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Can husband face jail for marital rape? Supreme Court to examine law

Marital Rape Laws in India: The Supreme Court is examining whether the marital rape exception under the IPC and BNS is constitutionally valid. The bench questioned whether a husband can be prosecuted for marital rape when existing law expressly excludes it from the definition of rape, while the Centre argued…

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Marital rape exception under constitutional scrutiny: Supreme Court to examine provisions in IPC, BNS

The Supreme Court has on Wednesday agreed to examine the constitutional validity of the marital rape exception under Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which provides that sexual intercourse or sexual acts by a man with his own wife do not constitute rape. The Court will also hear…

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Occupancy Certificate withheld by Bengaluru civic body after landowner refused land for road widening: Landowner fights back and gets relief from Karnataka HC

Bengaluru land owner was asked to give up 656 sq m land for road widening work; Corporation withheld OC because of this issue; Owner took the matter to Karnataka High Court and won the case

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Rs 15 lakh fraud money credited to senior citizen’s account, police wanted to question him; HC grants anticipatory bail on this ground

Criminals deposited Rs 15 lakh in senior citizen’s bank a/c; police wants to question him; HC grants anticipatory bail and observes mere deposit of crime money in a/c insufficient to conclude he was knowingly involved in the crime

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Apartment owners can't stop residents of another housing society from using common amenities if sale deed allows it, rules Karnataka HC

Apartment owners have no exclusive rights over common amenities if they signed sale deed containing a clause giving consent to sharing them with another housing society, rules Karnataka High Court. Read the article to know why the homeowners lost the case.

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Loss of interest in marriage is not a valid ground for divorce under Hindu Law, orders Karnataka HC

Hindu marriage can’t be broken merely because husband lost interest in marriage, rules Karnataka High Court and says ‘The marriage under the Hindu Law is a sacrament and it is not a contract’. Know what the high court said about Hindu law regarding marriage.

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US-based daughter goes to court against parents, seeking share in family land; Karnataka HC rejects her claim; here’s why

Daughter married and settled in USA lost partition case in HC for getting share in family lands in Bengaluru for this reason; Know more. Know why did she lose the case in Karnataka High Court. Also know what does Hindu law say.

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Man added his name to ancestral land records using common surname trick; Karnataka HC restores land to original owners

The Karnataka High Court restored ancestral land to three brothers after an outsider, Basappa, falsely mutated his name using a common surname. Basappa claimed ownership based on a supposed 1946 sale deed but failed to produce any proof. The court ruled in favor of the brothers, declaring them joint owners…

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Karnataka High Court sets aside KIADB order in Rs 1,125 crore Lam Research land matter

The High Court passed the order after the company filed an affidavit clarifying its agreements with Lam Research India Pvt Ltd. The HC said the concerns raised by KIADB had been sufficiently explained by the company.

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'Do NOT assemble': Bengaluru Police warns people not to participate in Cockroach Janata Party's human chain

Bengaluru Police have warned citizens against assembling near Town Hall on Sunday, May 24, for a human chain protest called by the "Cockroach Janata Party Karnataka." The police stated that no permission was granted for the gathering, which violates a Karnataka High Court order restricting protests to Freedom Park. Legal…

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French citizen on tourist Visa ran restaurant for 15 years in Karnataka, gets ‘leave India’ notice by FRRO Officer via WhatsApp; HC upholds it

A French national ran a restaurant in Karnataka for 15 years on a tourist visa. The Karnataka High Court upheld a 'Leave India' notice issued by the FRRO. The court stated foreign nationals have no right to reside or conduct business in India on a tourist visa. The Frenchman must…

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Man bought demo car at big discount, RTO officer seized it citing Rs 60 lakh road tax dues; Karnataka HC gives relief to car owner

A Bengaluru RTO officer unlawfully seized Mr. Rama's demo car, leading to a zero FIR and charges of fraud. The Karnataka High Court quashed the FIR, criticizing the officer's illegal actions and ordering a departmental inquiry. The court emphasized due process, stating seizure is a last resort after proper notice…

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Big relief for residents: HC tells builder to demolish illegal construction in setback area over missing fire NOC

Bengaluru apartment owners secured a major win as the Karnataka High Court ordered a builder to demolish illegal construction. The construction encroached on the setback area of Rajsri Apartments in Rajarajeshwari Nagar. The court ruled that the revised plan lacked a crucial Fire Department NOC. This decision prioritizes public safety…

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Wife earning Rs 1.5 lakh per month sought higher maintenance citing husband’s one acre land and ancestral property; HC refused higher maintenance on this ground

A wife earning Rs 1.5 lakh monthly sought higher maintenance from her husband. The Karnataka High Court denied her plea. The court noted her substantial income and the husband's limited assets, including a mortgaged one-acre land. His potential share in ancestral property was deemed insufficient grounds for enhancement. The court…

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Elon Musk’s X says it will appeal Indian court ruling to ‘defend free expression’

Karnataka High Court ruling allows over two million police officers nationwide to issue content takedown requests via secretive online portal

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How many channels shut over licence non-renewal in 3 years, SC asks Centre on Power TV case

Extending its interim stay on the Karnataka High Court order restraining Power TV, the Supreme Court has sought details from the Centre on the number of channels which were shut down for not renewing their licence in the last three years, LiveLaw reported.

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‘Responsible for content’: HC refuses to quash defamation case against TOI editorial director

Karnataka High Court quashed the defamation proceedings against the news daily Times of India but refused to nix the case against Bennett Coleman editorial director Jaideep Bose in connection with a report on an artwork auction, Livelaw reported.

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EPFO evaluates course of action on Karnataka HC judgement on foreign workers

EPFO evaluating response to Karnataka High Court judgement on inclusion of foreign workers in provident fund.

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SC stays board exams for Classes 5,8,9 and 11 in Karnataka; orders results to be kept in abeyance

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed a Karnataka High Court order of March 22 which allowed board examinations to be conducted for Classes 5, 8, 9 and 11 in schools affiliated with the State Board. Karnataka asked to keep in abeyance and not communicate or circulate the results of the…

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Justice N. Kumar stresses need for awareness on mental health

Retired Karnataka High Court judge emphasizes the importance of mental health and the need for mental health education.

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SC issues notice over plea challenging bail to Gauri Lankesh murder accused

The Supreme Court has issued a notice over a petition challenging the Karnataka High Court’s decision to grant bail to an accused in journalist Gauri Lankesh’s murder case, LiveLaw reported.

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Tungabhadra Sugar factory land: Farmers urge the State govt. to ensure they are not disturbed

Karnataka High Court orders restoration of khata of Tungabhadra Sugar Factory land, leaving many farmers worried. State government urged to ensure farmers continue to possess land.

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Karnataka High Court suspends videoconference facility after miscreants play obscene videos during live court proceedings

Karnataka High Court suspends video conferencing and live streaming facilities due to cyber security breach. Miscreants logged into Zoom platform and played obscene video content in multiple court halls.

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Karnataka High Court sets up centre on the doorstep of eight-and-a-half-month pregnant lawyer to write main exam for civil judge’s post

Karnataka HC permits 8.5-month pregnant lawyer to write main exam for Civil Judge post in Mangaluru instead of Bengaluru. Nethravathi, an advocate from Mangaluru, sent a representation to HC due to advanced stage of pregnancy & delicate health condition. HC accepted plea & deputed lady judicial officer as observer to…

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