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  POCSO Act. ''When the accused specifically denies that the victim was a minor aged under 18 years, heavy burden lies on the prosecution to prove the same''. Karnataka High Court while acquitting the accused for want of minor age proof of the victim.

  • 08-January-2022
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  Suit filed by several persons cannot be withdrawn by only one of them without the concurrence of the other plaintiffs. Karnataka High Court

  • 06-January-2022
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  ''Taxation is not merely a source of revenue but is also a tool to achieve fiscal and social objective''. Karnataka High Court while upholding National Calamity Contingent Duty.

  • 06-January-2022
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  Bar against transfer of land granted to SC/ST applies even to a transfer in favour of SC/ST person hailing from another State. Supreme Court.

  • 05-January-2022
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  Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Jammu and Kashmir cannot be a ''Money Laundering Haven'' especially after the Indian Penal Code is made applicable to the province. Karnataka High Court.

  • 04-January-2022
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  Service Law. A delinquent has no right to be represented through counsel or agent unless the law specifically confers such a right. Supreme Court reiterates.

  • 04-January-2022
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  Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Disqualification under Section 12(5) applies even to pending proceedings commenced under agreements entered prior to 2015 amendment. Supreme Court reiterates..

  • 04-January-2022
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  Proceedings under Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 are NOT maintainable against relatives who did not live with or shared household with the complainant. Karnataka High Court.

  • 03-January-2022
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  Election Law. Court should not entertain proceedings which has the effect of interfering with election process. However, it can always entertain the proceedings which accelerate the election process. Karnataka High Court.

  • 03-January-2022
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  Karnataka Land Reforms Act. Doubtful tenant cannot get temple lands on the ground of agrarian reforms. Tribunal has to see that lands granted by devotees are not lost. Karnataka High Court.

  • 03-January-2022
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  ‘Police Informer’ would also come within the definition of ‘Witness’ under Section 2(k) of the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018. Karnataka High Court.

  • 02-January-2022
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  Karnataka High Court orders release of deserted wife and child held captive in shelter meant for victims of trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation. Imposes heavy costs on the Police officer for ''insensitive and inhuman'' act.

  • 24-December-2021
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