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  Appellate Court is required to consider an application for production of additional evidence under Order XLI Rule 27 of the Code of Civil Procedure along with the main appeal. The application should not be rejected simply because a similar request was denied by the trial court. Karnataka High Court.

  • 02-September-2025
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  When a site allotted for residential use falls within an area classified as a ‘commercial axis’ under the Zoning Regulations, the Planning Authority cannot deny a building permit for a commercial complex, as such development does not amount to a ‘change of land use’. Karnataka High Court.

  • 02-September-2025
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  For the purpose of Section 498-A IPC, cruelty must be established within the specific context of that provision, as its meaning may differ under other statutes. It must be shown that the woman was subjected to cruelty either continuously or persistently, or at least in close proximity to the time of lodging the complaint. Supreme Court.

  • 02-September-2025
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  Wakf Act. A Gazette Notification declaring land as Waqf property cannot override statutory vesting of that land under the Mysore (Personal and Miscellaneous) Inams Abolition Act. The Land Tribunal has the jurisdiction to decide on the tenancy rights of such lands. Karnataka High Court.

  • 02-September-2025
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  Motor Vehicles Act. Holder of licence to drive a Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) can drive/operate mobile crane, it being a non-transport vehicle with an unladen weight below 7,500 kgs. Karnataka High Court.

  • 02-September-2025
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  Waqf Board cannot use the Waqf Act to evict a person who has already been granted occupancy rights by the Land Tribunal. Karnataka High Court.

  • 01-September-2025
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  A claim for adverse possession fails when party making the claim asserts title through a sale agreement and, in the written statement, denies the title of the true owner. Such stand prevents the establishment of a hostile possession required for a claim of adverse possession. Karnataka High Court.

  • 01-September-2025
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  Motor Vehicles Act. Insurance company is liable for accidents involving insured machinery like crane on public roads when a specific additional premium ‘third party liability cover’ has been paid for. Karnataka High Court.

  • 01-September-2025
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  Karnataka Prisons Act. Remission can be granted to a prisoner even if the sentence is for a specified term unless the sentence awarded makes it clear that the detune shall not be entitled for premature release or remission or parole. Karnataka High Court.

  • 01-September-2025
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  Service Law. A transfer of a government employee, even if it is premature and based on a recommendation from a Member of Legislative Assembly is not invalid if it is done to address public grievances and is approved by the Chief Minister as per the guidelines for transfers. Karnataka High Court.

  • 01-September-2025
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  Proceedings under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure which are brought before a Family Court, are civil in nature. The Court has the discretion to accept evidence via affidavit. Karnataka High Court.

  • 30-August-2025
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  A sub-lease automatically terminates upon the expiration of the head-lease by efflux of time. A sub-lessee cannot obtain a temporary injunction to prevent the property's demolition by the new lawful owner. Karnataka High Court.

  • 30-August-2025
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