Karnataka High Court Frames Contempt Charges Against Three Officials Over Pension For Monthly Rated Labourers

Contempt charges over pension for monthly rated labourers now stand framed against three officials, each of whom told the Karnataka High Court “not guilty”; the trial is listed for November 16, 2026. Bengaluru: Having framed contempt charges against Manoj Kumar, V. Karikalan and Ganapathi K, the Karnataka High Court heard each of them plead not […]

Second Wife and Daughter Cannot Be Denied Motor Accident Compensation : Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court ruled that a second wife and daughter dependent on a deceased accident victim cannot be denied compensation. The Court held that dependency, not a narrow definition of legal heirs, determines entitlement under the Motor Vehicles Act and enhanced compensation by Rs 15 lakh.