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Bhavani Revanna, wife of former minister HD Revanna, seeks anticipatory bail in an abduction case after rejection by a special court, drawing attention to a political figure’s involvement. Separately, the High Court directs police to produce investigation papers in a pen drive distribution case. These legal developments stress the importance of accountability in the justice system.
Today,22nd April, Karnataka High Court upheld hookah ban, dismissing belief in reduced harm compared to cigarettes due to similar health risks. Ruling aligns with Article 47 of Indian Constitution on public health duties. Decision also based on COTPA and Prohibition of Smoking in Public Places Rules, regulating hookah as a tobacco product and service violating smoking prohibition laws. Public health concerns remain prominent.
The Karnataka High Court rejected a petition seeking marriage annulment due to alleged cruelty by the spouse, along with a request for psychiatric assessment of the wife. The court emphasized that the grounds presented pertained to allegations of cruelty, dismissing claims based on the wife’s mental health. The husband was ordered to pay Rs 50,000 to his estranged wife.
Karnataka High Court has put a temporary hold on the implementation of a contentious circular issued by the Central government. The stay, mandated by Justice M Nagaprasanna, marks a pivotal moment for pet owners and dog handlers throughout Karnataka, igniting a wider conversation about animal rights and public safety. The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday […]
The Karnataka High Court on March 18th directed the State government to halt the sealing of shops and commercial establishments for not meeting the 60 percent Kannada signage requirement. The Court expressed concern over the resistance to comply with the regulation. Meanwhile, practical difficulties and ambiguity surrounding the effective date of the mandate were highlighted during the hearing.
Exalogic is a defunct IT firm owned by Veena Vijayan, daughter of Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, had recently filed an appeal with the Karnataka High Court, arguing that the Serious Fraud Investigation Office investigation into purported illegal financial dealings between Exalogic and mining company CMRL is unjustified. The Karnataka High Court on Friday has dismissed […]
Karnataka High Court’s attention to this issue came to the forefront during the quashing of a criminal case initiated by a man against his ex-wife’s third husband Karnataka High Court has identified “malicious parent syndrome” as a concerning trend in child custody disputes, shedding light on the complexities and emotional toll these battles take on […]
The Karnataka High Court has taken a firm stand against caste-based discrimination by refusing to quash proceedings against eight individuals accused of preventing a Dalit family from entering the Gadi Chowdeshwari Temple and subjecting them to abuse over their caste. This decision reinforces the court’s commitment to upholding the constitutional abolition of untouchability and the […]
The Karnataka High Court, in a recent judgment, has emphasized that an attesting witness to a sale deed cannot be embroiled in a cheating case if the only allegation against him is his role as an attesting witness. This pivotal ruling was delivered by Justice M Nagaprasanna, who allowed the petition of Rajesh Totaganti and […]