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The High Court of Karnataka (IAST: Karnāṭaka Ućća Nyāyālaya, commonly referred to as the Karnataka High Court and formerly known as the Mysore High Court, is the highest judicial authority of the Indian state of Karnataka. The court's principal bench is located in Bengaluru, the capital city of Karnataka, with additional benches in Hubballi-Dharwada and Kalaburagi. In Bengaluru, the High Court operates from a red-painted brick building known as the Attara Kacheri, located opposite the Vidhana Soudha, the seat of the Karnataka Legislature.
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Onstage drama: Kamal Haasan loses cool after man gifts him a sword - videoActor Kamal Haasan faced an awkward moment at a party meeting in Chennai. A man gifted him a sword on stage, leading to a brief commotion. Haasan appeared visibly displeased and asked the man to put..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Evening news wrap: Air India flight with 242 onboard crashes after takeoff; Karnataka HC grants interim bail to RCB official in Bengaluru stampede caseAn Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, bound for London, resulting in numerous fatalities and prompting immediate emergency responses. The aircraft, carrying..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Karnataka HC reserves order on RCB marketing head's bail plea, to be give ruling on Jun 12The Karnataka High Court has reserved its order on the interim bail plea of Nikhil Sosale, RCB's marketing head, arrested in connection with the stampede near M Chinnaswamy stadium that resulted in 11..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Daisy has driven everyone crazy': Karnataka HC dismisses case against man accused of stealing neighbour's cat; calls it 'frivolous'The Karnataka High Court dismissed a criminal case against Taha Husain, who was accused of stealing a cat named Daisy. Justice Nagaprasanna humorously noted the absurdity of the situation. The court..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Top 5 news of the day: PM Modi slams Pak for attacking 'Kashmiriyat'; RBI slashes repo rate by 50 bps & moreNarendra Modi inaugurated infrastructure projects in Jammu and Kashmir and flagged off Vande Bharat trains. Pakistan clarified that the Simla Agreement remains in effect. The Karnataka High Court..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bengaluru stampede: HC grants conditional interim relief to Karnataka cricket board officials; no coercive action for nowThe Karnataka High Court has restrained the state government from taking coercive action against KSCA officials, following an FIR filed in connection with the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede. Justice SR..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bengaluru stampede case: HC issues notice to Karnataka government; next hearing on June 10Following the deadly stampede near M Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations, the Karnataka High Court has registered a suo motu writ petition. The court..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bengaluru Stampede Case: Karnataka HC takes cognizance; police complaint filed against CM, Deputy CMThis move has led to outrage, as the police department had the option to book the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) and the event management company. Sources further confirmed that no one has,..DNA - Published | |
'Freedom of expression cannot be stretched to hurt sentiments': Kamal Haasan faces court heat; Top quotesThe Karnataka High Court adjourned the hearing for Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' police protection plea until June 10, following controversy over Haasan's remark about Kannada's origin. Justice..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Evening news wrap: CDS General addresses Operation Sindoor ‘setbacks'; 'Thug Life' release postponed in Karnataka; and moreGeneral Anil Chauhan addressed Operation Sindoor, emphasizing outcomes over losses, acknowledging India's jet losses while claiming heavy damage to terror hubs. Simultaneously, the Karnataka High Court..IndiaTimes - Published | SC gives Iskcon-Bengaluru control over temple in city, junks HC order favouring Iskcon-MumbaiThe Supreme Court resolved a 25-year legal dispute. Iskcon Bangalore gains control of the Hare Krishna temple. The court overturned a Karnataka High Court order. The dispute involved Iskcon Mumbai's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Hare Krishna temple in Bengaluru belongs to Iskcon Society Bengaluru: SCThe Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Iskcon Bangalore in its dispute with Iskcon Mumbai over the Hare Krishna temple in Bengaluru. This decision overturns a Karnataka High Court order that had..IndiaTimes - Published | Karnataka BJP stages protest after NEET aspirant asked to remove 'janeu' before examA controversy flared in Karnataka after a student was asked to remove his 'janeu' before a NEET exam. The BJP protested outside the exam center. The Karnataka High Court is hearing a PIL about similar..IndiaTimes - Published |
