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  Undervaluation of transaction. Deputy Commissioner must, after giving the parties an opportunity of being heard, shall hold an enquiry to assess proper market value before levying the duty. Karnataka High Court.

  • 24-October-2024
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  Adverse possession. Starting point of limitation would be from the date defendant's possession became adverse and not from the date when the right of ownership arises to the plaintiff. Supreme Court.

  • 24-October-2024
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  In the absence of rival claims the Magistrate shall release seized properties ensuring that the material objects would be available for identification during the trial. Karnataka High Court.

  • 24-October-2024
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  N.I.Act. Filing a civil suit for recovery of cheque amount will not bar complaint for the offence under Section 138, though both spring from the same cause of action. Karnataka High Court.

  • 24-October-2024
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  Authorities cannot keep application for renewal of registration of the medical establishment in cold storage and then initiate criminal prosecution for non-registration. Karnataka High Court prescribes time-limit.

  • 25-October-2024
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  Unless the voidable/fraudulent sale transactions affecting plaintiff’s title are questioned as not binding, suit for declaration of title and possession is not maintainable. Karnataka High Court.

  • 23-October-2024
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  “Do not allow expensive and sophisticated goods to be damaged/ruined”. Karnataka High Court lays down guidelines for release of seized materials by the Police.

  • 23-October-2024
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  Karnataka Stamp Act. Civil court cannot delegate its power to the District Registrar of Stamps to decide on the nature of the document and to determine the deficit duty. Karnataka High Court.

  • 23-October-2024
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  SARFAESI Act and Rules. When bidder fails to deposit balance amount within the statutory period, forfeiture of the earnest money deposit is a statutory consequence which cannot be avoided by approaching the writ court. Karnataka High Court.

  • 23-October-2024
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  Mere change of counsel is not a ground to recall the witness under Section 311 Cr.P.C. Recalling of witnesses should not be permitted at the fag end of the trial. Karnataka High Court.

  • 23-October-2024
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  “Alleged acts of the petitioner depict wanton lust, depravity of senses, and has a chilling effect down the spine of the society”. Karnataka High Court rejects bail plea of Prajwal Revenna, ex MP in rape case.

  • 22-October-2024
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  Income Tax Act. Notice regarding escaped assessment cannot be issued when the amount is within the threshold limits. Karnataka High Court.

  • 22-October-2024
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