The Karnataka High Court warned of a very dangerous emerging trend where litigants intentionally file criminal cases and level false allegations against opposite lawyers. Justice M Nagaprasanna said such implausible accusations are being used to scare advocates from representing their clients.
Advocates’ Association Bengaluru has raised concern over the absence of OBC and BCM-A lawyers in recent Karnataka High Court judge recommendations from the Bar quota. The Association called the situation “gross under-representation” and urged the High Court Collegium to ensure fair and constitutional representation.
The Karnataka High Court has stayed the Enforcement Directorate’s FEMA proceedings against Malavika Hegde, CEO of Coffee Day Enterprises, citing serious legal issues including delay and liability. The Court has paused the ED’s 2022 complaint, show cause notice, and hearing notices till further hearing on January 23.
WinZo Games co-founder Saumya Rathore has moved the Karnataka High Court against the Enforcement Directorate’s money laundering probe being conducted from Bengaluru. She has argued that since all company operations and bank accounts are based in Delhi, the investigation and court proceedings must be shifted there.
