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    ‘Commencement Means Notice, Not Court Filing’: Supreme Court Restores Interim Relief, Overturns Karnataka High Court Order
    ‘Commencement Means Notice, Not Court Filing’: Supreme Court Restores Interim Relief, Overturns Karnataka High Court Order
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    ‘Commencement Means Notice, Not Court Filing’: Supreme Court Restores Interim Relief, Overturns Karnataka High Court Order

    The Supreme Court ruled that arbitral proceedings begin when an arbitration notice is received under Section 21, not when a Section 11 petition is filed. Setting aside the Karnataka High Court order, the Court restored the interim injunction granted to Regenta Hotels.

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    Karnataka High Court Seeks State Reply on PIL Alleging Illegal Demolition of Homes in Kogilu Layout
    Karnataka High Court Seeks State Reply on PIL Alleging Illegal Demolition of Homes in Kogilu Layout
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    Karnataka High Court Seeks State Reply on PIL Alleging Illegal Demolition of Homes in Kogilu Layout

    The Karnataka High Court has asked the State government to respond to a PIL challenging the demolition of houses in Yelahanka’s Kogilu Layout without proper notice. The Court noted the State’s assurance on rehabilitation and listed the matter for further hearing on January 22.

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    GST Exemption Applies to Leasing for Residential Use: Supreme Court Confirms No GST on Student & Professional Hostels
    GST Exemption Applies to Leasing for Residential Use: Supreme Court Confirms No GST on Student & Professional Hostels
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    GST Exemption Applies to Leasing for Residential Use: Supreme Court Confirms No GST on Student & Professional Hostels

    The Supreme Court ruled that leasing residential properties for student and professional hostels is exempt from GST, confirming the Karnataka High Court’s earlier decision. This judgment clarifies that the GST exemption applies to renting for residential use, not tenant type.

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    Bengaluru Court Clears HD Revanna in Sexual Harassment Case Over Delay in Complaint
    Bengaluru Court Clears HD Revanna in Sexual Harassment Case Over Delay in Complaint
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    Bengaluru Court Clears HD Revanna in Sexual Harassment Case Over Delay in Complaint

    A Bengaluru trial court discharged JD(S) MLA HD Revanna from the sexual harassment case, refusing to condone a four-year delay in filing the complaint. The court held that cognisance under Section 354A IPC was barred by limitation under CrPC.

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    Shivamogga Advocates Object to Karnataka High Court Judge Sharing Stage With Former Minister, Write to CJI
    Shivamogga Advocates Object to Karnataka High Court Judge Sharing Stage With Former Minister, Write to CJI
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    Shivamogga Advocates Object to Karnataka High Court Judge Sharing Stage With Former Minister, Write to CJI

    Advocates from the Shivamogga Bar Association have written to the CJI and the Karnataka High Court Chief Justice opposing a High Court judge’s participation in a programme presided over by former minister K.S. Eshwarappa. They said such participation may affect public confidence in judicial impartiality as cases against the former minister are pending in courts.

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    Gold Smuggling Case: Karnataka High Court Dismisses Challenge To COFEPOSA Detention Of Actress Ranya Rao
    Gold Smuggling Case: Karnataka High Court Dismisses Challenge To COFEPOSA Detention Of Actress Ranya Rao
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    Gold Smuggling Case: Karnataka High Court Dismisses Challenge To COFEPOSA Detention Of Actress Ranya Rao

    Today, On 19th December, The Karnataka High Court dismissed a petition challenging the COFEPOSA detention of Kannada actress Ranya Rao in connection with a gold smuggling case reported in March this year.

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    Gender Alone Not a Ground for Bail in Murder Cases: Supreme Court Sets Aside Karnataka High Court Order
    Gender Alone Not a Ground for Bail in Murder Cases: Supreme Court Sets Aside Karnataka High Court Order
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    Gender Alone Not a Ground for Bail in Murder Cases: Supreme Court Sets Aside Karnataka High Court Order

    The Supreme Court ruled that bail in murder cases cannot be granted solely based on gender or custody period. Setting aside the Karnataka High Court order, the Court stressed the need to examine serious allegations and specific overt acts.

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    Karnataka High Court Stays Paid Menstrual Leave for Women Employees
    Karnataka High Court Stays Paid Menstrual Leave for Women Employees
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    Karnataka High Court Stays Paid Menstrual Leave for Women Employees

    Karnataka High Court has issued an interim stay on the state’s mandatory one-day paid menstrual leave for women in private industrial establishments, following a challenge by the Bangalore Hotels Association citing legal and operational concerns.

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    “We Are the Most Racist Society”: Karnataka High Court’s Sharp Remarks in Sudhir Chaudhary FIR Hearing
    “We Are the Most Racist Society”: Karnataka High Court’s Sharp Remarks in Sudhir Chaudhary FIR Hearing
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    “We Are the Most Racist Society”: Karnataka High Court’s Sharp Remarks in Sudhir Chaudhary FIR Hearing

    The Karnataka High Court criticised Indian society for deep-rooted discrimination, calling it “one of the most racist societies in the world” during a hearing on Sudhir Chaudhary’s FIR case. The Court said societal mindset, not just politics or media, fuels communal division.

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    No GST on Hostels for Students: Supreme Court Says ‘Ultimate Use Is Residential’
    No GST on Hostels for Students: Supreme Court Says ‘Ultimate Use Is Residential’
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    No GST on Hostels for Students: Supreme Court Says ‘Ultimate Use Is Residential’

    The Supreme Court has ruled that renting a residential property to a company that uses it as a hostel for students and working professionals is exempt from GST. The Court said this ensures the “legislative intent behind residential exemption” is not defeated.

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