In a series of orders, government shifts 7 HC judges, 4 from KarnatakaThe Union law ministry has ordered the transfer of seven high court judges, including four from Karnataka HC to Gujarat, Orissa, Kerala, and Madras HCs. Seven new permanent judges were appointed to the..IndiaTimes - Published | Cyber espionage? HC forms SIT to probe data theft at drone firmThe Karnataka High Court has established a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate a data theft case at NewSpace Research and Technologies, a drone manufacturing company. This action follows a..IndiaTimes - Published |
HC notice to Karnataka govt over forced removal of sacred threadThe Karnataka High Court has issued notices to the state government and KEA regarding a PIL alleging that CET exam centers in Bidar, Shivamogga, and Dharwad forced candidates to remove their Janivara..IndiaTimes - Published | Submit bank guarantees for 50% of Rs 5cr fine for Fema violations, HC tells GoogleThe Karnataka High Court has instructed Google India and its executives to provide bank guarantees covering 50% of the penalties levied for alleged FEMA violations. These penalties, totaling Rs 5.45..IndiaTimes - Published |
HC: Policy valid till cancellation notice of insurerThe Karnataka High Court ruled that a vehicle remains insured until the policyholder receives a formal cancellation notice. The court directed an insurer to pay over Rs 1.2 lakh as it failed to prove..IndiaTimes - Published | Karnataka High Court rejects X Corp's plea for interim relief against Sahyog Portal blocking mechanismIn a significant legal development, the Karnataka High Court has denied X Corp's plea for interim relief against the Karnataka government's decision to block access to certain content on the Sahyog..DNA - Published |
Pocso case: K'taka HC stays summons against YediyurappaThe Karnataka High Court stayed the trial court's decision to take cognizance of charges against former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa and three others in a Pocso Act case. The stay, pending further..IndiaTimes - Published | POCSO case: Karnataka high court grants interim relief to former CM BS YediyurappaKarnataka High Court granted B.S. Yediyurappa interim relief by staying the summons in a POCSO Act case, requiring his appearance on March 15. The court emphasized a comprehensive investigation and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Muda case: Big relief for Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's wife as HC cancels ED summonsThe Karnataka High Court cancelled the Enforcement Directorate summons for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi and Minister BS Suresh in the Mysore Urban Development Authority land allotment..IndiaTimes - Published | HC grants permission for Hindu puja to Shivalinga at Ladle Mashak Dargah during MahashivaratriThe Karnataka High Court has permitted Hindus to perform puja at the Shivalinga within Ladle Mashak Dargah during Mahashivaratri, while Muslims can perform Urs-related rituals. The court order..IndiaTimes - Published |
HC quashes ED's action against Muda ex-commissionerKarnataka High Court quashed ED's action against former Mysore Urban Development Authority commissioner D S Natesha in the alternative site allotment case. The court invalidated the search operation,..IndiaTimes - Published | Cut mediclaim sum from crash victim's total relief, says Karnataka HCKarnataka High Court ruled that mediclaim reimbursements must be deducted from accident compensation under medical expenses. Justice Hanchate Sanjeevkumar directed Oriental Insurance to pay Rs 4.93..IndiaTimes - Published |
HC nixes central, Karnataka rules on green energy generation & purchaseKarnataka High Court invalidated Centre and Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission rules on green energy citing conflicting with the Electricity Act-2003. The court emphasized Parliament's..IndiaTimes - Published | Atul Subhash Case: Karnataka HC asks Bengaluru techie's father to inform SC about Nikita's custodyNikita's lawyer Bharath Kumar argued that her arrest was unlawful as the police failed to serve the grounds for her detention.DNA - Published |
'Reckless probe': High court quashes case over 'pro-Modi' wedding inviteThe Karnataka High Court has annulled legal action against two individuals who endorsed PM Modi on a wedding card. The judge deemed the investigation and chargesheet as reckless. The bridegroom and the..IndiaTimes - Published | Sole auction participant can't be declared 'winning' bidder: High courtThe Karnataka HC stated that having just one bidder in an auction undermines the goal of obtaining the best competitive price. The court ordered a home finance firm to refund earnest money to a sole..IndiaTimes - Published |
