KHCMONTHLY CASE LAW ARCHIVE
Read 14 LawLens analyses of Karnataka High Court judgments published in August 2026, covering key rulings, legal principles and case law.
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The appellants claimed succession to and possession of lands bearing R.S. No. 259/1 measuring 10 acres 34 guntas and R.S. No. 259/2 measuring 11 acres at Devagiri village, Haveri Taluk.
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On 12 December 2009, the deceased, Pirayogi Gulshannath Gurupeer Harinathji Maharaj, was riding a Bajaj M-80 motorcycle when it was allegedly hit by a negligently driven truck near Gangavali village, resulting in his...
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The claimant, proprietor of Balaji Poultry Farm, purchased 2,250 broiler hens and transported them in an Eicher van bearing registration No. KA-34/A-5516 from Challakere to Tadapathri.
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The petitioner was arrayed as Accused No. 3 in Crime No. 29/2014 registered by Hebbal Police Station for offences under Sections 4, 5 and 7 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, Section 14 of the Foreigners A...
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The petitioner, a Conductor employed by KSRTC, was dismissed on 27 January 2007 after a disciplinary enquiry concerning alleged misconduct.
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Dr. Ashwin Hebbar, Associate Professor at Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences (“SIMS”), faced a 2022 complaint of sexual harassment/molestation by a former student.
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The petitioners, arraigned as Accused Nos. 1 and 2, challenged the registration of Crime No. 103/2025 by the CCB, Bengaluru, for offences under Sections 506, 34, 120B, 419, 406, 504, 471, 468, 465 and 420 of the IPC,...
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The respondents-plaintiffs instituted O.S. No. 41/2018 alleging that late Chetan Kumar had entered into an Agreement to Sell dated 6 September 2010 with the petitioners-defendants for purchase of agricultural land for...
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M/s. Shiva Steel Supplies instituted Com.O.S. No. 34 of 2020 before the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Davanagere, seeking recovery of ₹18,90,730 with interest from M/s. New Praveen Trailers.
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Santhosh died on 9 December 2023 allegedly due to failure to provide proper medical treatment. On the basis of a complaint, the Yesalur Police registered an Unnatural Death Report (UDR No. 22/2023) under Section 174 o...
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The petitioner, a 21-year-old student and State-level cricketer, and respondent No. 2, aged 20, were classmates and friends.
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Aroha Labs Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-incorporated company, engaged Respondent Nos. 1–5 under Master Service Agreements (MSAs) for software, artificial-intelligence, marketing and related services.
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The petitioner, the alleged victim, and the accused, her colleague, attended an office party on 20 August 2022. Thereafter, the accused allegedly took her in his car to an isolated place, made sexual advances, attempt...
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The plaintiff challenged, under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, the order dated 23 March 2021 passed by the Senior Civil Judge and JMFC, Raibag, in R.A. No. 134 of 2008, whereby the application of defendant...
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