Hon’ble Mr. Justice T.M. Nadaf celebrates his 49th birthday today.
Hon’ble Mr. Justice T. M. Nadaf: Born on 07.07.1976, Native of Shiggaon, Haveri District. Graduated in Law from Vivekananda College of Law, Rajaji Nagar Bengaluru. Enrolled as an Advocate on 11.08.2000. Appeared before Civil Courts, Magistrate Courts, Tribunals, and High Court. In 2008, he shifted his practice to the High Court of Karnataka, Bench at Dharwad, where he distinguished himself through his expertise in civil, constitutional, service, labour, and criminal law. Empanelled as an Advocate in the High Court Legal Cell from 2020 till his elevation. Appointed as an Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka on 17.02.2025.
Important Judgments delivered by Hon’ble Mr. Justice T.M. Nadaf.
Even though the amended Section 5 of the PTCL Act removes the limitation period for initiating proceedings, the principle of laches continues to apply. Courts can deny relief in cases where there is an unreasonable delay in seeking restoration of land, especially if such delay causes prejudice to the other party. Karnataka High Court.
Service Law. Termination of a probationer simpliciter is valid when the order merely mentions unsatisfactory performance and does not carry stigma. Previous complaints and actions taken thereon are immaterial if the termination order does not refer to them. Karnataka High Court.
Consumer Protection Act. Complaints against banks alleging deficiency in service, particularly those arising from marital disputes or involving criminal allegations, are not suitable for adjudication through the summary procedure of consumer forums. Such complaints are liable to be dismissed, especially where the complainant had prior knowledge of the transactions in question. Karnataka High Court.
When adjudicating an industrial dispute involving contract labour, the Labour Court has the authority to examine whether the labour contract is a sham or camouflage to deny statutory benefits to the workmen, regardless of the specific terms of the reference. Karnataka High Court.
State Financial Corporations Act. Proceedings under the Act are akin to the execution proceedings and the investigation is summary in nature and not a full-fledged civil trial. Karnataka High Court.
Municipal authorities cannot issue trade licenses that violate zonal regulations governing land use. If a property is designated primarily for residential use with limited permission for commercial use, the issuance of a trade license for commercial activities exceeding the permissible limit does not legalize the unauthorized commercial use. Karnataka High Court.
Karnataka SC/ST (PTCL) Act. A sale deed executed in respect of granted land under the Act and presented for registration prior to obtaining permission is not void ab initio if the registration is completed after obtaining valid permission. Karnataka High Court.
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