S.17A PC Act Safeguards Public Servants From Frivolous Probe, Approval To Investigate Not Automatic Sanction To Prosecute: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has highlighted that Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act provides a protective shield for public servants from investigations related to decisions made in their official capacity. Justice N S Sanjay Gowda clarified that the approval process is designed to balance the interests of the State and its employees.“The integrity of a public servant is required...

Breaking | Karnataka HC Allows The Liver Doctor To Access X Account On Undertaking To Hide Alleged Defamatory Tweets Against Himalaya Corp

The Karnataka High Court today modified a trial court order suspending the account of Dr Cyriac Abby Philips who operates the widely popular X handle '@theliverdr'.Justice SG Pandit paved way for Dr Philips to access his account after he undertook to hide the alleged defamatory tweets against Himalaya Wellness Corporation and its products. Himalaya had contended that Dr. Philips has been...

'Is Education Reserved For Privileged?' : Karnataka High Court Expresses Concern Over Lack Of Toilets, Drinking Water In Govt Schools

The Karnataka High Court on Monday expressed its concern that the state government's negligence in providing basic amenities like drinking water and toilets in government schools was inadvertently fostering the growth of private educational institutions.A division bench of Chief Justice Prasanna B Varale and Justice Krishna S Dixit questioned the government's stance in a suo-motu PIL based...

Wife Living In Adultery Not Entitled To Maintenance From Husband Under Domestic Violence Act: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has held that a wife cannot claim maintenance from her husband under section 12 of the Domestic Violence Act, when she is in an adulterous relationship with another person. A single judge bench of Justice Rajendra Badamikar rejected the revision petition filed by the wife seeking to set aside the order of the Sessions court which in turn had set aside the order...

Karnataka High Court Disapproves Of Feeding Stray Dogs Near Vidhana Soudha Building, Says It May Lead To Health Hazards

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday frowned upon caregivers of street dogs feeding them next to the gate of Vidhana Soudha.A division bench of Chief Justice Prasanna B Varale and Justice Krishna S Dixit while considering a lawyer's plea seeking proper implementation of Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, orally observed,“Some areas which are important areas, including for safety...

Karnataka Govt Introduces Compensation Policy For Unnatural Deaths In Prisons, High Court Disposes PIL

The Karnataka government has informed the High Court that it has introduced a policy aimed at providing compensation to the next of kin or legal heirs of deceased prisoners who have met with unnatural deaths while in prison.The submission was made in a suo motu plea initiated to ensure the implementation of directions issued by the Supreme Court on September 15, 2017, in Re Inhuman Conditions...

PWD Cannot Permit Any Construction On Road Margin Of State Highways, Permission From Local Municipal Authority Must: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has held that though the road margin on a State Highway vests with the Public Works Department, it cannot sanction or allot a road margin area to any private party for putting up construction of any nature, even if such construction is for public convenience, without approval from Municipal Authority. A single judge bench of Justice Suraj Govindaraj allowed the...

Karnataka HC Admits X Corp's Appeal After Centre Refuses To Reconsider Account Blocking Orders, Will Decide If Intimation Of Reasons Mandatory

The Karnataka High Court today admitted the appeal preferred by X Corp (formerly Twitter) against the single judge’s dismissal of its challenge to the account blocking orders issued by the Union Government. A division bench of Justice G Narendar and Justice Vijaykumar A Patil admitted the appeal after counsel for the Ministry of Electronics & IT informed the Court that there was no...

No Compassionate Appointment To Married Daughter Residing With Husband: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has dismissed the appeal preferred by the married daughter of a deceased LIC employee seeking compassionate appointment.A division bench of Chief Justice Prasanna B Varale and Justice Krishna S Dixit observed that the appellant was married long before her father's death and was in any case residing with her husband.“Our scriptures injunct "bharta rakshati...

Attesting Witness To Sale Deed Can't Be Held Criminally Liable For Cheating In Absence Of Any Allegations Against Them: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has reiterated that an attesting witness to a sale deed cannot be dragged into a case of cheating if there is no other allegation against him except that he is an attesting witness. Justice M Nagaprasanna thus allowed the petition filed by one Rajesh Totaganti and quashed the proceedings initiated against him for offences punishable under sections 420, 465, 467, 468,...

Karnataka High Court Seeks 'Positive Response' From State On PIL By Visually Impaired For Restoration Of Audio Announcements On Public Transport

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday directed the State government to come out with a proper, positive and effective response to a PIL moved by a visually impaired person, seeking restoration of audio announcement service in State and Corporation buses and Metro railways.A division bench of Chief Justice Prasanna B Varale and Justice Krishna S Dixit asked the State to ensure 'safe and...

Driver Not Holding Valid Driving License Doesn't Automatically Lead To Finding Of 'Contributory Negligence': Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has reiterated that though driving a vehicle without a licence is an offence but the same by itself, may not lead to a finding of contributory negligence against the driver when met with an accident not caused by him.A division bench of Justice Mohammad Nawaz and Justice Rajesh Rai K modified the order of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal which tied 23%...