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  “Removing minor girl from the lawful custody of parents is clear case of kidnap”. Karnataka High Court convicts the accused while confirming his acquittal for the offence under the POCSO Act.

  • 25-May-2023
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  “Interest of the child is paramount in cases under the POCSO Act and the Court cannot appreciate the evidence on sentimental values.” Karnataka High Court sets aside the acquittal of the sexual offender.

  • 26-May-2023
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  Karnataka High Court rejects the challenge to ban of Social Democratic Party of India in view of the alternative remedy provided under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

  • 25-May-2023
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  Industrial Disputes Act. Consequential benefits upon reinstatement include earned leave and encashment of earned leave. Karnataka High Court.

  • 25-May-2023
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  ''It is incongruous not to acknowledge the contribution of Veerashaiva/Lingayat Mutts in achieving the constitutional aspiration of eradicating illiteracy and its associated evils by providing free education without discrimination''. Karnataka High Court.

  • 23-May-2023
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  Stamp Act is a taxing statute. In interpreting such a statute, equitable considerations cannot be applied. Supreme Court.

  • 24-May-2023
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  Labour Law. Under Section 33(c)(2) of the Industrial Dispute Act, Labour Court can determine employer and employee relationship, amounts due to workman and direct the payment thereof. Karnataka High Court.

  • 24-May-2023
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  Tenants of Municipal Corporation cannot claim equity on the basis of long standing usage of the premises so as to be allotted shops in newly constructed building without going to the process of auction. Karnataka High Court.

  • 24-May-2023
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  Urban Planning. BBMP cannot refuse to maintain passage/street on the ground that the said passage/street has not been handed over to the BBMP under a relinquishment deed. Karnataka High Court.

  • 23-May-2023
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  Urban Development Authority cannot demand surrender of land free of cost when the owner applies for building plan and khatha. Karnataka High Court.

  • 25-May-2023
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  “The Act is aimed at ‘distribution of material resources of community’ in the sense of Article 39(b) of the Constitution.” Karnataka High Court upholds the validity of the Karnataka Conferment of Ownership on Mulageni or Volamulageni Tenants Act.

  • 24-May-2023
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  Confinement of Pontiff in prison/custody cannnot be a ground to appoint Administrator to the Mutt in the absence of legislative sanction. Karnataka High Court.

  • 23-May-2023
  • Daksha Legal