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![After Karnataka HC, Delhi HC sets aside Government circular banning 23 'ferocious' dog breeds [Read Judgement]](/secure/uploads/2024/04/lj_1792_f42308f4-d2ee-4f8f-8d00-4d7bd2856328.jpg)
After Karnataka High Court, the Delhi High Court has set aside a Government circular banning 23 'ferocious' dog breeds.
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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.
![Can second spouse or their family be sued for bigamy under law? Karnataka HC explains [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2024/03/lj_5471_e61a4056-a789-4dcc-a35b-f2a1ff76280a.webp)
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Can second spouse or their family be sued for bigamy under law? Karnataka HC explains [Read Order]
Karnataka HC clarifies who can be prosecuted for bigamy and under what conditions.
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Karnataka HC stays Centre’s circular banning rearing ‘dangerous’ dog breeds within state
Karnataka HC stayed centre’s circular banning rearing of certain breeds of dogs owing to them being dangerous to human life.
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Plea against naming government buildings after living Congress ministers: Karnataka HC issues notice
Karnataka HC issued notice in a plea against naming of public places and government buildings after living ministers.
Karnataka HC rejects plea to quash rape and POCSO charges against Chitradurga Mutt Head Pontiff
Karnataka HC refused to quash the rape charges against the head pontiff of Chitradurga's Murugharajendra Bruhat Mutt.
![Can you claim maintenance from in-laws under CrPC? Karnataka HC answers [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2024/03/lj_8594_6324cc07-cc38-43c5-9af9-c4053fd9d0c4.webp)
Can you claim maintenance from in-laws under CrPC? Karnataka HC answers [Read Order]
A daughter-in-law cannot claim maintenance from her parents-in-law, the Karnataka High Court held.
![‘Can’t take lightly’: Dismissal of workman frequently using abusive language not disproportionate, rules Karnataka HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2024/03/lj_4739_6370c29c-1fe8-494f-ba33-2bdf4e4686e6.webp)
‘Can’t take lightly’: Dismissal of workman frequently using abusive language not disproportionate, rules Karnataka HC [Read Order]
Karnataka HC held that a workman using abusive language frequently can’t be treated lightly and dismissal is proportionate.
Karnataka HC strikes down board exams for classes 5, 8, 9 and 11
The Karnataka HC quashed a state government notification rooting for board exams for classes 5,8, 9 and 11 under the State Board syllabus.
Gauri Lankesh Murder: SC notice to accused on Karnataka’s plea to cancel bail
SC examines Karnataka's plea against bail to Gauri Lankesh's accused, Mohan Nayak, with hearing set for April 9 amid trial delays.
![Homemaker works indefatigably round the clock; Taking care of children a “whole time job” for mother: Karnataka HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2024/03/lj_8982_3a1a0f59-cbf2-47f3-8854-e0262cd877ed.webp)
Homemaker works indefatigably round the clock; Taking care of children a “whole time job” for mother: Karnataka HC [Read Order]
Karnataka High Court, in a judgement, emphasised how a homemaker works round the clock and how taking care of children is a “whole time job”.
![Competing public interest should be considered while granting parole: Karnataka HC rejects serial killer’s parole plea [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2024/02/lj_4954_013dfb77-0fd3-4273-9ae2-34c236be7c9f.webp)
Competing public interest should be considered while granting parole: Karnataka HC rejects serial killer’s parole plea [Read Order]
The Karnataka HC observed that while granting parole or furlough, other competing public interest should be considered.
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SC upholds quashing of FIR in case of recovery of cow meat [Read Judgment]
Supreme Court upholds quashing of FIR in cow meat case, citing illegal evidence collection. Highlights legal scrutiny of procedural errors.
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Marriage proposal not reaching desired end does not amount to cheating: SC [Read Order]
SC clarifies failed marriage proposal isn't cheating under IPC, offering relief in cases where matrimonial intentions don't lead to marriage.
![Object of POCSO Act not to criminalise consensual adoscelent relationships: Karnataka HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2024/02/lj_2751_POCSO-not-to-criminalise-relationships.webp)
Object of POCSO Act not to criminalise consensual adoscelent relationships: Karnataka HC [Read Order]
The Karnataka HC said the object of POCSO Act is not to criminalize consensual relationship between two adolescents.
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