Karnataka High Court Issues Notice On Pleas Challenging State Govt Order For Census On Social, Educational Status Of Citizens

The Karnataka High Court on Friday (September 19) issued notice to the State Government on a batch of petitions questioning a government order granting approval to conduct a census of the social and educational status of state's citizens under supervision of Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission.A division bench of Justice Anu Sivaraman and Justice Rajesh Rai K issued notice to the respondents and directed the matters be listed for hearing on September 22 (Monday) for consideration of...

Cheating Case Cannot Be Filed Against Party Bound By Valid Contract Over Performance-Related Dispute: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has reiterated that criminal proceedings for cheating cannot be initiated against parties bound by a valid and subsisting contract.Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum held thus while allowing a petition filed by one Sailen Das, a Director in a private limited company. The court said, “The admitted position remains that the parties are bound by a valid and subsisting...

[Dharmasthala Burial Case] 'Will Open Pandora's Box': Karnataka High Court Remarks On Residents' Plea To Excavate Sites Identified By Them

In a plea by two persons seeking SIT to inspect and excavate bodies at locations identified by them in Dharmasthala Burial case, the Karnataka High Court on Thursday orally remarked that if such a relief is granted then it will lead to opening a pandora's box where more people can come to court with claims of seeing bodies and seek investigation.During the hearing the SIT informed Justice...

Karnataka High Court Imposes ₹50K Cost On Plea Seeking To Stall Release Of 'Jolly LLB 3' Film

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday dismissed a public interest litigation filed seeking a direction to stop the release and exhibition of the film Jolly LLB 3 scheduled for release on September 19.A division bench of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C M Joshi dismissed the petition filed by Syeda Neelufur and imposed a cost of Rs 50,000 on the petitioner for unjustifiable consumption...

'Prima Facie Case For Trial': Karnataka High Court Orally Remarks In Former CM BS Yediyurappa's Plea To Quash POCSO Case

While hearing former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa's plea seeking quashing of a case registered against him under POCSO, the Karnataka High Court on Wednesday (September 17) orally remarked that it was "prima facie" a matter for trial.The high court was hearing a second petition filed by Yediyurappa seeking to quash trial court order dated 28.02.2025 taking cognizance and issuing summons to...

Failure To Mention Correct Value In GSTR-5A Filing Is Not Suppression U/S 74 CGST Act: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has stated that a failure to mention the correct value in returns or apply the correct GST rate is not suppression under section 74 of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST). Justice S.R. Krishna Kumar stated that "...though the revenue alleged in the impugned SCN that the assessee failed to mention the value of services correctly in the GSTR-5A returns...

S. 67 CGST Act | Officer Below Rank Of Joint Commissioner Cannot Inspect Assessee's Premises Without Authorisation: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has held that an officer below the rank of Joint Commissioner cannot, by himself, inspect the premises of the assessee without authorisation under Section 67 of the Central Goods and Services Tax. The bench further stated that there is no requirement to provide a copy of the authorisation and details of the order passed by the Joint Commissioner, but the...

Karnataka High Court Sets Aside Election Of Congress MLA From Malur Constituency, Stays Order For 30 Days To Allow Him To Approach SC

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday set aside the 2023 election of Congress Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) K Y Nanjegowda representing Malur constituency (Kolar district).During the 2023 assembly election, Nanjegowda won by a margin of 248 votes against BJP candidate KS Manjunath Gowda.Justice R Devdas, while allowing the petition filed by defeated candidate KS Manjunath Gowda said:...

Karnataka High Court Reserves Verdict On Plea To Stay Rules Capping Movie Ticket Price At ₹200

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday (September 16) reserved its verdict on the interim relief sought in pleas by Multiplex Association of India and other entities challenging Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) (Amendment) Rules 2025 which caps movie ticket prices at Rs 200.As interim relief, the petitioners have sought for a stay of the Rules, pending further hearing of the main petition....

Medical Reimbursement Can't Be Denied Because Hospital In Recognized Hospitals List Changed Its Name: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has said that medical reimbursement cannot be denied on the ground that a hospital which was earlier recognised by the Government in the list of private hospitals permitted to provide treatment to employees, changed its name.A single judge, Justice Suraj Govindaraj held thus while allowing a petition filed by Dr. Shivanandappa Doddagoudar an Associate Professor...

Participation Of Person From One Religion In Festivals Of Another Religion Doesn't Violate Any Constitutional Rights: Karnataka High Court

“Participation of a person practicing a particular faith or religion, in celebrations of festivals of other religion does not offend the rights available under the Constitution of India,” the Karnataka High Court has held.The observation was made while dismissing a batch of petitions challenging State's invite to Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq as the Chief Guest for inauguration of...

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of 3 Judicial Officers As Judges Of Karnataka High Court

The Supreme Court Collegium on Monday (September 15) recommends appointment of three judicial officers as Judges of Karnataka High Court. The statement issued by the Collegium states:"The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 15th September, 2025 has approved the proposal for appointment of the following Judicial Officers as Judges of the High Court of Karnataka:(i) Smt. Geetha...