Karnataka HC: ‘Happily Ever After’ No Excuse to Validate Child Marriage; Childhood Cannot be Surrendered
“The law protects childhood, so that it may blossom into informed adulthood. This Court will not permit this protection to be diminished.”
Karnataka High Court
Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice N.V. Anjaria’s versatile career and notable judgments
Justice Nilay Vipinchandra Anjaria was serving as the 34th Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court prior to being appointed as Judge of Supreme Court in May 2025.
No apparent nexus with alleged defamatory advertisement against BJP: Karnataka High Court quashes proceedings against Rahul Gandhi
“In absence of any material to show that the advertisement was at the instance of Rahul Gandhi, reliance on advertisement by itself could not lead to the assertion that it was published by him with the requisite intention to defame.”
Inside Karnataka HC’s order upholding acquittal in POCSO case; highlights victim’s inconsistent and untrustworthy statements
The Court observed that the victim admitted being about 18 years old, while her father’s evidence on age was inconsistent. With contradictions between oral and medical evidence, minority was not proved, and hence, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 could not be invoked.
Karnataka High Court denies bail to man accused of terrorist activities financed through Cryptocurrency from online handler
“Accused 4 was actively involved in conducting reconnaissance and arson activities in and around Mangaluru. It has been established that he received funds through Cryptocurrency from online handler affiliated with the terrorist outfit and these funds were subsequently utilized to carry out the terrorist activities.”
“Section 498A IPC not panacea for all matrimonial ills”: Karnataka High Court quashes FIR against husband and his family
“Minor skirmishes that happens in the family between the husband and the wife are projected to become a crime for offences punishable under Section 498A of the IPC or even under Section 504 IPC”
Beneficiary party’s presence indispensable for effective determination of compensation in land acquisition matters: Karnataka High Court remits back matter to Reference Court
Effective representation by the beneficiary company cannot be substituted by the Special Land Acquisition Officer or any other State Authorities inasmuch as the very constitution of the said company is to ensure proper and effective implementation of the project.
Stranger cannot be drawn into proceedings under Section 498-A IPC: Karnataka High Court quashed proceedings against neighbor
“Permitting further proceedings against the neighbor would become an abuse of the process of the law and result in miscarriage of justice.”
Altruistic kidney donation can’t be stalled on mere apprehension of commercial transaction: Karnataka High Court
“Petitioner being a Doctor by profession, major in age, and knowing all the aspects relating to the donation of the kidney… thereto, her request has to be given due credence and accepted and put in action.”
Media Academy & Temperance Board employees not entitled to Pension under Karnataka Civil Services Rules: Karnataka High Court
In the absence of any Government order, “the employees of Institutions like the Temperance Board and the Media Academy cannot claim that they are entitled to pension as a matter of right.”
Can a Hospital’s failure to notify police about road accident affect compensation claim? Karnataka High Court answers
In the case at hand, a couple on a motorcycle was hit by another motorcycle driven in a negligent manner, and their compensation claim was denied.
“Trial Court failed to appreciate evidence”: Karnataka High Court sets aside newspaper editor’s acquittal for defaming police officer; orders 6 months imprisonment
“If, any statements are published or spoken any imputation concerning any person intending to harm or knowing or having reason to believe that such imputation will harm the reputation of such person, it is said that it is expected to defame that person.”
Karnataka High Court dismisses plea to quash defamation case against man accused of creating estranged sister-in-law’s fake social media accounts
In the case at hand, a woman filed a complaint against her brother-in-law alleging that he created her fake social media accounts, accessible in public domain, containing defamatory content about her and her family.
Karnataka HC quashes Karnataka State Law University fee hike: Are students getting excess fees back?
In the present case, the Karnataka State Law University hiked the fee charged by students by 128 per cent.
Know Thy Judge | Justice BV Nagarathna: The Arc Moving Toward a First Woman CJI
Justice B. V Nagarathna who is currently serving as a Judge of Supreme Court of India, formerly served as a Judge of Karnataka High Court until her elevation to the Supreme Court. Justice Nagarathna is also the potential contender for the first ever woman Chief Justice of India.
Karnataka High Court quashes proceedings against man accused of rape by his Bumble date
“A relationship born of mutual volition, even if it founders in disappointment, cannot, save in clearest of cases, be transmuted into an offence under the criminal law.”
Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju takes oath of office as Karnataka High Court Judge
The Supreme Court Collegium recommended Justice Tara’s transfer from Delhi High Court in August, which was confirmed by Law Ministry on 14-10-2025.
Karnataka High Court rules against disclosure of passport details under RTI citing right to privacy and personal danger
“The exemption under Section 8 of the RTI Act is available to information which would impede the process of investigation or apprehension or prosecution of offenders.”
Justice P.B. Bajanthri, 46th Chief Justice of Patna High Court, retires after a tenure of 1 month
Justice Pavankumar Bhimappa Bajanthri was appointed as Chief Justice of Patna High Court in September 2025.
Know why Karnataka High Court denied bail to 68-year-old accused for gangrape of minor
“The act of committing sexual assault on the victim by taking advantage of her poverty and her innocence and also particular community is ruthless act.”