Karnataka High Court News & Updates
Ranveer Singh files unconditional apology in Karnataka HC in Kantara row; court signals disposal, asks actor to visit temple within four weeks.
Read Full ArticleKarnataka High Court quashes bail condition mandating continuous mobile location-sharing, holding it amounts to impermissible electronic surveillance.
Karnataka HC upholds conviction but reduces sentence of auto driver, directs ₹4 lakh compensation to victim in robbery case.
Karnataka HC recognises institutional dependency, holds a Mutt can claim compensation as legal representative under Motor Vehicles Act.
Karnataka 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.
Meghalaya HC quashed a POCSO case after noting the consensual relationship, marriage between parties, and birth of their child.
08 May, 2026 06:06 PM
Kerala High Court upheld conviction under IPC Sections 354, 377 & 450 for sexual offences against an 11-year-old girl, affirming Section 377 applies to minors.
08 May, 2026 11:30 AM
India’s Ministry of Defence signed a ₹1,476 crore deal with BEL for advanced electronic warfare systems under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category, boosting indigenous defence production and Indian Army capabilities.
08 May, 2026 11:51 AM
Madras High Court upheld contempt proceedings against advocates accused of disrupting remand hearings and pressuring a Judicial Magistrate.
08 May, 2026 11:38 AM
State Cannot Evade Child Welfare Duties Through NGOs: Bombay High Court Directs Maharashtra to Frame Grant Policy
08 May, 2026 04:11 PM
Supreme Court issues notice on AAP plea challenging suspension of Gujarat unit’s Instagram and Facebook accounts ahead of local body polls.
08 May, 2026 04:06 PM
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![Religious Mutt is ‘Legal Representative’, Can Claim Compensation for Mathadipati’s Death: Karnataka HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/04/lj_3212_Religious_Mutt_is_Legal.webp)
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![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)
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