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  Vehicle classification for toll collection is governed by the National Highways Act. The concessionaire can levy additional toll charges post facto when there's a mismatch between a vehicle's registration details and its FASTag declaration. Karnataka High Court.

  • 10-June-2025
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  Once land is acquired and possession is taken for public purposes, title vests with the State/Authority. Remedy available to the landowner is only under the land acquisition legislation and not by way of civil suit. Karnataka High Court.

  • 10-June-2025
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  Person who has been allotted land at a higher rate cannot seek for a reduced rate on change in the allotment price applicable to subsequent allottees, by invoking Article 14 of the Constitution of India. Karnataka High Court.

  • 09-June-2025
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  Negotiable Instruments Act. Endorsement made by the bank while returning the cheque as ‘’account is closed’’ is akin to ‘’insufficient funds’’ attracting the penal provision under Section 138. Karnataka High Court.

  • 09-June-2025
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  Karnataka Grama Swaraj and Panchayat Raj Act. If a Grama Panchayat does not communicate its decision on an application for a building license or trade license within 60 days, the licenses are deemed to have been granted by operation of law. The authority cannot later invalidate the deemed approval. Karnataka High Court.

  • 09-June-2025
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  An interlocutory order which is a step in the procedure that leads to final decree, if had not been appealed against, can be a ground in the appeal arising out of the decree. Karnataka High Court.

  • 07-June-2025
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  Negotiable Instruments Act. Magistrate, when directing interim compensation, must grant the statutory period of 60 days for payment. Granting a shorter initial period is a legal infirmity. Karnataka High Court.

  • 07-June-2025
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  A person who chooses not to participate in the tender process cannot subsequently claim the right to challenge the tender conditions or the process itself, as he lacks the necessary locus standi. Karnataka High Court.

  • 07-June-2025
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  Khatha transfer. Role of the Revenue authorities is limited to giving effect to recorded ownership for fiscal purposes, not adjudicating complex title disputes which fall within the exclusive purview of civil courts. Karnataka High Court.

  • 06-June-2025
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  An oral gift (Hiba) under Mohammedan Law does not require compulsory registration or payment of stamp duty based on market value, and a written record of such a gift does not alter its fundamental nature or requirements. Karnataka High Court.

  • 06-June-2025
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  Planning authority cannot reject an application for a development plan on the sole premise of a mere proposal for future development or acquisition, unless a formal notification for acquisition has been issued. Karnataka High Court.

  • 06-June-2025
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  Irrevocable General Power of Attorney along with an Agreement of Sale and affidavit executed by the lease-cum-sale allottee prior to the judgment in Suraj Lamps can be relied on for the purpose of executing sale deed by the Development Authority in favour of the GPA holder. Karnataka High Court.

  • 06-June-2025
  • Daksha Legal