“Lawyers Bullying the Judges”. Role of the Bar Councils.

S. Basavaraj, Senior Advocate and Member, Karnataka State Bar Council “Judicial function cannot and should not be permitted to be stonewalled by browbeating or bullying methodology, whether it is by litigants or by counsel. A lawyer is under obligation to do nothing that shall detract from the dignity of the Court, of which he is …

“Know Your Judge”. Justice T.G. Shivashakare Gowda. Karnataka High Court.

Justice T G Shivashankare Gowda celebrates his 61st birthday today. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Talkad Girigowda Shivashankare Gowda was born on 1:2:1963. Native of Talakad, T. Narasipura Taluk, Mysore District. Enrolled as Advocate and practiced at Srirangapatna. Appointed as Munsiff on 08.02.1995. Appointed as District Judge on 06.07.2009. Served as Prl. District & Sessions Judge at …

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 …

“Know Your Judge”. Justice C. M. Joshi. Karnataka High Court.

Justice Chandarashekar Mrutyunjaya Joshi celebrates his 60th birthday today. Justice C.M.Joshi was born on 24.01.1964. He is native of Hubballi. He enrolled as Advocate and practiced at Hubballi. He was appointed as Munsiff on 08.02.1995. He was appointed as District Judge on 06.07.2009. Justice Joshi served as Deputy Secretary, Karnataka State Legal Services Authority, Central …

Commenting on brother Judges -Striking at the foundation of Judicial institution.

S. Basavaraj, Senior Advocate and Member, Karnataka State Bar Council Today, while waiting for my matter in a Court Hall, I heard the learned Judge making open and repeated comments (atleast four times) “ಕಣ್ಣು ಮುಚ್ಕ0ಡು ಸ್ಟೇ ಕೊಟ್ಟ್ರೆ ಹಿ0ಗೇ ಹಾಗೋದು” (this is what happens if stay orders are granted blindfolded). Obviously the Judge was referring to …

“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, …

“Know Your Judge”. Justice B M Shyam Prasad. Karnataka High Court.

Hon’ble Justice B.M. Shyamprasad celebrates his 53rd birthday today. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Bhotanhosur Mallikarjuna Shyam Prasad was born on 8th January 1971. He was appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka and took oath on 14:2:2018 and Permanent Judge on 7:1:2020.Important Judgements delivered by Hon’ble Mr. Justice B.M. Shyam Prasad.Property inherited by …