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.
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[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.”
Bidding Farewell to Justice P.S. Dinesh Kumar, the 33rd Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court
Retiring after a tenure of roughly 22 days as Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court, Justice P.S. Dinesh Kumar’s journey from a National Merit Scholar to Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court is a testament to his dedication, intellect, and commitment to justice.
Man accused of killing 2.5-yr-old nephew to walk free after 21 years as SC sets aside High Court’s decision reversing acquittal by Trial Court
“The High Court, in exercise of appellate powers, may reappreciate the entire evidence, however, reversal of an order of acquittal is not to be based on mere existence of a different view or a mere difference of opinion”.
Centre appoints Justice N.V Anjaria as 34th Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court
Justice Anjaria will succeed Justice P.S. Dinesh Kumar who will demit office on 24-02-2024.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of Justice NV Anjaria as 34th Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court
Current Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court, Justice PS Dinesh Kumar is due to retire on 24-02-2024.
Justice PS Dinesh Kumar appointed as 33rd Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court
Justice PS Dinesh Kumar who is due to demit office on 24-02-2024, succeeded Justice Prasanna B. Varale who was appointed as a Supreme Court Judge in January
Know why Karnataka High Court held a pillion rider liable for contributory negligence towards her accident
The High Court also held that the claimant is entitled to only 80% of the total compensation amount determined and is also not entitled for compensation towards loss of future earnings due to disability.
Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale takes oath as Judge of Supreme Court of India
Presently, Justice Prasanna B. Varale is the third Supreme Court Judge belonging to a Scheduled Caste after Justice B.R. Gavai.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of Justice PS Dinesh Kumar as Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court
Justice Pratinidhi Srinivasacharya Dinesh Kumar, who was appointed as a Judge of the High Court of Karnataka on 02-1-2015, is due to demit office on 24-02-2024 and will have a tenure as a Chief Justice for little over a month.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of Justice Prasanna B. Varale as Judge of Supreme Court of India
Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale is currently the 32nd Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court and the only Chief Justice belonging to a Scheduled Caste among the Chief Justices of High Courts across the country.
[8 Stray Puppies’ Death] S. 372, CrPC does not give victim a right to appeal to challenge the quantum of punishment: Karnataka HC
In this case the complainant had challenged the “flea bite sentence” passed by the Trial Court against the accused who had pleaded guilty of causing death of 8 stray puppies.
Snatching away a job offends pith and substance of fundamental right to life: Karnataka HC
“In a society like ours, job more often than not, happens to be predominant source of livelihood and therefore snatching away a job, virtually amounts to taking away the means of livelihood of the employee.”