Relief For Adani’s ACC: Karnataka HC Quashes Limestone Royalty Demand, Says Levy Is On Actual Minerals Extracted, Not A Notional Norm

The Karnataka High Court set aside a royalty demand against cement major ACC Limited, holding that the State cannot assess royalty on limestone using a “notional conversion factor” where the company’s actual weighment data is credible and unrebutted, and where a technical body had physically verified the consumption. Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has quashed […]

“Ellarigu Namaskara”: Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju Takes Oath as Karnataka High Court Judge

Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju was sworn in as a Judge of the Karnataka High Court by Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru. Beginning her speech in Kannada, she expressed gratitude and pledged to serve with dedication and humility.

“We Have Given No Orders”: Karnataka High Court Clarifies on Bike Taxi Ban After Rapido, Uber Resume Services

The Karnataka High Court clarified it never allowed bike taxi aggregators like Rapido and Uber to operate, saying: “We have given no orders.” The bench warned the state not to harass individual riders while policy decisions are still pending.