#Karnataka High Court

Karnataka High Court upheld the consumer commission’s order, directing SBI to credit Rs 1,99,000 to the customer and award Rs 25,000 compensation. The ruling affirms the RBI’s zero-liability circular, requiring banks to reverse unauthorised electronic debits reported within three hours and pay interest for non-compliance. Account-holders benefit from swift redress against e-banking fraud.

Karnataka High Court ruled that the 2010 Finance Act amendment to Section 9(1)(vii) of the Income-Tax Act applies only prospectively, preserving the Supreme Court’s territorial-nexus principle. Consequently, taxpayers providing offshore technical services can claim refunds for taxes previously demanded.

Even though the employer failed to obtain prior approval under Sec 33(2)(b) before dismissing the employee, the High Court ruled that the workman remains entitled to back wages and that the Labour Court retains jurisdiction to assess misconduct. This protects dismissed workers from losing monetary relief due to procedural lapses by the employer.

Karnataka HC acquitted a husband under Section 306 IPC, ruling that prosecution failed to establish a direct nexus between alleged dowry harassment and the deceased's suicide. The court emphasized abetment requires instigation or incitement in close temporal proximity to the act.

Karnataka High Court ruled Section 311 CrPC recall of witnesses is not automatic once the accused’s Section 313 statement begins, unless exceptional circumstances justify delay. The ruling balances fair trial rights with judicial efficiency in murder prosecutions.

Karnataka High Court rules husband's obligation to pay interim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC cannot be denied solely due to wife's educational qualifications or employment status. Sets Rs.10,000 monthly interim maintenance with arrears to be paid within one month and main petition disposed of within six months.

Karnataka High Court directs fresh consideration for CET-2026 admissions under amended Rule 9, emphasizing natural justice and retrospective effect of sports quota eligibility. The ruling mandates procedural fairness for candidates previously deemed ineligible, impacting UGCET aspirants relying on sports reservations.

Karnataka High Court clarifies that private colleges receiving less than 85% grant-in-aid do not qualify as 'public authorities' under the RTI Act, quashing the Information Commission's order. The ruling establishes a quantitative threshold for grant-in-aid dependency, impacting transparency obligations for aided institutions.

Karnataka High Court rules that trial courts cannot direct interim rent deposits in partition suits without first enquiring into property ownership and rent agreements. The judgment underscores the necessity of reasoned orders and expeditious disposal of long-pending disputes, impacting co-owners and tenants in property litigation.

Karnataka High Court dismisses writ petitions after finding litigants suppressed material facts and tampered with execution records to claim Railway property. The Court reaffirms that suppression of truth amounts to fraud on court, barring equitable relief under the Doctrine of Clean Hands.

Karnataka High Court holds that courts must conduct a factual survey to ascertain disputed property identity before granting interim injunctions under Order XXXIX CPC. The ruling directs status quo until trial, impacting property litigants seeking urgent relief without clear title evidence.

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that denying compassionate appointment to legal heirs based solely on an unverified claim of the deceased's second marriage violates natural justice and administrative fairness. This sets a critical precedent for public employers: procedural due process, not speculative allegations, must govern eligibility decisions in welfare-based appointments.

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that to qualify for electricity rebates under LT-to-HT conversion schemes, all linked low-tension installations must be registered under a single consumer’s name. This clarifies a critical compliance requirement for industrial users seeking fiscal incentives, preventing fragmented claims and reinforcing administrative accountability in utility subsidy regimes.

Karnataka High Court rules that an accused who flees before a personal search under the NDPS Act waives mandatory compliance with Sections 42 and 50, reinforcing that procedural safeguards are not absolute when evasion occurs. The ruling upholds a 4-year sentence for possession of 7 kg ganja, clarifying that flight negates statutory protections designed to prevent arbitrary searches.

Karnataka High Court holds that withdrawals of support after a No Confidence Motion request do not nullify the motion's validity, emphasizing procedural fairness under Panchayat Raj Rules. The ruling directs authorities to ensure a free and fair voting process, reinforcing the integrity of local governance mechanisms.