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Husband cannot wash his hands of responsibility to maintain wife and child: Karnataka HC [Read Order]

By Saket-Sourav- 29 August, 2024 05:52 PM

Karnataka HC upholds orders for interim maintenance, emphasizing a husband's duty to support his wife and child despite financial difficulties.

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After de-scheduling, employees who secured job under SC/ST category to be protected: SC [Read Judgment]

SC protects jobs of employees de-scheduled from SC/ST category, ensuring their employment despite revoked status. Supreme Court overturns Karnataka HC ruling.

BY Jhanak-Singh 29 August, 2024 03:17 PM

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Bail application rejected for accused in forced religious conversion case: Karnataka HC [Read Judgment]

Karnataka High Court rejects bail plea in forced conversion case, emphasizing the gravity of allegations involving sexual assault and religious coercion.

BY Saket-Sourav- 24 August, 2024 03:11 PM

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SC extends stay on order stopping broadcast of Kannada TV channel

SC extends stay on Karnataka HC's order stopping broadcast of Kannada news channel Power TV, emphasizing protection of freedom of speech amid allegations of political vendetta.

BY Jhanak-Singh 15 July, 2024 06:11 PM

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SC dismisses D K Shivakumar's plea for quashing CBI case for allegedly possessing disproportionate assets

The Supreme Court dismisses Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar's plea to quash a CBI case related to disproportionate assets, maintaining the proceedings.

BY Jhanak-Singh 15 July, 2024 01:33 PM

Crime, Police And Law / 15 July, 2024 10:37 AM

High Court halts investigation, orders Police to register crimes under new laws [Read Order]

Karnataka High Court stays investigation, directs police to use the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita instead of the old Indian Penal Code for registering crimes.

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Judiciary / 10 July, 2024 03:34 PM

SC notice to Bhavani Revanna on Ktka govt's plea against bail

The Supreme Court issues notice to Bhavani Revanna on Karnataka govt's plea against her bail in an abduction case, citing lack of substantial evidence against her.

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Judiciary / 20 June, 2024 05:39 PM

Karnataka HC junks Iraqi's plea through Indian Special Power of Attorney holder, for entry into India on spurious medical grounds

Karnataka HC refuses to allow Iraqi with dubious antecedents to enter India, rejects plea filed through power of attorney holder.

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Judiciary / 17 June, 2024 05:18 PM

Supreme Court orders accused in POCSO case to undergo medical examination, stays Karnataka High Courts relief Order [Read Order]

Supreme Court orders accused to undergo medical examination, overturning Karnataka High Courts relief order. Accuseds reluctance deemed unjustified.

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Judiciary / 13 June, 2024 06:20 PM

'Bald notice' issued to journalist to appear before cops, Karnataka HC pulls up Police Station head

Karnataka HC pulls up SHO for issuing a bald notice under S.41A CrPC to journalist without FIR, stays the notice and summons SHO to appear in court.

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Judiciary / 21 May, 2024 06:10 PM

Karnataka High Court Reverses Acquittal, Convicts Son For Causing Mother's Death [Read Order]

Karnataka High Court reverses acquittal, convicts son under IPC Section 304 for causing his mother's death, relying on the dying declaration as key evidence.

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Judiciary / 08 May, 2024 01:38 PM

Period of 3 months for preliminary assessment under JJ Act not mandatory: SC [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court rules 3-month preliminary assessment period under JJ Act as directory, not mandatory, allowing extensions with recorded reasons.

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Judiciary / 08 May, 2024 11:53 AM

Pepper Spray a 'dangerous weapon', rules Karnataka High Court

Karnataka High Court holds that noxious chemical sprays like pepper sprays are dangerous weapons.

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Judiciary / 18 April, 2024 01:06 PM

After Karnataka HC, Delhi HC sets aside Government circular banning 23 'ferocious' dog breeds [Read Judgement]

After Karnataka High Court, the Delhi High Court has set aside a Government circular banning 23 'ferocious' dog breeds.

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Judiciary / 05 April, 2024 11:15 AM

Collegium for making 5 addl judges of Karnataka HC as permanent

Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointing five additional judges of Karnataka High Court as permanent, with one judge for a fresh term. Details here.

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