Today, On 2nd September, The Supreme Court dismissed Infosys’ plea against higher compensation for land acquisition, rejecting the company’s excuse that delay occurred as it “took time to translate documents from Kannada to English.”
Karnataka: On Thursday, 13th Feb, the Karnataka High Court dismissed the criminal case filed against Arnab Goswami, the editor-in-chief of Republic TV, by the Bengaluru police. The case was based on accusations that Republic TV aired a fake news story about Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
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.
Activist Snehamayi Krishna filed a plea questioning the credibility of the Lokayukta’s investigation into the MUDA site allotment scam, involving allegations against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife, Parvathi. The Karnataka High Court has postponed the hearing to December 10, while calls for a CBI investigation continue amid ongoing scrutiny.
Today, On 30th October, Actor Darshan was granted six weeks of interim bail on October 30 to receive medical treatment after being arrested for allegedly torturing and murdering a fan. The incident arose from obscenity accusations against the fan by Darshan’s friend, Pavithra Gowda. The court allowed bail due to Darshan’s medical needs, restricting his passport usage.
Today, On 27th September, the Karnataka High Court refused to quash the FIR against Karnataka State Bar Council officials over allegations of misappropriation of Rs. 3.3 crore raised for an advocates’ convention. The court denied the petition by KSBC leaders who sought dismissal of charges related to financial misconduct, emphasizing governance issues within legal bodies.
Police investigation into the 2019 Karnataka double murder case, involving two couples in their 50s killed three months apart, led to the exoneration of wrongfully accused individuals. A 30-year-old cab driver and his wife confessed to targeting their wealthy distant relatives to alleviate their financial struggles, resulting in the murders. The investigation also resulted in the release of a young couple who had been wrongly arrested for the crimes.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that there are no legal restrictions on filing multiple divorce petitions based on cruelty. This ruling allows individuals to seek divorce repeatedly if they continue to face cruelty, providing legal clarity and protection for victims of ongoing abuse. The decision represents a significant advancement in matrimonial law.
