Two representations in 2005, a civil court order in 2022, and still no reference: the Karnataka High Court has now told a Land Acquisition Officer to make it within a month and to pay the landowner Rs 1,00,000. Bengaluru: Faulting a Special Land Acquisition Officer for sitting on a landowner’s request that has been pending […]
The Karnataka High Court, while hearing a rape accused’s bail plea, expressed concern over rising serious crimes and diminishing fear of legal consequences. Justice R Nataraj stressed the need for stronger enforcement of criminal laws, observing that deterrence within the justice system appears to be weakening.
