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  A condition in a tender document that creates an arbitrary and discriminatory classification based on the ownership of a resource, while the material quality and fitness of that resource remain identical, is unconstitutional and violative of Article 14 of the Constitution of India. Karnataka High Court.

  • 16-December-2025
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  Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. The Liquidator is entitled to forfeit the entire earnest money deposit and participation deposit money when a successful bidder in an e-auction fails to unconditionally accept the Letter of Intent as per the terms of the auction memorandum. Karnataka High Court.

  • 15-December-2025
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  Land acquisition. A landowner who has unequivocally expressed ‘No Objection’ to the land acquisition proceedings and sought compensation is not entitled to subsequently seek deletion of their lands from the acquisition. The deletion of such lands cannot be justified on the principle of negative equality, especially when the land forms a large, compact, vacant block suitable for the layout, and any administrative order for deletion is without a proper BDA Board resolution. Karnataka High Court.

  • 16-December-2025
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  Arbitration and Conciliation Act. Arbitration can be only between parties to the arbitration agreement. Directors or Shareholders cannot be made parties to arbitration proceedings merely because they are related to the company or due to concerns about the company's ability to pay. Karnataka High Court.

  • 14-December-2025
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  Mohammedan Law. The mere registration of a gift deed does not, by itself, establish compliance with all legal requirements. A valid gift must be supported by three essential elements: a clear declaration by the donor, acceptance by the donee, and contemporaneous as well as continuous delivery of possession to the donee. Unless these elements are proved, the donor remains entitled to subsequently alienate the property, and the donee cannot rely on an earlier, unproven gift to challenge the validity of later transactions. Karnataka High Court.

  • 15-December-2025
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  Arbitration and Conciliation Act. A petition under Section 11 though filed before the expiry of the mandatory 30-day notice period, need not be dismissed on technical grounds if the respondent concurs with the arbitrator's appointment. Karnataka High Court.

  • 15-December-2025
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  Land Acquisition Act 1894. Interest under Section 28 is an accretion to the value of the land and hence forms part of the enhanced compensation. Land acquisition authorities cannot deduct Tax deduction at source (TDS) on such payments made to the landowners. Karnataka High Court.

  • 13-December-2025
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  Government establishes web-enabled Revenue Court Case Monitoring System to effectively track cases before the Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner and Tahsildar courts, from case initiation through proceedings and final orders, with public access to dispute survey numbers and judgments. Karnataka High Court.

  • 13-December-2025
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  Following the Karnataka High Court’s identification of procedural lapses, Government introduces Revenue Court Cases Monitoring System for the effective management of Land Tribunal cases. Constitutes a dedicated committee.

  • 13-December-2025
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  Labour Law. When a reinstatement award is passed in favor of a workman, and the implementation of that award is subsequently stayed by an appellate court upon the employer's challenge, the principle of ‘no work no pay’ will not apply for the period the stay order was in operation, as the workman was prevented from working due to the employer's legal challenge. Karnataka High Court.

  • 13-December-2025
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  Though in cases involving violations of the principles of natural justice, the appropriate course is to remand the matter to afford the concerned party an opportunity of hearing, the contemporary view is to curtail litigation and not to multiply. An unwarranted remand by a higher court only initiates a fresh round of proceedings, which ought to be avoided. Supreme Court.

  • 15-December-2025
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  Arbitration and Conciliation Act. When the statutory time limit for making the arbitral award expires without an award being made, the mandate of the arbitrator stands terminated and the arbitrator becomes functus officio. In such a circumstance, the Court is empowered and obligated to substitute the arbitrator to ensure the expeditious resolution of the dispute. Supreme Court.

  • 12-December-2025
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