Arrest rules not followed, set BJP MLC CT Ravi free: HCKarnataka High Court ordered the immediate release of BJP MLC CT Ravi on Friday. Police arrested him on Thursday for allegedly making derogatory remarks against state minister Laxmi Hebbalkar. Ravi..IndiaTimes - Published | Karnataka: Advocate terms CT Ravi's arrest 'illegal,' alleges guidelines not followedBJP leader CT Ravi was arrested for derogatory remarks against Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar, sparking controversy over the legality of the arrest. Ravi's advocate argued the arrest violated Supreme Court..IndiaTimes - Published |
'How's that an offence?': SC on 'Jai Shri Ram' slogan inside mosqueThe Supreme Court questioned the criminalization of chanting "Jai Shri Ram" during an appeal against the Karnataka High Court's dismissal of a case involving two individuals accused of shouting the..IndiaTimes - Published | Do 'Jai Shri Ram' chants in masjid hurt religious sentiment? SC to ruleThe Supreme Court will hear a petition challenging a Karnataka High Court decision. The HC quashed criminal proceedings against individuals who shouted "Jai Shri Ram" inside a mosque. The petitioner..IndiaTimes - Published |
Sexual harassment case: Supreme Court rejects bail plea of former JD(S) MP Prajwal RevannaThe Supreme Court has rejected the bail plea of suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna. Revanna is accused in a rape and sexual assault case. The court acknowledged the seriousness of..IndiaTimes - Published | SC seeks Karnataka response to CBI plea on denial of nod in DKS caseThe Supreme Court has sought responses from the Karnataka government and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar regarding the CBI's challenge against the withdrawal of consent for a disproportionate..IndiaTimes - Published |
FM Nirmala Sitharaman, other BJP leaders get relief as Karnataka HC halts extortion case probeThe Karnataka High Court has temporarily halted the electoral bond extortion case investigation involving Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and BJP leaders.DNA - Published | MUDA land 'scam': Lokayukta Police registers FIR against Karnataka CM SiddaramaiahEarlier in the day, Snehamayi Krishna, one of the complainants in the MUDA scam, filed a petition in the Karnataka High Court, seeking the transfer of the case from the Lokayukta to the Central Bureau..DNA - Published |
'Can't call any part of territory of India as Pakistan': SC over objectionable comments made by Karnataka HC judgeA five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud noted that Karnataka High Court judge Justice Vedavyasachar Srishananda, who had made those observations, had on September 21 tendered an..DNA - Published | 'Not scared of...': CM Siddaramaiah vows to fight back after Karnataka HC dismisses petition in MUDA scamKarnataka CM Siddaramaiah remains resolute after the High Court dismissed his petition regarding the MUDA scam, vowing to consult legal experts.DNA - Published |
MUDA case: Big setback for Siddaramaiah, Karnataka HC dismisses CM's petition, upholds...In his judgment, the single judge bench of Justice Nagaprasanna said that the order of sanction for prosecution does not suffer from non-application of mind by the GovernorDNA - Published | SC's big statement on employees' resignation, says, 'If withdrawn before acceptance then...'The apex court reversed the previous judgment of the Karnataka High Court, which was in favour of...DNA - Published |
Relief for CM Siddaramaiah in MUDA case, Karnataka HC says, 'No action till...'CM Siddaramaiah approached Karnataka HC challenging Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's recent sanction to prosecute him in connection with the alleged MUDA 'scam'.DNA - Published | HC exempts Yediyurappa from personal appearance in city court in Pocso case on July 15The Karnataka High Court postponed B S Yediyurappa's Pocso case hearing to July 26, exempting him from appearing on July 15. CID filed a charge sheet on June 27. Accused of sexual assault under POCSO..IndiaTimes - Published |
Abduction case - Karnataka HC grants anticipatory bail to Prajwal Revanna's motherIndiaTimes - Published | Rape accused gets 16-day bail to wed survivorKarnataka High Court grants 23-year-old man 16 days' bail to marry 18-year-old rape accuser under the POCSO Act, ensuring their one-year-old child's well-being; man to return to prison on July 3 after..IndiaTimes - Published |
Karnataka High Court to cops: No coercive action against BS YediyurappaKarnataka high court restrained CID Friday from taking any coercive measure such as arrest against former chief minister BS Yediyurappa in a Pocso case linked to an alleged sexual assault on a..IndiaTimes - Published | Karnataka HC directs CID to not arrest former CM Yediyurappa in POCSO caseIt also directed the veteran BJP leader to appear before CID, which is probing the case, on June 17DNA - Published |
