The Karnataka High Court directed the State Government and Maharashtra Ekikarana Samiti to respond to a PIL aiming to ban the “Black Day” protest during Kannada Rajyotsava. The petitioner argues it disrupts public peace and infringes on the rights of Kannada speakers. The next hearing is set for February 18, emphasizing regional cultural disputes.
On January 19, Karnataka High Court judges Justice Krishna S Dixit and Justice V Srishananda spoke at an Akhila Karnataka Brahmana Mahasabha event, celebrating the Brahmin community’s contributions to philosophy and the Indian Constitution. They emphasized the need for community respect, harmony, and collective growth, addressing social challenges and advocating for unity among all groups.
The Karnataka High Court rejected the appeal by J. Deepak and J. Deepa, heirs of J. Jayalalithaa, for the release of seized assets related to her disproportionate assets case. The court upheld the trial court’s confiscation order, stating the heirs must adhere to previous court findings and emphasized the potential of creating a foundation in Jayalalithaa’s honor.
The Karnataka High Court upheld a directive for Ola Electric to submit additional documents for a CCPA investigation, prompted by over 10,000 consumer complaints about potential violations. The Court confirmed the investigating officer’s authority and dismissed concerns of reputational harm, emphasizing the investigation’s consumer protection focus and the validity of the officer’s request.
The Supreme Court Today (Jan 3) refused to hear Congress MLA TD Rajegowda’s plea challenging “vague allegations” made by BJP leader DN Jeevaraja, who questioned his 2023 Karnataka election win in the High Court. Rajegowda argued the claims, like using black money, lacked evidence, but the Court noted evidence could be submitted later. It referred to its 2024 order allowing objections on evidence admissibility during trial, stating, “‘Admissibility’ or ‘relevance’ is the word used … It takes care of your concern.”
The Karnataka High Court dismissed criminal proceedings against two petitioners for purportedly violating election laws via a wedding invitation advocating votes for Prime Minister Modi. Justice Nagaprasanna criticized the filing as “reckless” and “preposterous,” emphasizing that the invitation, printed prior to the election notification, could not be deemed an election pamphlet. The court deemed the actions an abuse of legal process.
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday (Dec 17) quashed the First Information Report (FIR) and all consequent criminal proceedings initiated against a man who printed a message ‘Vote For Modi’ on his wedding invitation card asking people to vote for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 2024 parliamentary elections. Justice M Nagaprasanna allowed the quashing petition filed by the accused, one Shivaprasad, a resident of Dakshin Kannada district.
The Advocates Association in Bengaluru has petitioned the Karnataka High Court for a CBI investigation into the suicide of a woman lawyer, who alleged police torture in her death note. Justice M Nagaprasanna ordered the State to respond by November 27. After facing police interrogation, the victim died on November 22, prompting further scrutiny of the police’s actions.
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The Supreme Court of India Today (Oct 23) nullified the Rs 158 crore settlement between Byju’s (Think and Learn Pvt Ltd) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The decision overturned a previous ruling by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), which had closed the insolvency proceedings against the ed-tech giant Byju’s, following a settlement with BCCI. The court criticized the NCLAT for prematurely concluding the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) by invoking its inherent powers under Rule 11 of the NCLAT Rules 2016.