The Karnataka High Court has recently granted bail to Mohan Nayak, an accused in the 2017 murder case of activist-journalist Gauri Lankesh. This decision marks Nayak as the first person to receive bail in this high-profile case. Justice S Vishwajith Shetty, presiding over the matter, made several critical observations leading to this decision. Also read- […]
The Supreme Court of India has expressed its concerns over the delay in framing guidelines for the search and seizure of personal digital devices by law enforcement agencies. This issue, which has significant implications for privacy and freedom of expression, especially among journalists and academicians, has been a topic of intense debate and legal scrutiny. […]
The Karnataka High Court has made a pivotal ruling in a case involving the right to privacy in the context of matrimonial disputes, setting aside a previous order that directed the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to disclose Aadhaar details. The case arose when a woman, engaged in a matrimonial dispute and unable to […]
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 […]
In a landmark judgment, the Karnataka High Court has convicted 10 individuals for assaulting members of the Scheduled Castes (SC) in Tumakuru district, overturning a previous acquittal by a lower court in 2011. The assault was reportedly in retaliation for a police complaint filed by the SC members against an upper-caste individual. Also read- Karnataka […]
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has clarified a crucial aspect of property law, stating that an agreement to sell does not transfer ownership rights or confer any title on a property. This significant ruling, delivered by a bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Rajesh Bindal, addresses a common misconception in property […]
The Delhi High Court bid a heartfelt farewell to Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma as he ascended to the Supreme Court of India, reflecting on his 15-year tenure that spanned various roles and jurisdictions. At the full court farewell reference, Chief Justice Sharma expressed his deep sense of satisfaction derived from his judgeship, stating, “During […]
In a recent development, the Karnataka High Court has maintained its interim order allowing Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, known on Twitter as ‘@theliverdr’, to keep his account operational until the trial court delivers its verdict on the interim applications. This decision follows a legal tussle initiated by Himalaya Wellness Company, which accused Dr. Philips of […]
In a pivotal decision, the Supreme Court has granted the Karnataka government’s request to recall a witness for the authentication of electronic evidence in the 2008 Bengaluru serial blasts case. This ruling underscores the principle that a fair trial must ensure that the guilty are convicted and the innocent are not wrongfully punished. Also read- […]
In a significant judicial intervention, the Karnataka High Court has issued notices to the state and central governments, catalyzing the formation of uniform guidelines for child custody amidst matrimonial disputes. The division bench, led by Chief Justice Prasanna B Varale and Justice Krishna S Dixit, has taken a suo motu cognizance in the public interest […]
