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  A hereditary and rotational religious office like Thantriship in a Hindu temple, established by long-standing tradition and confirmed by administrative orders, cannot be transferred or bequeathed to a non-lineage individual through a Will or Power of Attorney. Karnataka High Court.

  • 05-June-2025
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  Revenue authorities cannot refuse mutation general objection or a pending civil suit that does not directly challenge the validity of the registered deed or the specific property conveyed by it. Karnataka High Court.

  • 05-June-2025
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  Tenants who suffered eviction decree cannot invoke Section 92 CPC to protect their possession, as this would unlawfully circumvent the finality of prior judgments and exceed the scope of a public trust suit. Karnataka High Court.

  • 05-June-2025
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  A public advertisement soliciting proposals is merely an invitation to offer. The submission of proposals in response thereto amounts to an offer. In the absence of an express acceptance, no concluded contract comes into existence. Suit for injunction or damages based on an alleged breach of such a contract is not maintainable. Karnataka High Court.

  • 05-June-2025
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  ‘’Constitution of India mandates protection of the monuments and places of historic importance from spoilation and disfigurement. Corporations cannot sanction building plan within the prohibited area’’. Karnataka High Court directs issuance of circular barring grant of permission to put up new constructions.

  • 04-June-2025
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  When a development has been approved under a prevailing Interim Master Plan, the subsequent notification of a final Master Plan that alters the land use designation does not revoke the prior development approval. The validity of the prior approval persists, especially where the developer has acted in accordance with it and third-party rights have been created. Karnataka High Court.

  • 04-June-2025
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  Karnataka Land Revenue Act. Deputy Commissioner cannot reject an application for conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural purpose on the ground that the original grantee of the land had violated the conditions of the grant. Karnataka High Court.

  • 04-June-2025
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  Negotiable Instruments Act. Magistrate is duty-bound to first consider the application for condonation of delay, after due notice to the parties, and pass a speaking order before proceeding to record the sworn statement or take cognizance of the offence. Karnataka High Court.

  • 04-June-2025
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  Once layout plan is sanctioned after verifying water course, pathway etc, Planning Authority must inspect formation of layout as per the sanctioned plan. Karnataka High Court.

  • 03-June-2025
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  Acquisition under the BDA Act. Land loser can choose compensation in the form of land or site instead of cash anytime before he actually withdraws the cash compensation. Karnataka High Court.

  • 03-June-2025
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  Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. Father-in-law and Brothers-in-law who are enjoying joint family properties are also bound to pay maintenance and provide separate residence to woman. Karnataka High Court.

  • 03-June-2025
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  When suit for specific performance is dismissed and in the absence of prayer against dispossession, defendant/owner has a right to get back possession of the property in accordance with law. Karnataka High Court.

  • 03-June-2025
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