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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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  A resolution plan which does not meet the requirements of Section 30 (2) of IBC is invalid and not binding on the Central Government, State Government, statutory or other authority, creditor, financial creditor to whom a debt is owed. Supreme Court.

  • 08-September-2022
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  Damages payable by tenant to landlord based on the rate at which landlord could have let out the premises cannot be equated to the profit the tenant might have received with ordinary diligence. Supreme Court.

  • 08-September-2022
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  ‘’Fair trial includes fair investigation which is part of Article 20 and 21 of the Constitution of India.’’ Taking note of utter failure of the Police to deal with powerful accused, Karnataka High Court refers murder case to CBI for further investigation

  • 07-September-2022
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  Permission to demolish dilapidated building. Though issuance of notice to adjacent owner is not necessary, it is incumbent to notify when demolition poses threat. Karnataka High Court.

  • 08-September-2022
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