High Court of Karnataka

48 judgments

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· 2019 INSC 4
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The Supreme Court held that pay fixation must comply with applicable service rules and government orders, directing revision of pay scales for the petitioner and similarly situated employees effective from 1996 and 2006.

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The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and sentence for murder, unlawful entry, and criminal intimidation, affirming the prosecution's evidence and procedural propriety.

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The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC, affirming the reliability of eyewitness and medical evidence and compliance with procedural safeguards.

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The Supreme Court dismissed the appellant's appeal, affirming the conviction and sentence based on sufficient and credible evidence and proper application of law.

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The Karnataka High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for criminal conspiracy, forgery, and criminal breach of trust, dismissing the appeal for lack of merit.

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17 Sep 2023 · P. D. Dinakar; J. N. Nandini · 2023 INSC 352
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The Supreme Court upheld the denial of service benefits and increments under Section 40(1) of the Karnataka Civil Services Rules, clarifying the legal meaning of "accrue" and affirming strict statutory compliance in service law.

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17 Sep 2023

The court held that pension must be calculated including all sanctioned increments accrued during service under Section 40(1) of the Karnataka Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1997, allowing the appeal and setting aside the contrary High Court decision.

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19 Jul 2023 · JA. Dgï. ±Áºï

The Karnataka High Court upheld departmental proceedings under Section 34(2)(J) of the Karnataka Police Act, 1996, affirming the validity of disciplinary action against a police officer while emphasizing procedural fairness.

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19 Jul 2023 · JA. Dgï. ±Áºï

The Karnataka High Court upheld the validity and procedural compliance of police orders issued under Section 34(2)(J) of the Karnataka Police Act, dismissing the appellant's challenge to the exercise of police powers.

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17 Jul 2023 · JA. Dgï. ±Áºï; »ªÀiÁ PÉÆ»è
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The High Court upheld the conviction of the accused, affirming that procedural compliance and credible evidence are essential for sustaining criminal charges, while minor procedural lapses not affecting trial fairness do not vitiate convictions.

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07 Jul 2023 · 2023 INSC 272

The Karnataka High Court clarified the principles governing bail under Section 439 CrPC, balancing the accused's right to liberty with the interests of justice in serious criminal cases.

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17 May 2023 · JA. Dgï. ±Áºï; »ªÀiÁ PÉÆ»è · 2023 INSC 134
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The High Court upheld the trial court's findings and dismissed the appeal, affirming that evidence recorded in compliance with procedural safeguards is admissible and that appellate interference is warranted only in cases of manifest error or miscarriage of justice.

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15 May 2023

The court held that closure orders under Sections 79 and 80 of the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act must follow due process and consider compliance, setting aside an unjustified closure notice.

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16 Mar 2023
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The High Court upheld the murder conviction under Section 302 IPC based on credible eyewitness and medical evidence, dismissing the appellant's appeal.

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27 Feb 2023 · 2023 INSC 535

The Karnataka High Court upheld the validity of proceedings and penalties under Sections 79 and 80 of the Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1961, dismissing the petition challenging them for lack of procedural infirmity.

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07 Jul 2022

The Karnataka High Court upheld the denial of bail to appellants, affirming the discretionary nature of bail under Section 439 CrPC and the proper exercise of judicial discretion by lower courts.

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24 Dec 2019 · 96-97/2011
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The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused for murder under Sections 302 and 149 IPC, affirming liability of unlawful assembly members for offences committed in prosecution of their common object.

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22 Dec 2019 · J. B. Pardiwala; Uday Umesh Lalit
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The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC, affirming that credible eyewitness and medical evidence sufficiently established guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

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11 Dec 2019 · J. Ramesh Kumar
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The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the petitioner for criminal conspiracy, forgery, cheating, and corruption under IPC and Prevention of Corruption Act, affirming the sufficiency and reliability of prosecution evidence.

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11 Dec 2019
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The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for criminal conspiracy, forgery, cheating, and corruption, affirming the sufficiency of prosecution evidence and the correctness of the lower courts' judgments.

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