Personal Liberty: Once the police issue a notice under Section 35(3) of the BNSS, they cannot abandon it midway and resort to arresting the accused. Custody is warranted only when the accused/noticee fails to comply with the notice, refuses to cooperate with the investigation, or otherwise attracts circumstances justifying arrest. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1187
Personal Liberty: Once the police issue a notice under Section 35(3) of the BNSS, they cannot abandon it midway and resort to arresting the accused. Custody is warranted only when the accused/noticee fails to comply with the notice, refuses to cooperate with the investigation, or otherwise attracts circumstances justifying arrest. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1187
  • 02-September-2026
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Hindu Succession Act. The mere existence of a joint family does not establish that property purchased in the name of a woman member is joint family property unless it is proved that the purchase was made from joint family funds. Such property vests absolutely in the woman under Section 14 of the Act. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1152
Hindu Succession Act. The mere existence of a joint family does not establish that property purchased in the name of a woman member is joint family property unless it is proved that the purchase was made from joint family funds. Such property vests absolutely in the woman under Section 14 of the Act. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1152
  • 01-September-2026
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Pre-emptive suit by testator for avoiding disputes regarding execution and proof of Will.
Pre-emptive suit by testator for avoiding disputes regarding execution and proof of Will.
  • 21-September-2025
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Criminal Law. Before filing the final report, the Investigating Officer must obtain and examine the Section 164(5) CrPC statement and ensure sufficient material exists to prosecute. If it does not support the accusation, independent material must justify the charge-sheet. The court must furnish a copy to the accused under Section 207(iv). Karnataka High Court issues comprehensive guidelines.
Criminal Law. Before filing the final report, the Investigating Officer must obtain and examine the Section 164(5) CrPC statement and ensure sufficient material exists to prosecute. If it does not support the accusation, independent material must justify the charge-sheet. The court must furnish a copy to the accused under Section 207(iv). Karnataka High Court issues comprehensive guidelines.
  • 02-September-2026
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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. Disputes that arise from breach of the contract cannot give rise to an operational debt till the time the debt becomes crystallized and legally enforceable. Supreme Court
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. Disputes that arise from breach of the contract cannot give rise to an operational debt till the time the debt becomes crystallized and legally enforceable. Supreme Court
  • 01-September-2026
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Dowry Death. Section 304-B IPC is not a substitute for Section 302. Where direct or circumstantial evidence, including ante-mortem injuries and inconsistencies in the medical and investigative records, prima facie indicates homicide, the Trial Court must frame or add a charge under Section 302 IPC even if the police report does not propose it. The Court cannot remain a mute spectator or allow defective investigation or inconclusive medical evidence to defeat the quest for truth. Karnataka High Court.
Dowry Death. Section 304-B IPC is not a substitute for Section 302. Where direct or circumstantial evidence, including ante-mortem injuries and inconsistencies in the medical and investigative records, prima facie indicates homicide, the Trial Court must frame or add a charge under Section 302 IPC even if the police report does not propose it. The Court cannot remain a mute spectator or allow defective investigation or inconclusive medical evidence to defeat the quest for truth. Karnataka High Court.
  • 02-September-2026
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Quashing of criminal proceedings on the basis of settlement. A 'victim' is distinct from an 'informant' in a criminal case. Quashing of criminal proceedings upon settlement can be done only at the behest of the victim and not at the behest of the informant. Supreme Court. 2026 Daksha Legal SC 475
Quashing of criminal proceedings on the basis of settlement. A 'victim' is distinct from an 'informant' in a criminal case. Quashing of criminal proceedings upon settlement can be done only at the behest of the victim and not at the behest of the informant. Supreme Court. 2026 Daksha Legal SC 475
  • 02-September-2026
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Personal liberty. An order of externment cannot be passed merely on the ground that multiple criminal cases have been registered or that the alleged conduct has generated resentment and public outrage among members of certain communities, unless the situation is so grave as to necessitate externment. Supreme Court. 2026 Daksha Legal SC 489
Personal liberty. An order of externment cannot be passed merely on the ground that multiple criminal cases have been registered or that the alleged conduct has generated resentment and public outrage among members of certain communities, unless the situation is so grave as to necessitate externment. Supreme Court. 2026 Daksha Legal SC 489
  • 01-September-2026
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Charges recovered by Banks for non-maintenance of Minimum Average Balance, which are in the nature of penalty for breach of a contractual condition and not consideration for any service rendered, cannot be subjected to Service Tax under the Finance Act. Karnataka High Court.
Charges recovered by Banks for non-maintenance of Minimum Average Balance, which are in the nature of penalty for breach of a contractual condition and not consideration for any service rendered, cannot be subjected to Service Tax under the Finance Act. Karnataka High Court.
  • 01-September-2026
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'Supreme Court curtailing the inherent powers of the High Courts. Neither Legal nor Justified'. - B.V.Acharya, former Advocate General for Karnataka.
'Supreme Court curtailing the inherent powers of the High Courts. Neither Legal nor Justified'. - B.V.Acharya, former Advocate General for Karnataka.
  • 07-November-2024
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Tender. When the intending party responds to the tender notice, it is not permissible for such party to put forth its own conditions and seek variance in the conditions of tender. Karnataka High Court.
Tender. When the intending party responds to the tender notice, it is not permissible for such party to put forth its own conditions and seek variance in the conditions of tender. Karnataka High Court.
  • 08-October-2024
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Suit for specific performance. Purchaser of suit property from the defendant/vendor is a necessary party to the suit and can be impleaded. Karnataka High Court.
Suit for specific performance. Purchaser of suit property from the defendant/vendor is a necessary party to the suit and can be impleaded. Karnataka High Court.
  • 03-October-2024
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Suit for specific performance. Plaintiff can seek amendment of pleading to declare that collusive decree between his vendor and third party is not binding on him. Court must prevent multiplicity of the proceedings. Karnataka High Court.
Suit for specific performance. Plaintiff can seek amendment of pleading to declare that collusive decree between his vendor and third party is not binding on him. Court must prevent multiplicity of the proceedings. Karnataka High Court.
  • 01-October-2024
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Tender. Courts cannot interfere with the terms of the tender because it feels that some other terms would have been fair, wiser or logical. Karnataka High Court.
Tender. Courts cannot interfere with the terms of the tender because it feels that some other terms would have been fair, wiser or logical. Karnataka High Court.
  • 30-September-2024
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Negotiable Instruments Act. Cheque issued towards refund of advance sale consideration upon the failure to execute the sale deed, attracts the provisions of the Act. Karnataka High Court.
Negotiable Instruments Act. Cheque issued towards refund of advance sale consideration upon the failure to execute the sale deed, attracts the provisions of the Act. Karnataka High Court.
  • 28-September-2024
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