Prospective, Retrospective and Retroactive Application of Laws. Should the Legislature expressly specify the prospective, retrospective or retroactive operation of laws to avoid interpretational disputes, conflicting judicial decisions and needless litigation? Karnataka High Court calls upon the Legislature, Law Commissions, jurists, Bar Councils, legal practitioners and other stakeholders to deliberate and evolve an effective solution.
Prospective, Retrospective and Retroactive Application of Laws. Should the Legislature expressly specify the prospective, retrospective or retroactive operation of laws to avoid interpretational disputes, conflicting judicial decisions and needless litigation? Karnataka High Court calls upon the Legislature, Law Commissions, jurists, Bar Councils, legal practitioners and other stakeholders to deliberate and evolve an effective solution.
  • 21-October-2026
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Judgement
Prevention of Corruption Act. Prior approval under Section 17A of the Act is not required where an inquiry, enquiry or investigation concerning matters covered by the said provision commenced before the amendment introducing Section 17A came into force. Karnataka High Court.
Prevention of Corruption Act. Prior approval under Section 17A of the Act is not required where an inquiry, enquiry or investigation concerning matters covered by the said provision commenced before the amendment introducing Section 17A came into force. Karnataka High Court.
  • 21-October-2026
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Judgement
Why is a regime-change revolution difficult in India?
Why is a regime-change revolution difficult in India?
  • 21-October-2026
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Criminal liability of parents for permitting minors to drive. A parent who knowingly entrusts a motor vehicle to a minor, resulting in a fatal accident, can be prosecuted for culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part-II IPC, where the material prima facie discloses conscious entrustment and knowledge of the likelihood of causing death. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1471
Criminal liability of parents for permitting minors to drive. A parent who knowingly entrusts a motor vehicle to a minor, resulting in a fatal accident, can be prosecuted for culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part-II IPC, where the material prima facie discloses conscious entrustment and knowledge of the likelihood of causing death. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1471
  • 19-October-2026
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Judgement
Advocates practicing the legal profession without passing AIB Exam for several years amounts to the criminal offence of cheating. Karnataka High Court permits criminal prosecution while issuing directions to the Bar Council. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1460.
Advocates practicing the legal profession without passing AIB Exam for several years amounts to the criminal offence of cheating. Karnataka High Court permits criminal prosecution while issuing directions to the Bar Council. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 1460.
  • 19-October-2026
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Judgement
Right to Information Act – Disclosure of Vigilance Enquiry Records. An investigating agency exempted under Section 24(4) of the RTI Act cannot claim blanket immunity from disclosure of information relating to allegations of corruption. A person against whom a vigilance enquiry was conducted and subsequently closed is entitled to obtain the enquiry reports and connected records, subject to statutory exemptions. Madras High Court.
Right to Information Act – Disclosure of Vigilance Enquiry Records. An investigating agency exempted under Section 24(4) of the RTI Act cannot claim blanket immunity from disclosure of information relating to allegations of corruption. A person against whom a vigilance enquiry was conducted and subsequently closed is entitled to obtain the enquiry reports and connected records, subject to statutory exemptions. Madras High Court.
  • 17-October-2026
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Judgement
Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations. ‘Immediate suspension of license does not mean instantaneous’. The power of immediate suspension of a Customs Broker’s licence under Regulation 16(1) is an exceptional preventive measure, exercisable only upon recording reasons establishing the necessity for immediate action. Madras High Court.
Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations. ‘Immediate suspension of license does not mean instantaneous’. The power of immediate suspension of a Customs Broker’s licence under Regulation 16(1) is an exceptional preventive measure, exercisable only upon recording reasons establishing the necessity for immediate action. Madras High Court.
  • 17-October-2026
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Judgement
A void document is void from its inception and does not require any challenge to it as an absolute necessity as the same is just a mere formality. ‘Void’ is ‘Void’ forever and cannot be made valid merely because no challenge is made. Karnataka High Court.
A void document is void from its inception and does not require any challenge to it as an absolute necessity as the same is just a mere formality. ‘Void’ is ‘Void’ forever and cannot be made valid merely because no challenge is made. Karnataka High Court.
  • 16-October-2026
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Judgement
Employees’ Compensation Act. The monthly wages of an employee, for the purpose of calculating compensation, cannot be assessed below the amount notified by the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Further, the ‘pay and recover’ principle is applicable to compensation awarded under the Act. Karnataka High Court.
Employees’ Compensation Act. The monthly wages of an employee, for the purpose of calculating compensation, cannot be assessed below the amount notified by the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Further, the ‘pay and recover’ principle is applicable to compensation awarded under the Act. Karnataka High Court.
  • 16-October-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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Article
'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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