हिंदी

POCSO Case: HC Extends Interim Order Restraining CID From Arresting Yediyurappa

The Karnataka High Court on Friday has extended its interim order preventing the Criminal Investigation Department from arresting former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa in a case registered against him under the Protection... Read more »
Karnataka High Court Stays Betting Activities at Bangalore Turf Club

Karnataka High Court Stays Betting Activities at Bangalore Turf Club

The Karnataka High Court has issued an order halting all forms of betting activities or races at the Bangalore Turf Club. The Facts of the Case On March 21, 2024, the Bangalore... Read more »
Karnataka High Court Stays Betting Activities at Bangalore Turf Club

Karnataka HC Directs Graffiti Writer to Face Trial

The court has ordered the man to face charges for allegedly writing derogatory graffiti about a female coworker on a restroom wall. Facts of the Case In March 2020, a female employee... Read more »
Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa Attends CID Inquiry in POCSO Case

Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa Attends CID Inquiry in POCSO Case

BS Yediyurappa, the former Chief Minister of Karnataka, has been accused under the POCSO Act. He attended a CID hearing recently after a court issued a non-bailable warrant against him, which was... Read more »
Karnataka High Court Acts on Elephant Deaths

Karnataka High Court Acts on Elephant Deaths

Karnataka High Court has taken notice regarding the unnatural deaths of elephants, including the recent passing of Dasara elephant Ashwathama, who lost his life due to electrocution. Facts of this Case The... Read more »
Karnataka HC Awards ₹8 Lakh to Family of Woman Who Died Boarding Wrong Train

Karnataka HC Awards ₹8 Lakh to Family of Woman Who Died Boarding Wrong Train

The Karnataka High Court has reversed a ruling made by the Railway Claims Tribunal and awarded compensation of ₹8,00,000 to the family of a woman who tragically died while trying to board... Read more »
Karnataka HC Awards ₹8 Lakh to Family of Woman Who Died Boarding Wrong Train

High Court Grants Bail to POCSO Accused Upon Marriage Promise to Victim

A single judge bench of Justice Rajendra Badamikar granted bail to the POCSO rape accused after the victim’s guardian and the accused came together and signed an affidavit wherein they agreed that the accused would... Read more »
Karnataka HC: Saying “go and hang yourself’ doesn’t amount to abetment

Karnataka HC: Saying “Go and Hang Yourself’ Doesn’t Amount to Abetment

The Karnataka High Court quashed the charges of abetment to suicide that were leveled against the petitioner, stating that mere utterance of the words ‘go and hang yourself’ doesn’t amount to charges... Read more »
High Court Upholds Executive Control in Bypass Construction Case

High Court Upholds Executive Control in Bypass Construction Case

The Karnataka High Court dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the construction of a bypass road. The primary reason cited by the Karnataka High Court for dismissing the PIL was that a... Read more »
SC Collegium

SC Collegium Recommends Appointment of Five Additional Judges of K’taka HC as Permanent Judges

The Supreme Court collegium, led by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, has recommended the names of five additional judges of the Karnataka High Court for appointment as permanent judges of... Read more »