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  Occupancy rights cannot be claimed or granted under the Karnataka Land Reforms Act in respect of garden land (bagayat land). Karnataka High Court reiterates.

  • 14-September-2022
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  Right to administer under Article 30(1) accorded to a minority-run aided educational institution does not extend to its non-minority students. Delhi High Court.

  • 14-September-2022
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  There is an essential distinction between mistake and trickery. Deliberate suppression of withdrawal of earlier suit in later suit cannot be construed as a mistake. Supreme Court.

  • 14-September-2022
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  Existence of a competing co-operative society in the area is only a guiding factor and not a restriction to permit new co-operative society under the Karnataka Co-operative Societies Act. Karnataka High Court.

  • 14-September-2022
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  Ossification Test at an advanced age cannot be applied to determine the age for the purposes of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000. Supreme Court.

  • 13-September-2022
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  "The right to dignity and fair treatment under Article 21 of the Constitution is not only available to a living man but also to his body after his death". Supreme Court.

  • 13-September-2022
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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
  • Daksha Legal