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  Municipal authorities cannot issue trade licenses that violate zonal regulations governing land use. If a property is designated primarily for residential use with limited permission for commercial use, the issuance of a trade license for commercial activities exceeding the permissible limit does not legalize the unauthorized commercial use. Karnataka High Court.

  • 17-April-2025
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  Magistrate has the authority to grant interim maintenance to a wife under the Domestic Violence Act, even after the respondent has appeared and filed objections and pending consideration of the main matter. Karnataka High Court.

  • 16-April-2025
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  Karnataka Land Revenue Act. When a landowner's name is removed from the RTC due to alleged non-payment of revenue, the Tahasildar has a legal obligation to consider the landowner's representation for restoration of their name. Forfeiture of land should be proportional to the unpaid revenue. Karnataka High Court.

  • 16-April-2025
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  Mere execution of lease-cum-sale deed and possession certificate without actual delivery of possession will not absolve the BDA to allot alternate site when the site itself is not handed over to the allottee. Karnataka High Court.

  • 16-April-2025
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  Property owners are entitled to just compensation for structures affected by high tension power lines, even if the structures were built after the power lines were installed, as long as such construction was not legally prohibited. Karnataka High Court.

  • 16-April-2025
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  All women are equal but for the personal laws which treat them differently. Uniform Civil Code and its enforcement give justice to women and achieve equality of status and opportunity. Karnataka High Court.

  • 16-April-2025
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  A Government entity, like the Road Transport Corporation, cannot take two contradictory stands as a model litigant. Contending that a driver was driving properly while simultaneously initiating proceedings for rash and negligent driving alleging misconduct is not permissible. Karnataka High Court.

  • 15-April-2025
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  Co-operative Societies. When the statutory rule provides for service of notice in a particular manner i.e. sending ineligible voters only by registered post, procedural irregularity can affect the validity of the election process. Karnataka High Court.

  • 15-April-2025
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  In suits for specific performance concerning land granted to SC/ST individuals, courts may grant injunctions to prevent alienation or creation of third-party interests in the property, pending government permission to alienate the property. Karnataka High Court.

  • 15-April-2025
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  Karnataka Land Reforms Act. Landless persons are entitled for grant of surplus land vested in the Government under Sections 79A, section 79B or under any other provision of the Act. High Court can issue mandamus directing the Deputy Commissioner to consider the representation in accordance with the law. Karnataka High Court.

  • 15-April-2025
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  The Registry of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority has no power to decide on the maintainability of a complaint, as it is a judicial function that must be performed by the RERA authority itself. Karnataka High Court.

  • 15-April-2025
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  Karnataka SC/ST (PTCL) Act. A sale deed executed in respect of granted land under the Act and presented for registration prior to obtaining permission is not void ab initio if the registration is completed after obtaining valid permission. Karnataka High Court.

  • 12-April-2025
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