‘Pot Kharab’ lands falling under Rule 21(2)(a) of the Karnataka Land Revenue Rules belong to the landowner. When such lands are acquired, the landowners are entitled for compensation. Karnataka High Court.
‘Pot Kharab’ lands falling under Rule 21(2)(a) of the Karnataka Land Revenue Rules belong to the landowner. When such lands are acquired, the landowners are entitled for compensation. Karnataka High Court.
  • 24-March-2026
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Commercial Courts Act: An order passed by a Commercial Court rejecting a plaint amounts to a “decree” under Section 2(2) of the CPC. The aggrieved party must prefer a commercial appeal under Section 13(1A) of the Act. A writ petition under Article 227 of the Constitution is not maintainable when such an alternative and efficacious statutory remedy of appeal exists. Karnataka High Court.
Commercial Courts Act: An order passed by a Commercial Court rejecting a plaint amounts to a “decree” under Section 2(2) of the CPC. The aggrieved party must prefer a commercial appeal under Section 13(1A) of the Act. A writ petition under Article 227 of the Constitution is not maintainable when such an alternative and efficacious statutory remedy of appeal exists. Karnataka High Court.
  • 24-March-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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An arbitral award is liable to be set aside if it is rendered by an authority lacking jurisdiction. An award passed under the National Highways Act by a Deputy Commissioner who has no territorial jurisdiction is a nullity. Such a defect goes to the root and cannot be cured by consent or waiver of the parties. Karnataka High Court.
An arbitral award is liable to be set aside if it is rendered by an authority lacking jurisdiction. An award passed under the National Highways Act by a Deputy Commissioner who has no territorial jurisdiction is a nullity. Such a defect goes to the root and cannot be cured by consent or waiver of the parties. Karnataka High Court.
  • 24-March-2026
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BDA Act. Development scheme does not lapse if it has been substantially implemented. Where possession is taken, infrastructure is formed, sites are allotted, conveyances are registered and third-party rights are created, the acquisition becomes complete and irreversible. Deposit of compensation in the government treasury amounts to valid payment. Karnataka High Court.
BDA Act. Development scheme does not lapse if it has been substantially implemented. Where possession is taken, infrastructure is formed, sites are allotted, conveyances are registered and third-party rights are created, the acquisition becomes complete and irreversible. Deposit of compensation in the government treasury amounts to valid payment. Karnataka High Court.
  • 24-March-2026
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Criminal Law: When a death sentence is commuted to life imprisonment with a direction to serve the sentence “in terms of Section 57 of the IPC,” the same cannot be construed as limiting the sentence to a fixed term of twenty years. Life imprisonment means imprisonment for the remainder of the convict’s natural life, unless further commuted in accordance with law. Karnataka High Court.
Criminal Law: When a death sentence is commuted to life imprisonment with a direction to serve the sentence “in terms of Section 57 of the IPC,” the same cannot be construed as limiting the sentence to a fixed term of twenty years. Life imprisonment means imprisonment for the remainder of the convict’s natural life, unless further commuted in accordance with law. Karnataka High Court.
  • 24-March-2026
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Judgement
Karnataka Panchayat Raj Rules. Panchayat has no jurisdiction to invoke summary eviction proceedings in respect of private properties. Any summary order for demolition or eviction passed without first establishing the land's public character through the proper adjudicatory process is void ab initio and a nullity in law. Karnataka High Court.
Karnataka Panchayat Raj Rules. Panchayat has no jurisdiction to invoke summary eviction proceedings in respect of private properties. Any summary order for demolition or eviction passed without first establishing the land's public character through the proper adjudicatory process is void ab initio and a nullity in law. Karnataka High Court.
  • 23-March-2026
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Judgement
State Financial Corporation cannot ignore the guidance value fixed by the Government for assessing loan eligibility of an applicant. The Corporation cannot adopt private or 'presumptive' valuation methodologies that result in a lower property value than the official guidance value established by the State's Revenue Department. Karnataka High Court.
State Financial Corporation cannot ignore the guidance value fixed by the Government for assessing loan eligibility of an applicant. The Corporation cannot adopt private or 'presumptive' valuation methodologies that result in a lower property value than the official guidance value established by the State's Revenue Department. Karnataka High Court.
  • 23-March-2026
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Judgement
Motor Vehicles Act. Section 164 provides a fixed compensation of 5,00,000 on a no-fault basis, removing earlier income limits under Section 163-A. The insurer bears the burden to prove absence of a valid driving licence through cogent evidence, such as RTO records or official testimony. Karnataka High Court.
Motor Vehicles Act. Section 164 provides a fixed compensation of 5,00,000 on a no-fault basis, removing earlier income limits under Section 163-A. The insurer bears the burden to prove absence of a valid driving licence through cogent evidence, such as RTO records or official testimony. Karnataka High Court.
  • 23-March-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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