criminal appeal filed against the order passed by the Karnataka High Court, wherein the Court allowed the petition
Cross-Border Adoption situation not envisaged by Indian adoption laws; Karnataka HC directs CARA to consider issuing NOC to child adopted in Uganda.
The High Court stated that rights of child adopted by Indian Citizens in Uganda, which is a non-signatory to Hague Convention, cannot be left marooned.
Karnataka High Court gives green signal to the State Govt. to conduct Board Exams for 5th, 8th, 9th and 11th standard students
The Division Bench today reversed the decision of the Single Judge, who on 06-03-2024, had struck down this Scheme.
[Betting/ Spot Fixing Scandal] Know why Karnataka HC refused to quash defamation proceedings instituted against Asianet News by Divya Spandana
The High Court pointed out that Asianet News failed to support their claim that their alleged defamatory programme ‘Betting Raniyaru’ was covered under Fourth Exception to S. 499, Penal Code, 1860.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends transfer of 2 Delhi High Court Judges
The Collegium on 13-03-2024 recommended the transfer to 2 Delhi High Court Judges namely- Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva and Justice V. Kameshwar Rao.
Does Section 125, CrPC envisage any claim of maintenance for daughter-in-law against her parents-in-law? Karnataka HC answers
The High Court answered the question in negative pointing out that Section 125, CrPC envisages that wives, parents and minor children can claim for maintenance.
“Accused who has been discharged or acquitted honourably has a right to dignity” Karnataka HC directs Registrar to mask party’s name in the Court’s digital records
Mere erasure of the name of the petitioner in the cause title, does not mean that he is entitled to seek such erasure from the police records. “The direction would be only to enable the internet to forget, like the humans forget. If it is allowed to stay on record, the internet will never permit the humans to forget”.
Deductions such as PF/LIC premium can’t be considered while calculating husband’s salary in determining quantum of maintenance: Karnataka HC
The High Court cautioned that if consideration of such artificial deductions is allowed, then in every petition under Section 125 of CrPC there would be tendency by the husband to show lesser salary with an intention to mislead the Courts so as to avoid giving maintenance.
“Taking care of children is not taking care of mere existence”; Karnataka HC declares wife to be entitled to maintenance of Rs 36,000 per month instead of Rs 18,000
The High Court opined that taking care of children is shrouded by countless responsibilities and necessary expenditure from time to time and the husband cannot preposterously contend that the wife is lazing around and not earning money to take care of the children.
Know Thy Judge | Justice N.V. Anjaria, the 34th Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court
Hailing from a family of lawyers and Judges, Justice Nilay Vipinchandra Anjaria took charge as Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court on 25-02-2024.
Supreme Court upholds KPSC Recruitment Notification for Home Science Lecturers Post; criticizes HC’s erroneous approach
“Service jurisprudence must begin and end with rules that govern the process of qualification, recruitment, selection, appointment and conditions of service.”