New Criminal Laws –Hurried Legislation.

N. Ravindranath Kamath, Senior Advocate, Bengaluru. (2) If the Court after taking cognizance of an offence, or commencement of trial, finds it necessary or advisable to postpone the commencement of, or adjourn, any inquiry or trial, it may, from time to time, for reasons to be recorded, postpone or adjourn the same on such terms …

Bharathiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023- A Critique

Shri. B V Acharya, Senior Advocate and former Advocate General for Karnataka Bharathiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 (for short hereinafter referred to as“ Sanhita” ) replaces the Code of  Criminal Procedure  1973 ( for short hereinafter referred to the as Code) . There can be no dispute that both Sanhita and Code deal with the …

“Know Your Judge”. Justice Rajesh Rai K. Karnataka High Court.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajesh Rai K celebrates his 50th birthday today. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajesh Rai Kallangala: Born on 01.06.1974. Completed primary education at Kepu & secondary education & PUC at Vitla. Completed Degree from St. Philomina’s College. Completed LL.B., from Vivekananda Law College, Puttur. Enrolled as Advocate in 1999 and practiced in the office of …

“Know Your Judge”. Justice Dr. H B Prabhakara Shastry. Karnataka High Court.

Hon’ble Dr. Justice Hosur Bhujangaraya Prabhakara Sastry celebrates his 62nd birthday today. He was born on 04.04.1962 at Davangere. Completed Law Degree at R L Law College, Davangere. Obtained MA and LLM degrees from Bengaluru University and Ph.D from National Law School of Indian University. Enrolled as an Advocate in the year 1991 and practiced …

Ancestral property fallen to the share of father in a family partition among his father and brothers cannot be claimed by his son since the property so allocated to his share becomes his exclusive property. Karnataka High Court.

Ancestral property fallen to the share of father in a family partition among his father and brothers cannot be claimed by his son since the property so allocated to his share becomes his exclusive property. Karnataka High Court. To Know more please click the link below: https://www.dakshalegal.com/judgements/actionView/HbotLMcNTO8Wp0nICcnKwmELb

Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulations) Act. Even after exemption granted under the Act, Deputy Commissioner has the authority to proceed if owners of land violate the order of exemption passed by the State Government. Karnataka High Court.

Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulations) Act. Even after exemption granted under the Act, Deputy Commissioner has the authority to proceed if owners of land violate the order of exemption passed by the State Government. Karnataka High Court. To know more please click the link below: https://www.dakshalegal.com/judgements/actionView/TGkHsPIFgMMVcf6gR9MfAugcY

New Criminal Laws. Provisions regarding private complaints unworkable.

B.V. Acharya, Senior Advocate. Section 223 of the Bharathiya Nagarika Suraksha Sanhitha 2023 ( for short  “ Sanhitha” ) corresponds to Section 200 of the Criminal Procedure Code 1973 ( for short “ Code” ). The said provision deals with the procedure to be followed when a private complaint is filed before a Magistrate. While …

Important Judgements on the Negotiable Instruments Act.

1. Cheque Bounce cases. Moratorium contained in Section 14 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code applies only to Corporate Debtors. Directors are liable under Chapter XVII of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Karnataka High Court. https://www.dakshalegal.com/judgements/actionView/D5BdzfNtpM2bRwkavFCeKoy3v 2. Interim compensation in cheque bounce cases. Magistrate can award compensation ranging from 1% to 20% in a cautious manner …

“Even the men deserve equal opportunity.” Karnataka High Court declares 100% reservation to women in Indian military nursing services as unconstitutional

Sanjay M Peerapur and others Vs The Union of India and others. Writ Petition 62966 of 2011 decided on 5 January 2024. Justice Anant Ramanath Hegde. 2. Be that as it may, the Constitution of India which embodies egalitarian principles at its core recognises both men and women as equal. At the same time, the …

“Know Your Judge”. Justice Umesh M Adiga. Karnataka High Court.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Umesh M Adiga celebrates his 60th birthday today. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Umesh Manjunath Bhat Adiga: Born on 09.01.1964. Native of Gadag. Enrolled as Advocate and practiced at Gadag. Appointed as Munsiff on 08.02.1995. Appointed as District Judge on 06.07.2009. Served as Registrar (Vigilance) High Court of Karnataka, Prl. District & Sessions Judge, …