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  Merely because the avowed objects of a private body linguistically partake the nature of certain functions which ordinarily governmental bodies do, it does not thereby become a limb or agency of the State. Karnataka High Court.

  • 01-November-2022
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  Mischief by killing or maiming animals. Mens rea, animus or intention is required to be established to constitute offences under Section 428 or Section 429 of IPC. Karnataka High Court.

  • 31-October-2022
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  Judiciary. ''Woodpeckers inside pose a larger threat than the storm outside''. Karnataka High Court.

  • 01-November-2022
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  There must be a specific allegation that the action complained of amounts to interference or attempt to interfere with the free exercise of electoral right by undue influence at an election to constitute offence under Section 171C,IPC.Karnataka High Court

  • 29-October-2022
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  Legal Metrology (Packed Commodities) Rules, 2011. Compounding of an offence by one accused will not prevent the other accused from seeking quashment of the proceedings. Karnataka High Court.

  • 29-October-2022
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  Mines And Minerals (Development And Regulation) Act, 1957. Geologist can initiate criminal proceedings under Mines and Minerals for the offences under the Act.

  • 31-October-2022
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  Accident involving pet or animal does not attract the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act or the Indian Penal Code. Karnataka High Court.

  • 29-October-2022
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  Land Acquisition Act. In respect of the awards passed after 2013 Act, appeal is maintainable only under Section 74 of the 2013 Act and not under Section 54 of the 1894 Act. Karnataka High Court.

  • 31-October-2022
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  Motor Vehicle Act. Karnataka High Court exercises power under Order 41 Rule 33 CPC to enhance compensation from 11 lakhs to 44 lakhs in the appeal filed by the Insurance Company.

  • 29-October-2022
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  When a document is fabricated before the Sub-Registrar, bar under Section 195(1)(a)(i) Cr.P.C applies only to proceedings under Section 177 and not under Sections 419, 420, 468 and 471, IPC. Karnataka High Court.

  • 28-October-2022
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  Arbitration and Conciliation Centre being run under the aegis of the High Court of Karnataka can appoint an Arbitrator if any of the parties individually or both the parties jointly were to approach the centre for such appointment. Karnataka High Court.

  • 31-October-2022
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  Legal Metrology (Packed Commodities) Rules, 2011. When liquid item is sold, the declaration in terms of weight/measures can be done either by weight or volume. Karnataka high Court.

  • 28-October-2022
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