Enforcement Directorate must inform and provide copy of arrest order and grounds of arrest to the person being arrested. – Supreme Court approves the dictum of the Karnataka High Court.

Justice Suraj Govindaraj of the Karnataka High Court in Bineesh Kodiyeri vs Directorate Enforcement, Writ Petition 13261 of 2020 decided on 16 March 2021 had declared that the Enforcement Directorate – Investigating-arresting Officer under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002 must inform and provide copy of arrest order and grounds of arrest to the …

POCSO Act. Law Commission responds to Karnataka High Court judgment on under 18 sexual relationships.

The 22nd Law Commission headed by Justice Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi has taken note of the Karnataka High Court judgment in State of Karnataka vs Basavaraj Yellappa Madar, Criminal Appeal 100515 of 2021 decided on 4 November 2022 (Justice Suraj Govindaraj and Justice G. Basavaraj) while recommending amendments to POCSO Act. The Karnataka High Court …

Immediate need for electing the Leader of the Opposition to save the Institution of Lokayukta.

S.Basavaraj, Senior Advocate, Bengaluru The delay in electing/selecting the Opposition Leader in Karnataka has damaged the institution against corruption in Karnataka.While everyone including BJP political party blamed the Congress Government for destroying the Lokayukta institution by creating Anti Corruption Bureau, the inaction on the part of BJP in electing the Opposition Leader has further weakened …

“Know Your Judge”. Justice Hemant Chandangoudar. Karnataka High Court.

Justice Hemant Chandangoudar is celebrating his 54th birthday today. Justice Hemant Chandangoudar was born on 28:9:1969. His father Shri. Rajashekar Chandanagoudar was a noted lawyer with vast experience in civil and land reforms laws. Justice Hemant Chandangoudar enrolled as an Advocate on 11:2:1994. He practiced under his father and conducted Civil, Constitutional, Service and Land …

“Know Your Judge”. Justice K Somashekar. Karnataka High Court.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice K. Somashekar celebrates his 60th birthday today Justice K Somashekar was born on 15:9:1963 in a remote village in Chamarajnagar District. It is interesting to note that he was the first person to become a lawyer from his village. He enrolled as an advocate on 27:1:1990 and practiced in Mysore and Chamarajanagar …

“Know Your Judge” Justice Jyoti Mulimani. Karnataka High Court.

Justice Jyoti Mulimani is celebrating her 55th birthday on 15 August 2023. Hon’ble Miss. Justice Jyoti Mulimani was born on 15.08.1968. She enrolled as an Advocate on 31.07.1992. She handled all types of Civil Cases. Hindu Law, Probate, Company, Arbitration. Constitutional, Tax & Tariff. Electricity, Education, Service, Motor Vehicles, and Excise matters.Justice Jyoti Mulimani served …

“Know Your Judge. Justice Sunil Dutt Yadav. Karnataka High Court.

Justice Sunil Dutt Yadav celebrates his 51st birthday today. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Siddappa Sunil Dutt Yadav was born on 3rd August 1972. As an Advocate, he conducted many matters involving environmental issues and lake preservation on probono basis. His concern towards preservation of lakes helped saving many lakes in and around the city of Bangalore. …

“Know Your Judge.” Justice Ravi V Hosmani. Karnataka High Court.

Justice Ravi Hosmani is celebrating his 52nd birthday today. Justice Ravi Venkappa Hosmani was born on 29.07.1971. Enrolled as an Advocate on 07.07.1995 at Bengaluru. Started practice before the High Court of Karnataka at Bangalore both on the Original and Appellate stages in Writ Jurisdiction as well as on the Civil Appellate side. Also appeared …

“Know Your Judge.” Justice Shivashankar Amarannavar. Karnataka High Court.

Justice Shivashankar Amarannavar celebrates his 53rd birthday today. Justice Shivashankar Amarannavar was born on 20.07.1970. He did B.Com., LL.M. (Karnataka University, Dharwad). He enrolled as an Advocate on 24 June, 1994. Justice Amarannavar started practicing in Dharwad District Court in the chambers of his father- Mr. B.M. Amarannavar. Worked as Special Public Prosecutor, Fast Track …

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

Justice Krishna S. Dixit celebrates his 59th birthday today Hon’ble Mr. Justice Krishna S. Dixit was born on 20 July 1964. He enrolled as an advocate in July 1989. Since then, he was practicing in the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka & High Court of Madras, specializing in Law of Writs, Election Laws & Service …