The ongoing sleaze video case allegedly Involving MP Prajwal Revanna took a new twist Yesterday (May 9th) with the National Commission for Women (NCW) stating that a woman approached it accusing three men of threatening her to file a “false complaint”.
Today (3rd April) The National Green Tribunal acknowledged the water supply issue at M Chinnaswamy Stadium during IPL matches in Bengaluru, amidst a severe city-wide water crisis. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board permitted treated water supply, prompting NGT to register a case and issue notices to relevant authorities. The next hearing is scheduled for May 2.
Today (April 3rd) Judges, lawyers, and litigants in courtroom 1 of the Karnataka High Court were left disturbed as an unidentified man entered with a razor and inflicted injuries on himself. The incident occurred this afternoon in the presence of Chief Justice NV Anjaria and Justice HB Prabhakara Sastry.
Two Karnataka High Court judges, Justice SG Pandit and Justice Pradeep Singh Yerur, received intimidating and potentially dangerous phone calls, prompting them to file detailed FIRs to the Vidhan Soudha Police Station in Bengaluru. The calls were part of a coordinated effort to harass and defraud, leading to a formalized police investigation to uncover the culprits.
Today (15th March):Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa has been charged under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl during a meeting on February 2. The charges fall under sections 8 of POCSO and 354 A. Yediyurappa has denied the allegations and is cooperating with the police. The case is under investigation, and further details are awaited.
Today, a lending company based in the US alleged that Byju’s had failed to make payments totaling more than Rs 8,000 crore. National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in Bengaluru issued a notice regarding a petition filed by international lender Glas Trust LLC. The petition seeks the commencement of insolvency proceedings against Think & Learn Pvt Ltd, the parent entity of the educational technology startup Byju’s.
The Karnataka High Court has declined to quash non-bailable arrest warrants for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and other ministers, imposing a ₹10,000 fine on each. This ruling stems from a 2022 protest and emphasizes the legal responsibility of public figures in their actions. It sets a precedent for handling protests led by political figures and upholding public order.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled in favor of an elderly woman in a legal dispute over a gifted coffee estate, requiring her son and granddaughter to pay annual maintenance. This decision sets a legal precedent for family property disputes, emphasizing the importance of clarity and respect for familial agreements in property law.