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Husband challenges Rs 2 crore alimony order to his doctor wife, wins; Karnataka HC brought down divorce settlement to Rs 50 lakh explaining 'alimony is not meant to equalise assets'

A Mangaluru doctor's divorce, granted on the ground of cruelty after her husband admitted in WhatsApp messages to hitting her, has been upheld by the Karnataka High Court. While confirming the cruelty finding, the court reduced the wife's permanent alimony from Rs 2 crore to Rs 50 lakh, holding that…

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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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Land grabbed by neighbour for 40 years? Karnataka HC rejects adverse possession claim, upholds owner’s title

Know how an owner won fight for his 4-acre-11-gunta land in Karnataka HC after neighbour claimed title to this land based on 40 years of adverse possession and revenue records

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Husband refused to pay Rs 9,000 maintenance, saying wife abandoned home and ignored parents; Karnataka HC rejects his plea for this reason

Wife didn’t care for his parents and left his Bangalore home without informing, husband said; Karnataka HC rejects his plea to stop paying maintenance on this ground. Read to know what happened in this case.

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Neighbour tried to grab land using a rectification deed without owner’s consent: Here's why Supreme Court offered relief to owner

Neighbour tried to take land using rectification deed without informing owner; Supreme Court says rectification deed cannot change title of property which is covered by sale deed. Read below to know why Mr Thimmadasappa's son won the case in Supreme Court.

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Wife doesn't have to obey husband at home: 'No need to do household chores or care for in-laws', says Karnataka HC

The Karnataka High Court has said a husband cannot force his wife to perform household chores, care for his parents or seek permission to visit her own parents. The court stressed equality within marriage, said caring for in-laws must remain voluntary and upheld Rs 9,000 monthly maintenance for the wife…

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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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Bengaluru Mercedes owner calls Rs 20,000 maintenance too much: HC says a man who can maintain a Benz can't call the amount excessive; divorce denied

A Bengaluru man who owns a Mercedes-Benz failed to get a divorce from his wife after the Karnataka High Court found that photographs from social media showed him with another woman and a child allegedly born from that relationship. The court also dismissed his challenge to a Rs 20,000 monthly…

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Same-sex couple challenges Income Tax provision that exempts gifts only between spouses

The Karnataka High Court has requested a response from the Union government concerning a petition that challenges a tax exemption clause. This clause grants gift exemptions solely to married heterosexual couples, neglecting same-sex partners. Arguing for constitutional equality, the petitioners seek change, with the next hearing set for July fifteenth.

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Bank freezes Bengaluru man's entire account instead of Rs 25,000 specified by police; Karnataka HC grants him relief

A Bengaluru resident approached the Karnataka High Court after his bank froze his entire account despite police communications seeking a freeze of only Rs 25,000. The court ruled that banks cannot expand the scope of freezing directions on their own and must restrict action to the amount specified by investigating…

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SC asks Karnataka HC to expeditiously decide ED-Embassy dispute, declines to interfere with interim order

A Bench of Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Augustine George Masih passed the order while hearing a Special Leave Petition filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against an interim order of the Karnataka High Court in proceedings involving Embassy East Business Park Pvt. Ltd. and others.

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Ranveer Singh visits Chamundeshwari Temple to seek forgivenss for ‘Kantara’ mimicry amid Don 3 row with Farhan Akhtar

Ranveer Singh visits Chamundeshwari Temple: Actor Ranveer Singh visited the Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hills in Karnataka and offered prayers following the controversy linked to his alleged imitation of a revered “daiva” character during an event attended by actor Rishab Shetty. The visit comes after the Karnataka High Court reportedly…

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EPS-95 Higher Pension: Employees contributing to EPF on actual wages cannot be denied higher EPS 95 pension if they were EPS members on September 1, 2014, rules HC

The Karnataka High Court has ruled in favour of exempt trust employees. Those who retired after September 1, 2014, and contributed Provident Fund on actual wages can now claim a higher EPS 95 pension. The court quashed the EPFO's rejection orders. This decision allows eligible employees to exercise joint options…

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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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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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Karnataka High Court Urges Ranveer Singh to Act Responsibly After Kantara Mimicry Controversy

Last year, actor Ranveer Singh became embroiled in controversy after facing criticism for his mimicry of actor Rishab Shetty’s performance in Kantara: Chapter 1. The incident occurred during the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 in Goa, where Ranveer took the stage and performed an…

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Karnataka workers win 20-year court battle against Nirma Group, still await wages

Discarded like curry leaves after a meal is how fifty-one-year-old Mohandoss Ganesan describes the situation he and 83 others are in. Mohandoss is the secretary and treasurer of the Karnataka General Labour Union (KGLU) that took their employers – who are part of the Nirma Group – to court for…

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HC dismisses X plea challenging govt portal over takedown orders

The Karnataka High Court has dismissed X Corp’s (formerly Twitter) petition challenging the legality of the Central government’s ‘Sahyog’ portal – an online platform used to issue content takedown orders to intermediaries, Bar and Bench reported.

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The News Minute moves Karnataka HC against Dharmasthala gag orders

The News Minute has approached the Karnataka High Court challenging two separate gag orders that have been used to curb its reportage on the Dharmasthala mass burial case. The court is likely to hear the matter next week.

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Rapido, Ola, Uber must stop bike taxis within 6 weeks in Karnataka: HC

The Karnataka High Court has ordered the suspension of bike taxi services in the state within six weeks, ruling that such services cannot operate unless the government issues necessary guidelines under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

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X moves Karnataka HC over takedown orders through govt portal

Social media platform X Corp has moved the Karnataka High Court challenging the Centre’s Sahyog portal, Bar and Bench reported.

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