Karnataka High Court News & Updates
Karnataka HC recognises institutional dependency, holds a Mutt can claim compensation as legal representative under Motor Vehicles Act.
Read Full ArticleKarnataka High Court orders release of man jailed 42 days in false promise of marriage case, flags rising misuse of Section 69 BNS.
Karnataka HC quashes FIR against drone firm, holds criminal trespass needs human intent and cannot be attributed to an inanimate object under BNS.
Karnataka High Court suggests community service, including street sweeping, while considering quashing FIR in Lamborghini reckless driving case.
Supreme Court rules partnership cannot mask illegal sub-letting; courts may lift the veil and restore eviction orders against unlawful tenants.
Karnataka HC quashes dowry case against in-laws, holding vague allegations cannot sustain prosecution under Section 498A IPC.
Karnataka HC quashes FIR against Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Bengaluru land encroachment case, holding no direct role and limiting relief to him alone.
Karnataka HC grants bail to woman arrested for shouting “Jai Bangla” during a Bengaluru demolition drive, citing provocation and personal circumstances.
Karnataka HC rules ignorance of law no defence in child marriage cases; says later marital harmony cannot erase criminal liability under law.
Karnataka High Court rules EPF penalty for delayed PF contributions cannot be reduced below 25% of arrears including interest; CGIT order modified.
Karnataka High Court upholds acquittal in a POCSO case, citing inconsistent testimony and failure to prove the victim’s age.
Karnataka High Court quashes councillors’ disqualification over pre-election auction benefits, holds Section 26(1)(k) inapplicable.
Karnataka High Court refuses to quash FIR against WhatsApp group member for circulating obscene images of Hindu deities, holds prima facie offence under IPC.
Karnataka High Court sets aside conviction, holding Sessions Court lacked jurisdiction to hear appeals against acquittal in bailable offences under Section 378 CrPC.
Supreme Court clarifies that arbitration commences on service of notice under Section 21, restores interim relief, and overturns Karnataka High Court ruling.
India to host BRICS and Quad foreign ministers in May 2026, with Marco Rubio’s visit highlighting New Delhi’s pivotal role in global diplomacy and strategic balance.
15 April, 2026 07:04 PM
Parliament to vote on key bills expanding Lok Sabha to 850 seats, enabling delimitation, and activating women’s reservation ahead of the 2026 Census.
15 April, 2026 07:47 PM
Kejriwal seeks recusal of Delhi HC judge citing conflict of interest over children’s govt roles; alleges bias risk in CBI liquor policy case proceedings.
15 April, 2026 05:27 PM
Explores crony capitalism in music labels, misattribution of classic songs, and legal, ethical concerns over remakes in Bollywood. Authored by Advocate Ilin Saraswat.
15 April, 2026 06:09 PM
Sikkim HC holds FIR reporting isn’t a media trial, dismisses plea to restrain press coverage and uphold privacy claims under Article 21.
15 April, 2026 02:17 PM
Kerala HC upholds injunction against HAZZA Kitchen, ruling it deceptively similar to LAZZA trademark; finds likelihood of confusion and protects brand rights.
15 April, 2026 04:29 PM
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![“Every Breakup Lands Man in Jail”: Karnataka HC Orders Release, Raises Concern Over Section 69 BNS Misuse [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/04/lj_1414_Every_Breakup_Lands.webp)
![Karnataka HC Quashes FIR Against Drone Firm, Says Criminal Trespass Cannot Be Attributed to Inanimate Object [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/04/lj_3634_Karnataka_HC_Quashes_FIR_agai.webp)
![Partnership Cannot Be Used as a Cloak to Conceal Unlawful Sub-Letting; Courts Can Lift the Veil: SC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/04/lj_1584_Partnership_Cannot_Be.webp)
![“Criminal Law Cannot Be a Weapon in Matrimonial Disputes”: Karnataka HC Quashes Dowry Case Against In-Laws [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/04/lj_7236_Criminal_Law_Cannot_Be_a.webp)
![Karnataka HC Grants Bail to Woman Arrested for Shouting ‘Jai Bangla’ During Demolition Drive in Bengaluru [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/03/lj_8345_Karnataka_HC_Grants_Bail.webp)
![Ignorance of Law No Defence in Child Marriage Cases; Subsequent Marital Harmony Cannot Erase Criminal Liability: Karnataka HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/03/lj_4383_Ignorance_of_Law_No.webp)
![EPF Penalty for Delayed Contribution Cannot Be Reduced Below 25% of Arrears; CGIT Order Modified: Karnataka HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/03/lj_6095_EPF_Penalty_for_Delayed.webp)
![Karnataka HC Upholds Acquittal in POCSO Case, Cites Inconsistent Testimony and Failure to Prove Victim’s Age [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/02/lj_7307_Karnataka_HC_Upholds.webp)
![Karnataka HC Quashes Disqualification Of Councillors Over Pre-Election Auction Participation [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/02/lj_3731_Karnataka_HC_Quashes.webp)
![Karnataka HC Refuses to Quash FIR Against WhatsApp Group Member for Allegedly Circulating Obscene Images of Hindu Deities [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/02/lj_2289_Karnataka_HC_Refuses_to_Quash.webp)
![Karnataka HC Sets Aside Conviction, Rules Sessions Court Lacked Jurisdiction to Hear Appeal Against Acquittal in Bailable Offences [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/01/lj_3917_Karnataka_HC_Sets_Aside_Conviction.webp)
![SC Clarifies Commencement of Arbitration for Section 9 Reliefs, Overturns High Court Ruling [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/01/lj_7261_SC_Clarifies_Commencement.webp)
