Karnataka High Court News & Updates
Karnataka HC rules that married sisters can be considered dependants in motor accident claims, upholding enhanced compensation for the deceased’s siblings.
Read Full ArticleConstable accused of symbolic marriage and caste-based rejection denied anticipatory bail by Karnataka High Court under SC/ST (POA) Act provisions.
Karnataka High Court rules that LLP disputes must go to arbitration under Section 23(4) of the LLP Act, even when the partnership agreement has no arbitration clause.
Karnataka High Court refuses to quash charges against a man accused of creating fake social media accounts to defame his sister-in-law; trial to continue.
Karnataka High Court clarified that under Order 18 Rules 1 & 3 CPC, the plaintiff has the primary right to lead evidence first, even if burden lies on defendant.
Karnataka HC quashes rape case, ruling withdrawal of consent mid-act in a consensual encounter doesn’t amount to rape; calls prosecution abuse of law process.
Karnataka HC rules passport details of accused are personal and exempt from disclosure under RTI, allowing access only through court process in cheque-bounce case.
Karnataka HC quashes rape case, observing a nuanced distinction between consensual intimacy and rape, calling prosecution a miscarriage of justice.
SC stays Karnataka HC order declaring election of Congress MLA K Y Nanjegowda from Kolar’s Malur constituency void, allows recount result in sealed cover.
Karnataka HC declines to halt caste census, directs data confidentiality and clarifies citizen participation is voluntary in ongoing survey.
Karnataka HC stays govt order capping movie ticket prices at ₹200, citing violation of constitutional rights and lack of legal authority.
SC: ‘Karta’ of Hindu Undivided Family can sell joint family property for legal necessity, ruling depends on facts of each case.
SC to hear plea challenging invite to Booker winner Banu Mushtaq as chief guest for Mysuru Dasara, citing religious rights and traditions.
HC urges Centre to revise Rs 10,000 cap on elder maintenance, saying dignity of senior citizens must match rising cost of living and inflation.
SC upholds Karnataka HC bail for UAPA accused Saleem Khan, rejects bail for Zaid Khan citing terror links; trial to be expedited within 2 years.
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![Karnataka HC Denies Anticipatory Bail to Constable Accused of Rejecting SC Woman After Symbolic Marriage [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_6824_Karnataka_HC_Denies_Anticipatory.webp)
![Arbitration Mandatory for LLP Disputes Under Section 23(4), Even If Agreement Is Silent On Arbitration: Karnataka HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_1438_Arbitration_Mandatory.webp)
![Karnataka HC Refuses to Quash Case Against Man Who Used Fake Social Media Accounts to Defame Sister-in-Law [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_2289_Karnataka_HC_Refuses.webp)
![Plaintiff Has Primary Right to Lead Evidence First, Even if Burden Lies on Defendant: Karnataka HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_3523_Plaintiff_Has_Primary_Right.webp)
![Karnataka HC Quashes Rape Case Based On Withdrawal Of Consent During Act, Terms Prosecution An Abuse Of Process [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/10/lj_6390_Karnataka_HC_Quashes.webp)
![Karnataka HC Holds Passport Details Personal, Exempts Disclosure Under RTI Act [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/10/lj_9379_Karnataka_HC_Holds.webp)
!['Nuanced distinction between consensual intimacy, rape,' Ktka HC quashes rape case [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/10/lj_5203_Nuanced_distinction.webp)
!['Karta' of HUF can sell joint family property as per legal necessity: SC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/09/lj_1838_Karta_of_HUF_can_sell.webp)
!['Twilight of life must not be shadowed by want, but illuminated by care,' HC for revising ceiling of maintenance for elders [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/09/lj_1836_Karnataka_HC_Seeks.webp)
![SC upholds bail to UAPA accused arrested for attending 'Jihadi' meetings in Bengaluru [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/08/lj_2573_SC_upholds_bail_to_UAPA.webp)
