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Karnataka High Court Half Yearly Digest: January To June 2022 [Citations 1 - 237]
PS Mohan v. State Of Karnataka. 2022 LiveLaw (Kar) 1 Dr. R. Chandrashekara v. State Of Karnataka. 2022 LiveLaw (Kar) 2 Malappa @Malingaraya v. State of Karnataka. 2022 LiveLaw (Kar) 3 Anish Mohammed Rawther v. The Deputy Director, Enforcement Directorate. 2022 LiveLaw (Kar) 4 Chepudira Madaiah v. Mallengada Chengappa. 2022 LiveLaw (Kar) 5 Bandenawaj v. The State Of...
'I Wonder Where Kerala Is Going': High Court Expresses Shock At Killing Of Two Women In Suspected Human Sacrifice Case
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday took note of the reports stating that two women were abducted and killed as part of a black magic ritual at Elanthoor Village in Pathanamthitta, and expressed its shock and disbelief at the news. Justice Devan Ramachandran wondered where the State was heading to, while referring to the incident. "Some of the things happening here are beyond the limits...
Provisions Of Kerala Co-operative Societies Act For Determining Continuance Of Membership Are Mandatory: High Court
The Kerala High Court on Friday declared that when specific provisions have been provided under the Kerala Co-operative Societies Act, 1969 for determining the continuance of a person as a member of Society, the same would have to be adhered to. Justice T.R. Ravi, while allowing the petition filed by members of the Walayar Milk Producers Cooperative Society, thus observed, "When...
Can't Deny Compassionate Appointment To Child Born From Second Wife Of A Deceased Employee: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court (Jodhpur Bench) has observed that a compassionate appointment cannot be denied to the child born from the second wife of the deceased employee. To arrive at the conclusion, the bench of Justice Kuldeep Mathur relied upon the Supreme Court's recent ruling in the case of Mukesh Kumar vs Union of India 2022 LiveLaw (SC) 205 wherein it was observed that a...
Rajasthan HC Stays BCI Decision Halting Elections Of High Court Bar Association At Jaipur
The Rajasthan High Court today stayed a direction passed by the Bar Council of India halting the elections of the High Court Bar Association at Jaipur, after the Council was moved to implement the principle of "One Bar One Vote" in the State. The single bench of Justice Mahendra Goyal has issued notices to BCI, Bar Council of Rajasthan and High Court Bar Association Jaipur. The...
Wildlife Forensic Labs With Outdated Equipment Render False-Positive Test Results On Shahtoosh Hair: PIL in Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court Tuesday issued notice on a plea seeking improved infrastructure in the forensic science laboratories (FSLs) that are engaged in wildlife forensics. The petition demands modern 'Scanning Electron Microscopic' technology and DNA testing procedures in the labs.A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad has sought response from...
Gyanvapi Mosque Committee Objects To Hindu Worshippers' 'Shiva Linga' Scientific Probe Plea, Varanasi Court Adjourns Case Till Oct 14
The Varanasi Court today adjourned the hearing to October 14 in a plea moved by the Hindu worshippers seeking a scientific investigation into 'Shiva Linga', reportedly found inside the Gyanvapi Mosque premises.District Judge AK Vishvesha adjourned the hearing after the Anjuman Intezamia Committee (which manages Gyanvapi mosque) objected to the plea moved by Hindu worshippers. The Court is...
Authenticate Surety's Identity With Aadhaar, Maintain A Register Of Sureties: Karnataka High Court Issues Directions To Curb Fake Sureties
The Karnataka High Court has issued a slew of directions to be followed by authorities whenever any surety is furnished for release of an accused on bail.A single judge bench of Justice Suraj Govindaraj while hearing a petition filed by the 65-year-old Narayana. B - who died during the pendency of the case. The case related to an instance of fake surety.The bench noted that several reports...
Madras High Court Requests Advocate General To Consider Invoking Vexatious Litigation (Prevention) Act Against Chennai Resident
The Madras High Court recently requested the Advocate General R Shunmugasundaram to consider passing appropriate orders under the Vexatious Litigation (Prevention) Act 1949 against a Chennai resident who is prima facie in the habit of filing vexatious litigations in different courts throughout the state.The bench of Justice Paresh Upadhyay and Justice D Bharatha Chakravarthy gave liberty to...
Objectionable Pictures Annexed With Petitions Invade Parties' Privacy: Bombay HC Advises Advocates To Exercise Caution
The Bombay High Court has warned all advocates against annexing objectionable pictures to petitions filed in the High Court, citing the invasion of privacy. A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Justice SM Modak imposed cost of Rs. 25, 000 on the petitioner's advocate who had annexed pictures to the petition. "We expect, all lawyers/Advocates to exercise...
'Mischievous And Preposterous': Karnataka HC Lambasts Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences For Registering FIR Against Panel Counsel
The Karnataka High Court has rapped the administration of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) for indulging in acts of registering cases against the advocates who represent it before the court, when the decision delivered is not in its favour."The University or the Registrar who has now sought to explain out the circumstances, is admonished and is directed to exercise caution...