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  DNA tests are not exploratory or investigatory experiments for determining paternity. Order directing that a minor child be subjected to DNA test should not be passed mechanically in each and every case. Supreme Court.

  • 22-February-2023
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  Cr.P.C. Section 125. Delay. Deserted wife bearing patiently for a few years, hoping that her husband would take her back, would not by itself disentitle her from claiming maintenance. Karnataka High Court.

  • 21-February-2023
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  Negotiable Instruments Act. Dishonour of cheque issued by outgoing/retired partner does NOT bind the partnership firm or other partners. Karnataka High Court.

  • 20-February-2023
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  Once a person is adopted, he cannot not have a right in the coparcenary property of the family of his natural birth. Bombay High Court.

  • 21-February-2023
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  Adopted son becomes Coparcner in the adopted family after severing all ties with his natural family. Supreme Court.

  • 21-February-2023
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  Investigation of non-cognizable offences. Mere endorsement by the Magistrate 'permitted' on the requisition cannot be construed as order under Section 155(2) of Cr.P.C. Karnataka High Court.

  • 21-February-2023
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  ‘’Pension is trite, not a bounty’’. In genuine cases where pensioners are unable to visit up to the Bank, it is the duty of the Bank officers to visit those persons and take Life Certificate and update them on the system. Karnataka High Court.

  • 21-February-2023
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  Negotiable Instruments Act. Section 138. Once NBW is issued against accused, the complainant need NOT take any further steps till NBW is executed or returned. Complaint can NOT be dismissed for not taking steps. Karnataka High Court.

  • 20-February-2023
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  'Karnataka High Court rejects the plea of teachers for enhancing age of superannuation.' Karnataka High Court.

  • 22-February-2023
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  Conviction under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 cannot be questioned under Section 482 Cr.P.C when appeal remedy is available. Karnataka High Court.

  • 22-February-2023
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  Arbitration and Conciliation Act. Amendment to Section 8. Application by any person claiming through or under the party to arbitration agreement-is prospective and does NOT apply to suits instituted prior to 23:10:2015.Karnataka High Court.

  • 18-February-2023
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  Karnataka Cooperative Societies Act. Person seeking employment, who has not yet become employee of the Co-operative Society, need not raise dispute under Section 70. Writ Petition is maintainable. Karnataka High Court.

  • 17-February-2023
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