The counsel for Atul Subhash opposed the bail application of Nikita Singhania, emphasizing that a mother should not use her child as a tool to secure bail. The application was filed on Monday, and arguments were presented by both parties. The defense outlined reasons for granting bail, while the opposing counsel highlighted concerns against it. The case remains under judicial consideration.
A fight over naming their baby caused serious problems between a husband and wife, almost leading to a divorce. The husband did not agree with the name his wife chose and skipped the naming ceremony. When they couldn’t settle the issue, they took the matter to court. The court had to step in to help resolve the dispute and bring peace.
Today, On 19th December, The Karnataka High Court relaxed Bhavani Revanna’s bail conditions, allowing her to visit Hassan and Mysuru. Justice M. Nagaprasanna approved her request to travel to these districts for 15 days. This decision changes the earlier restrictions placed on her bail. The case remains a topic of interest as legal proceedings continue.
The Karnataka High Court emphasized that victim statements recorded by a magistrate hold more significance than those by investigating authorities during criminal proceedings. Justice Nagaprasanna highlighted the importance of such statements under Section 164 of the CrPC while reviewing an FIR against former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, accused of sexual assault. Further hearings are set for December 2024.
The Karnataka High Court Today (Dec 12) quashed the case filed against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Basangouda Patil Yatnal for his allegedly derogatory remarks against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Justice M Nagaprasanna had reserved orders on Yatnal’s quashing plea after his counsel, Senior Advocate Venkatesh Dalwai, had submitted that that the BJP leader had merely responded to certain statements made by Gandhi when the Congress MP went overseas.
Today, On 10th December, The Supreme Court urged the Centre and Karnataka to resolve drought aid issues, particularly the release of Rs.18,171 crore from the National Disaster Response Fund, with only Rs.3,819 crore granted so far. Karnataka’s plea claims violations of residents’ rights and calls for assistance due to severe drought affecting 223 taluks. Further hearings are scheduled for January.
The Supreme Court directed immediate action to fill vacancies in the Central Information Commission and State Information Commissions, vital for the Right to Information Act’s implementation. A status report regarding these vacancies was requested from various states, with a next hearing set for December 17, 2024, emphasizing the importance of prompt appointments.
The Governor of a State has no power to sanction prosecution against Chief Minister (CM), the Karnataka government told the Karnataka High Court while opposing the prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah in the MUDA scam. The submission was made on behalf of the State by Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal before a Division Bench of Chief Justice NV Anjaria and Justice KV Aravind. Siddaramaiah is being prosecuted after Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot granted sanction for the same.
The Supreme Court mandated states to expedite approvals for Unitech’s stalled housing projects to relieve homebuyers. Deadlines have been set for clearances, allowing construction to resume. Despite a new board’s establishment in 2020, progress has been minimal, leaving around 10,000 homebuyers awaiting possession and facing financial strain.
The Karnataka High Court stayed all criminal proceedings initiated against a man who printed a message on his wedding invitation card asking people to vote for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 2024 parliamentary elections. On November 11, Justice M Nagaprasanna passed the interim stay order and also issued notice to the Karnataka government and a polling officer, the original complainant in the case, seeking their responses on a quashing petition filed by one Shivaprasad, a resident of Dakshin Kannada district.