Karnataka High Court News & Updates
Karnataka High Court quashes the FIR against science educator ‘Drone Prathap’ over a sodium-water explosion video, holding that malicious intent required under Section 3 of the Explosive Substances Act was not established.
Read Full ArticleKarnataka High Court quashes proceedings against a woman accused of being a married man’s paramour, holding that she cannot be treated as his “relative” for Section 85 BNS.
Karnataka High Court sentences advocate H.P. Sabjan to 15 days’ simple imprisonment for criminal contempt after he alleged a trial court judgment was passed by “match fixing.”
Karnataka High Court holds that a learner’s licence qualifies for insurance coverage only when its statutory conditions are complied with, directing the insurer to pay compensation and recover it from the vehicle owner.
Karnataka High Court upholds divorce on cruelty grounds but reduces permanent alimony from ₹2 crore to ₹50 lakh, holding that alimony is meant to ensure reasonable comfort, not equalise wealth.
Karnataka High Court upholds acquittal of a couple accused of abetting a minor boy’s suicide, holding that mere harassment or refusal to return a ball cannot constitute abetment without a positive a...
Karnataka High Court upholds reimbursement of Zoladex and Xgeva injections, holding that lack of hospitalisation cannot defeat a genuine cancer treatment claim.
The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the appointment of 15 Judicial Officers as Judges of the Delhi, Jharkhand, Karnataka, and Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Courts.
The Karnataka High Court directed its Registry to examine the feasibility of implementing e-Notarisation for filings before the High Court and District Courts after taking an e-Notarised affidavit on ...
The Karnataka High Court held that income earned by a hereditary temple archak from devotees’ offerings is his individual income and does not become joint family property merely because the priestho...
The Karnataka High Court accepted an advocate’s unconditional apology and recalled contempt, Bar Council and criminal action, directing him to pay ₹1,000 and plant 1,000 fruit-bearing saplings.
The Karnataka High Court quashed a sexual harassment case under Section 75(2) BNS, holding that accidental exposure while answering nature’s call, without sexual intent directed towards the woman, d...
Karnataka High Court holds that a child's ordinary residence does not change merely because a parent removes the child to another place, and restores the mother's custody petition before the Bengaluru...
Karnataka High Court declares arrest illegal after police arrested a man nearly 48 hours before the appearance date in a Section 35(3) BNSS notice and imposes ₹3 lakh personal costs on police office...
Karnataka High Court holds that the cumulative effect of prolonged matrimonial discord, failed reconciliation and separation can establish mental cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage ...
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![Husband’s Paramour Is Not A ‘Relative’ For Section 85 BNS: Karnataka HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/09/lj_1657_ChatGPT_Image_Sep_24,_2026,_02_11_30_PM.webp)
![Karnataka HC Sentences Advocate To 15 Days’ Jail For ‘Match Fixing’ Remark [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/09/lj_8724_ChatGPT_Image_Sep_23,_2026,_03_52_04_PM.webp)
![Learner’s Licence Valid For Insurance Cover Only If Its Conditions Are Followed: Karnataka HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/09/lj_1713_ChatGPT_Image_Sep_16,_2026,_12_57_13_PM.webp)
![Permanent Alimony Is Not Meant To Equalise Wealth: Karnataka HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/09/lj_8539_ChatGPT_Image_Sep_15,_2026,_02_40_44_AM.webp)
![Positive Act Of Instigation Needed To Prove Abetment: Karnataka HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/09/lj_8130_karnataka_hc_volleyball_abetment_thumbnail_with_logos.webp)
![Insurer Cannot Deny Treatment Claim Merely For Lack Of Hospitalisation: Karnataka HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/09/lj_4142_Insurer_Cannot_Deny.webp)
![SC Collegium Approves 15 Judicial Officers As Judges Of Delhi, Jharkhand, Karnataka & J&K High Courts [Read Statement]](/secure/uploads/2026/09/lj_8709_SC_Collegium_Approves_15.webp)
![Karnataka HC Asks Registry To Examine E-Notarisation For Court Filings [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/09/lj_8519_ChatGPT_Image_Sep_11,_2026,_12_57_29_AM.webp)
![Income From Hereditary Archak's Duties Is Individual Property: Karnataka HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/09/lj_5881_ChatGPT_Image_Sep_10,_2026,_02_56_52_AM.webp)
![Karnataka HC Directs Advocate To Plant 1,000 Fruit-Bearing Saplings After Apology [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/09/lj_6583_ChatGPT_Image_Sep_10,_2026,_02_12_10_AM.webp)
![Accidental Exposure Without Sexual Intent Not Sexual Harassment: Karnataka HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/09/lj_1539_ChatGPT_Image_Sep_9,_2026,_01_18_23_AM.webp)
