Karnataka Stamp Act. While determining the market value of a leased property, registration authorities cannot rely solely on the guidance value. They are required to consider any restrictive clauses in the lease such as limitations on use, transfer, or enjoyment which may diminish the property’s value in comparison to an unencumbered freehold property. Karnataka High Court.
Karnataka Stamp Act. While determining the market value of a leased property, registration authorities cannot rely solely on the guidance value. They are required to consider any restrictive clauses in the lease such as limitations on use, transfer, or enjoyment which may diminish the property’s value in comparison to an unencumbered freehold property. Karnataka High Court.
  • 27-March-2026
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Payment of Gratuity Act is a special, self-contained code. The Appellate Authority has no jurisdiction to entertain an appeal or condone delay once a total period of 120 days from the date of receipt of the order has expired, and it has no power to extend this period further. Karnataka High Court.
Payment of Gratuity Act is a special, self-contained code. The Appellate Authority has no jurisdiction to entertain an appeal or condone delay once a total period of 120 days from the date of receipt of the order has expired, and it has no power to extend this period further. Karnataka High Court.
  • 27-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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Civil Procedure Code. Section 24. A transfer application falls within the ambit of ‘other proceedings,’ and an order passed on such an application constitutes a ‘case decided,’ as it finally disposes of the matter before the District Judge. Consequently, a Civil Revision Petition is maintainable against such an order. Karnataka High Court.
Civil Procedure Code. Section 24. A transfer application falls within the ambit of ‘other proceedings,’ and an order passed on such an application constitutes a ‘case decided,’ as it finally disposes of the matter before the District Judge. Consequently, a Civil Revision Petition is maintainable against such an order. Karnataka High Court.
  • 27-March-2026
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Service Law. When the State Government provides an explicit assurance through official correspondence that candidates securing a minimum qualifying mark in a selection process will be appointed, such candidates acquire a 'Legitimate Expectation' of appointment. The State cannot subsequently deny these appointments by citing the abolition of the cadre or changes in recruitment rules. Karnataka High Court.
Service Law. When the State Government provides an explicit assurance through official correspondence that candidates securing a minimum qualifying mark in a selection process will be appointed, such candidates acquire a 'Legitimate Expectation' of appointment. The State cannot subsequently deny these appointments by citing the abolition of the cadre or changes in recruitment rules. Karnataka High Court.
  • 27-March-2026
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Land Acquisition Act. Section 28A is a benevolent provision designed to ensure 'parity in compensation'. A landowner is not prohibited from filing a second application for re-determination of compensation if a higher amount is subsequently awarded, even if he has already benefited from an earlier re-determination based on a lower Reference Court award. Supreme Court.
Land Acquisition Act. Section 28A is a benevolent provision designed to ensure 'parity in compensation'. A landowner is not prohibited from filing a second application for re-determination of compensation if a higher amount is subsequently awarded, even if he has already benefited from an earlier re-determination based on a lower Reference Court award. Supreme Court.
  • 27-March-2026
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Suicide of a minor following consumption of liquor: A licensee is not only prohibited from serving alcohol to minors but is also under a duty to ensure that minors are not allowed to remain on premises where intoxicants are sold or manufactured. Karnataka High Court rejects plea of Brewing Company partner challenging criminal prosecution.
Suicide of a minor following consumption of liquor: A licensee is not only prohibited from serving alcohol to minors but is also under a duty to ensure that minors are not allowed to remain on premises where intoxicants are sold or manufactured. Karnataka High Court rejects plea of Brewing Company partner challenging criminal prosecution.
  • 25-March-2026
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A writ of mandamus for the payment of compensation for improvements on acquired land cannot be issued in the absence of clear, contemporaneous documentary evidence proving that such structures existed prior to the issuance of the preliminary notification. To succeed in such a claim, the petitioner must establish a 'legally enforceable right' based on verified records rather than bare assertions. Karnataka High Court.
A writ of mandamus for the payment of compensation for improvements on acquired land cannot be issued in the absence of clear, contemporaneous documentary evidence proving that such structures existed prior to the issuance of the preliminary notification. To succeed in such a claim, the petitioner must establish a 'legally enforceable right' based on verified records rather than bare assertions. Karnataka High Court.
  • 26-March-2026
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A party cannot be held 'jointly and severally' liable for a monetary claim in the absence of any oral or documentary evidence linking that party to the transaction. An admission by the plaintiff during cross-examination that a particular defendant was not involved in the deal or the receipt of funds is fatal to the claim against that individual. Karnataka High Court.
A party cannot be held 'jointly and severally' liable for a monetary claim in the absence of any oral or documentary evidence linking that party to the transaction. An admission by the plaintiff during cross-examination that a particular defendant was not involved in the deal or the receipt of funds is fatal to the claim against that individual. Karnataka High Court.
  • 26-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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