'Is Pendency Of Plea Before SC A Reason To Not Hold Elections To State Bar Council?' Karnataka High Court Seeks Clarification From BCI, KSBC

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday (August 14) sought a clarification from Bar Council of India (BCI) and Karnataka State Bar Council (KSBC) on whether the proceedings pending with the Apex court regarding issuance of certificate of practice to advocates is a reason to not hold elections to KSBC. Justice B M Shyam Prasad said, “The question that needs to be answered for this...

Labour Engaged Through Contractor For Maintenance, Repair Of Factory Premises Qualify As 'Employee' Under ESI Act: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has held that labourers engaged through contractors for construction and repair works within a factory premises are treated as 'employees' within the meaning of Section 2(9) of the Employees State Insurance (ESI) Act.Justice Ramchandra D Huddar added that in such a case, contribution under the Act will have to be paid by the company employing them. The...

Denial Of Admission To Student By A Private Unaided School Does Not Violate Article 21: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has held that mere non-admission of a minor student in a private unaided school would not amount to a violation of Article 21 of the Constitution of India.Justice Suraj Govindaraj held thus while dismissing a petition filed by Muzammil Kazi, who had approached the court seeking a direction to St. Paul's High School to admit his minor son to its school in LKG grade....

Karnataka High Court Holds RTI Act Applies To Nirmiti Kendras, Slaps ₹50K Costs For Denying Information

The Karnataka High Court has held that Nirmiti Kendras qualify as 'public authority' in terms of Section 2(h) of the Right To Information Act and thus, they are bound to disclose available information under the Act.For context, the object of Nirmiti Kendra is to develop skills in the construction area and carry out civil contracts assigned by the State.Justice Suraj Govindaraj dismissed...

Bengaluru Stampede | 'Shocking Remarks In Judicial Inquiry Report, These Aren't Hardened Criminals': Karnataka HC Orally Remarks In DNA's Plea

In a matter arising out of the stampede which took place outside the Chinnaswamy stadium during the IPL victory parade of the RCB cricket team, the Karnataka High Court has directed the state to file its objection against a plea by DNA entertainment limited, an organiser of the event, challenging the observations made in the judicial enquiry commission into the incident.A division bench...

Karnataka High Court Rejects Pleas Against Mandatory Smart Electricity Meters, Says Identical Matter Pending Before Division Bench

The Karnataka High Court today refused to entertain two petitions filed questioning State's decision mandating new electricity consumers to install smart pre-paid meters, the cost of which is higher than what is prevalent in neighbouring states.Justice M Nagaprasanna had reserved orders in the matter on July 22. However, noting that a PIL raising similar issues is already pending before...

'Lives Being Destroyed For Few TRP Ratings': Karnataka HC Orally Remarks In News Editor's Plea To Quash Minister's Defamation Case

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday suggested that the media be responsible in their reporting and remarked that, for a few TRP ratings, at times, they are destroying the lives of people. Justice M I Arun orally said, “See press you people are responsible, you create public opinion, you can build nations. You should understand the potential you have. For a few TRP ratings, we are finding...

Karnataka High Court Quashes Abetment FIR Against Wife Despite Husband's Suicide Note

The Karnataka High Court quashed an abetment to suicide FIR lodged against a woman after her estranged husband allegedly committed suicide, noting that there was no act mentioned in his "death note" which had any nexus to his death. Justice S Vishwajith Shetty allowed a petition filed by the woman booked for abetment to suicide (Section 108 BNS) observing that a reading of the complaint in...

'How Can We Compel State?' High Court Rejects PIL Questioning Karnataka Govt's Decision To Stall National Education Policy

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday (August 12) dismissed a PIL challenging Congress-led State government's 2023 decision to stall implementation of the Centre's National Education Policy 2020.A division bench of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Ramchandra D Huddar observed that it cannot intervene in matters of policy unless the Petitioner establishes violation of any...

'PIL Not For Litigants To Vent Ideas': Karnataka High Court Fines Man ₹1 Lakh For Seeking Discussion On Bill Drafted By Him

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday imposed a fine of Rs 1 Lakh on a litigant seeking direction to various government departments to discuss 'Karnataka Government Transformation Bill 2025' which was drafted by him.A division bench of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Ramchandra D Huddar while dismissing a petition filed by one Murali Krishna Brahmandam said PIL (jurisdiction) is not...

Karnataka High Court Grants Interim Relief To BJP MP K. Sudhakar In Abetment To Suicide Case

The Karnataka High Court on Monday granted interim relief to BJP Member of Parliament K Sudhakar and restrained the police from taking any coercive steps against him in connection with the FIR registered against him on charges of abetting the suicide of a driver employed with the Zilla Panchayat in Chikkaballapura district.Justice M.I. Arun passed the interim order on the petition filed...

Karnataka High Court Closes The News Minute's Plea After Trial Court Refuses To Extend 'Gag' Order In Dharmasthala Burial Case

The Karnataka High Court was on Monday (August 11) informed that the trial court had refused to extend its July 18 ex-parte interim 'gag' order restraining various media entities and YouTube channels from publishing any "defamatory content" about Harshendra Kumar D and his kin, in connection with the Dharmasthala Burial case. The development happened in a plea filed by Spunklane Media Pvt....