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  Lands allotted under the ‘Grow More Food’ Scheme which are thrown open to the general public rather than specially reserved members of depressed classes do not constitute ‘granted land’ under the SC/ST (PTCL) Act. Karnataka High Court.

  • 09-June-2026
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  Unauthorised issuance of a duplicate SIM card by a telecom service provider constitutes negligence and deficiency in service, rendering it vicariously liable for consequential cyber fraud. Karnataka High Court awards punitive damages against BSNL.

  • 06-June-2026
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  Right to speedy trial is part of Article 21. Where investigation into an offence remains pending for an unduly prolonged period without adequate justification, the accused/complainant may approach the High Court under Section 528 BNSS / Section 482 CrPC seeking appropriate directions for expeditious investigation, status updates, or, in the case of the accused, quashing of the proceedings. Supreme Court 2026 Daksha Legal SC 136-140

  • 06-June-2026
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  When a statutory levy is enhanced, it overrides inconsistent contractual terms. Royalty liability under MMRD Act is determined by the law in force on the date of removal/dispatch of minerals. A purchaser cannot avoid payment of an increased statutory royalty merely because the auction and contract were concluded before the amendment. Supreme Court.

  • 06-June-2026
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  The constitutional right to travel abroad must be balanced against the victim's right to a speedy trial and the public interest. An accused facing criminal prosecution may retain possession of his passport, but foreign travel even on medical grounds can be restricted when all medical facilities exist domestically. Supreme Court. 2026 Daksha Legal SC 131-135

  • 06-June-2026
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  Hindu Succession Act. Section 8. Upon the death of a coparcener, his interest devolves upon his legal heirs as tenants-in-common and not as joint tenants. A widow cannot assume the status of karta of the family, nor can she alienate any portion of the property on the plea of legal necessity so as to affect or bind the shares devolving upon the legal heirs of the deceased. Supreme Court. 2026 Daksha Legal SC 125-130

  • 05-June-2026
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  Motor Vehicles Act. Future prospects can be awarded even to cases where the deceased was not employed. No person can remain as static since there is always an incessant effort to enhance one’s income for sustenance and income. Karnataka High Court.

  • 05-June-2026
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  Hindu Marriage Act. Persistent refusal of sexual relation without a reasonable cause constitutes mental cruelty and is a valid ground for divorce under Section 13(1)(ia). Withholding sexual intimacy inflicts severe emotional distress and undermines the bedrock of marriage. Supreme Court.

  • 04-June-2026
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  When a plaintiff pleads a later date of knowledge regarding fraud or denial of rights in a suit for cancellation of a deed, limitation under Article 59 of the Limitation Act becomes a mixed question of law and fact, and the plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC. Delhi High Court.

  • 03-June-2026
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  SARFAESI Act. The mandatory requirement of pre-deposit contemplated under the second proviso to Section 18(1) applies only to a borrower. A non-borrower cannot be compelled to make any pre-deposit as a condition precedent for maintainability of the appeal. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 193-210

  • 04-June-2026
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  Partnership Act. At the stage of registration of a partnership firm, the District Registrar cannot embark upon an enquiry into the validity of the partnership, its internal arrangements, or any alleged procedural irregularities in its past affairs except verifying fulfilment of statutory requirements. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal 187-192

  • 04-June-2026
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  SARFAESI Act. Bar under Section 34 does not apply where a plaintiff alleges that a mortgage was created through fraud or that the title documents held by the bank are forged,. When a suit is filed for a declaration of title and a challenge is made to the validity of the mortgage on the grounds of fraud, plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC. Karnataka High Court. 2026 Daksha Legal Kar 173-186

  • 02-June-2026
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