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  Representation of Peoples Act. Election petition without attestation by the petitioner suffers from an incurable defect and the same is liable to be dismissed. Karnataka High Court.

  • 12-February-2024
  • Daksha Legal
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  Recognition of Trade Union cannot be demanded as a matter of right. Recognition depends on the discretion of the employer which cannot be imposed by invoking Articles 226 of the Constitution of India. Karnataka High Court.

  • 12-February-2024
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  Assistant Commissioner has no power to initiate suo motu proceedings under Section 136(2) of the Karnataka Land Revenue Act in respect of the entries made in the land records. Karnataka High Court.

  • 10-February-2024
  • Daksha Legal
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  Negotiable Instruments Act. When cause of action is same resulting in issuance of common notice, single complaint is maintainable for multiple cheques issued by the respondent/accused. Karnataka High Court.

  • 10-February-2024
  • Daksha Legal
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  Delay in completion of the project on the industrial site allotted by the KIADB. Allotment cannot be straightaway cancelled by the authority without giving opportunity to the allottee. Karnataka High Court.

  • 09-February-2024
  • Daksha Legal
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  Respondent in an appeal can state that finding against him on a particular issue ought to have been in his favour without filing appeal or cross objection. Appellate court cannot reject the plea when cross appeal is not filed. Karnataka High Court.

  • 09-February-2024
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  Indian Succession Act. Apart from the executor named in the Will, even other persons can seek for a probate under Section 276 depending on the circumstances. Karnataka High Court.

  • 08-February-2024
  • Daksha Legal
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  Karnataka SC/ST (PTCL) Act. When violation of the Act is alleged and resumption is sought by way of an application, it is the duty of the Assistant Commissioner to consider the application. Karnataka High Court.

  • 08-February-2024
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  Clear case of ‘malicious parent syndrome’. Karnataka High Court laments at fighting parents using girl child as false victim of sexual harassment. Quashes proceedings against stepfather of girl child.

  • 08-February-2024
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  Acquisition of land granted under the Land Grant Rules. The grantee is entitled to compensation. Karnataka High Court.

  • 08-February-2024
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  Adoption validly made by widow of deceased coparcener. Adopted son can claim a share in the family properties as if the joint family exits though partition had taken place after the death of the adoptive father. Karnataka High Court.

  • 07-February-2024
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  ‘Howsoever high you may be, law is above you’. Karnataka High Court rejects plea of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and others against criminal prosecution for unlawful assembly.

  • 07-February-2024
  • Daksha Legal