“Know Your Judge”. Justice S. R. Krishna Kumar. Karnataka High Court.

Justice S.R. Krishna Kumar celebrates his 53rd birthday today. Justice Krishnakumar was born on 07.05.1970. Graduated LL.B. at University Law College, Bangalore. Enrolled as an Advocate on 29.08.1992.

From 1992 he practiced as an Advocate in the High Court of Karnataka as well as Civil Courts, Criminal Courts and Tribunals.

Practiced on all types of Civil Cases, Criminal Cases, Writ Petitions/Appeals, Arbitration Cases, Company Cases, Motor Vehicle Cases, Matrimonial Cases and Consumer Disputes.

Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and taken oath on 23.09.2019 and Permanent Judge on 01.03.2021.

Justice Krishna Kumar’s father Shri. S. V. Raghavachar was one of the most respected lawyers in Karnataka. His hardwork and command over Civil Law was unprecedented.

Right of Persons with Disabilities Act. Visually impaired person cannot be driven to common law remedy when the offence committed against him attracts the RPD Act. Karnataka High Court.

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Stay of execution pending suit between decree holder and judgement debtor. Order 21 Rule 29 CPC will not apply to suits which are instituted subsequent to institution of the execution proceedings. Karnataka High Court.
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Property of grandfather directly inherited by grandson, when his father had predeceased the grandfather, becomes the self-acquired property of the grandson. Karnataka High Court. (DB)
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Trademarks of Company in liquidation are custodia legis of the Company Court. Only the Company Court can determine the
ownership of the mark and declare any disposition as void. Karnataka High Court.
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Order under section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is invalid if the same is issued after three years of relevant assessment year and the amount escaped from tax is below Rs. 50 lakhs. Karnataka High Court.
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Social impact assessment prior to issuance of preliminary notification under the 2013 land acquisition Act must be by mandatory publication of the notification in the official gazette. Else the acquisition proceedings becomes illegal. Karnataka High Court.
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Land-owners whose lands were acquired for KIADB after 1 January 2014 are entitled to compensation under the Right to Fair Compensation and Resettlement Act, 2013. Karnataka High Court.
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No income tax can be levied or deductible on compensation for acquiring lands under the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Act in view of 2013 land acquisition Act. Karnataka High Court.
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Determining CET rankings of 2021-22 batch students by taking only CET marks is illegal. Karnataka High Court orders fresh ranking for admission to Engineering and Technology courses for the academic year 2022-23 by taking both PUC and CET marks.
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Provisional release of perishable goods under the Customs Act is permissible even during pendency of appeal and not confined to proceedings pending before the adjudicating officer. Karnataka High Court.
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Production of additional evidence under Order 41 Rule 27, CPC cannot be as a matter of right. Party must explain why evidence could not be produced in trial court despite due diligence. Karnataka High Court.
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Post-acquisition allottee has no locus standi to challenge de-notification of lands under acquisition relying on the doctrine of promissory estoppel. Karnataka High Court.
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Interpretation of statutes. Proviso to a provision cannot control the main provision nor be interpreted in a manner which renders the main provision nugatory or otiose. Karnataka High Court. (DB)
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“Right to nutritious food is a fundamental right of pregnant woman, lactating mothers and children’’. Karnataka High Court directs the State Govt to implement ICDS without further delay and to submit compliance report. (DB)
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No party should suffer due to the act of court. Right accrued as on the date of writ petition cannot be taken away by amendment inserted during the pendency of the petition. Karnataka High Court. (DB)
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Arbitration & Conciliation Act. Even when limitation period to challenge arbitral award under Section 34 expired during closure/vacation of Courts, provisions of Section 4 of the Limitation Act cannot be invoked by the applicant. Karnataka High Court. (DB)
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Non-impleadment of particular Department in Writ Petition is not a ground for the State Government not to comply with Court order. Karnataka High Court suggests appointment of Nodal Coordinating Officer. (DB)
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”Honour power purchase agreements and make prompt, regular and timely payments to power generators without any delay”. Karnataka High Court directs ESCOMs while holding writ petitions maintainable to enforce PPAs.
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”Urban planning is a valuable force to achieve sustainable development.”. Karnataka High Court upholds land acquisition for Dr.K.Shivaram Karanth Layout.
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”Purchase of land by Karnataka Housing body without mandatory prior approval of State Government is void”. Karnataka High Court cancels sale deed and restores land to the owner.
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Child custody. Non-custodial parent is entitled to equal number of days as with the custodial parent during holidays, festivals, birthdays and other important family functions. Karnataka High Court issues guidelines.
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Registration of sale deed in the State of Karnataka. Sub-registrars can NOT insist on production of ’11E’ sketch for registration. Govt website to be updated accordingly. Karnataka High Court.
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Civil Procedure Code. Order 39 Rules 1 and 2. Trial court has to apply its mind while granting ex-parte injunction. Passing cryptic, bald, laconic, unreasoned and non-speaking order is impermissible. Karnataka High Court.
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Arbitration and Conciliation Act. Waiver of ineligibility of arbitrator under Section 12. In the absence of an express agreement between parties claim cannot be barred by principles of waiver acquiescence and estoppel. Karnataka High Court.
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Creating posts having trappings of the Ministers to overcome the upper ceiling limit under Article 164 1-A is ultra vires the constitutional mandate. Karnataka High Court. (DB)
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PTCL Act. Inordinate delay in challenging sale. Such proceedings are not maintainable. (DB)
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PTCL Act. Proceedings withdrawn or dismissed on merits can not be re-opened by fresh proceedings. (DB)
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SC ST Insertion of new entry prospective. Adding synonymous is retrospective
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Quo-Warranto. Person elected on a fake caste certificate is liable to be ousted from the office.
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