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  Where full control of the motor vehicles are with the contractor, hiring of such motor vehicles/cranes is a ‘service’ and would not attract Sales Tax or Value Added Tax (VAT). Supreme Court.

  • 11-January-2024
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  Karnataka Sakala Services 2011. Application for transfer of khatha must be processed within 30 days from the date of the application either accepting or rejecting the same. Rejection shall be by way of a reasoned order. Karnataka High Court.

  • 10-January-2024
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  ‘Special provision in favour of women should also pass the test of equality.’ Karnataka High Court strikes down Indian Military Nursing Services Ordinance, 1943 in so far as providing hundred percent reservation for women in the cadre of nursing officers.

  • 10-January-2024
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  Area earmarked for road widening in a Master Plan under Section 12 (1) (b) of the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act cannot be taken over by the Planning Authority without paying compensation to the owner. Karnataka High Court.

  • 10-January-2024
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  'Policies which are in the realm of regulatory, economic and quality cannot be interfered by a Writ Court'. Karnataka High Court upholds quality control policy on import of plastic into the shores of the nation.

  • 09-January-2024
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  General Power of Attorney empowering the attorney to sell immovable property is a document creating an interest in the immovable property and the same requires compulsory registration. Karnataka High Court.

  • 10-January-2024
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  Transfer of Property Act. When same property is sold to different persons by the same owner, the earlier sale deed prevails over the later in view of Section 48. Karnataka High Court.

  • 09-January-2024
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  Cheque dishonour. Consenting witness to a loan agreement who is not signatory to cheque is not liable for prosecution for the dishonour of the cheque issued by the principal borrower. Karnataka High Court.

  • 09-January-2024
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  Transfer of immovable property by way of sale can only be by a deed of conveyance duly stamped and registered as required by law. No right, title or interest in the immovable property can be transferred by way unregistered document. Karnataka High Court.

  • 09-January-2024
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  When 'package/comprehensive' policy is issued, it covers all including the occupant, driver, pillion rider and the owner. Premium paid is irrelevant. Karnataka High Court.

  • 09-January-2024
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  Karnataka Land Revenue Act. Deputy Commissioner or the Assistant Commissioner has no power to review, revoke or cancel conversion of land already granted. Karnataka High Court.

  • 08-January-2024
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  Motor Vehicles Act. Transport Corporation is not entitled for compensation under the head, loss of revenue/idling charges when a bus meets with accident and spare bus is assigned on the scheduled route. Karnataka High Court.

  • 07-January-2024
  • Daksha Legal