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  President of a Gram Panchayat has no power under the Karnataka Gram Swaraj and Panchayat Raj Act, 1993 to cancel khata registered in favour of a person. Karnataka High Court.

  • 13-September-2022
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  Administrator under Section 27A of the Societies Registration Act cannot be appointed on vague allegations of irregularities in conducting election. Karnataka High Court.

  • 12-September-2022
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  Defendant cannot be placed exparte merely on process server report unless the court is satisfied that each one of the steps contemplated for service of notice is complied with. Karnataka High Court.

  • 12-September-2022
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  Civil court cannot enhance compensation under the Indian Telegraph Act towards diminution value if the Deputy Commissioner has already awarded under a particular head. Karnataka High Court.

  • 12-September-2022
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  Person who relinquishes land in favour of Corporation is entitled to maximum Transferable Development Rights as per the amendment to KTCP Act. Karnataka High Court.

  • 13-September-2022
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  Corruption is an offence against the State and the society at large. Criminal cases involving corruption by a public servant cannot be quashed on the basis of a settlement reached between the parties. Supreme Court.

  • 08-September-2022
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  Dishonestly receiving stolen property. Initial possession of stolen goods may not be illegal but retaining those with the knowledge that it was stolen property, makes it culpable. Supreme Court.

  • 09-September-2022
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  Prevention of Corruption Act. Previous sanction is not required before passing an order for investigation under Section 156(3) of Cr.P.C. Authoritative pronouncement of the Karnataka High Court.

  • 08-September-2022
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  Limitation to claim for mesne profits from tenant falls under Article 113 and not under Article 51 of the Limitation Act since the cause of action is a continuing one. Supreme Court.

  • 08-September-2022
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  Once lease comes to an end, lessee’s interest would come to an end. Such lessee who remains a ‘tenant at sufferance’ has no right to transfer the lease. Supreme Court.

  • 09-September-2022
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  An accused who secures anticipatory bail with condition to co-operate in the investigation cannot normally seek quashment of the criminal proceedings. Karnataka High Court.

  • 09-September-2022
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  Court can allow amendment of pleadings even after commencement of trial if it is satisfied that inspite of due diligence the party “could not have raised” the issue before commencement of the trial. Karnataka High Court.

  • 08-September-2022
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