Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has transferred a judge from Malur to Humnabad amid a road rage controversy. The move follows public and legal concerns over the incident.

The Karnataka High Court ruled that the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) search and seizure operations cannot be treated as independent civil actions. The court emphasized that the ED's jurisdiction is tied to criminal proceedings, and property attachment is a tool to aid prosecution in money laundering cases.

The High Court of Karnataka refused to quash a criminal case against two self-proclaimed Congress leaders accused of cheating over ₹5.3 crore by promising jobs in government departments. The court's decision upholds the FIR registered against them for the job racket.

Farmers in Karnataka have approached the High Court to challenge the acquisition of land for the Bidadi township. The Karnataka government assured the court that farmers will not be dispossessed until a final award is passed.

The Karnataka High Court has directed search engines and judicial record-keepers to mask the name of a woman acquitted in 2019 under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, from online records, emphasizing the 'right to be forgotten' in the digital age.

The Karnataka High Court has stayed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to investigate allegations of land encroachment against the Art of Living organization.

The Karnataka High Court upheld the Karnataka Housing Board's new rule allowing diploma-holder Assistant Executive Engineers (AEEs) to be promoted to executive engineer posts. The ruling supports expanded eligibility criteria for promotions within the organization.

Justice Anu Sivaraman of the Karnataka High Court emphasized that women’s perspectives should be represented across all branches of the legal system, not limited to specific cases.

The Karnataka High Court accused Bengaluru’s land mafia and land sharks of manipulating laws to serve their interests. The court’s statement highlights illegal activities in land dealings and systemic corruption.

The Karnataka High Court ruled that certain royal estates remain protected from succession laws despite the abolition of privy purses and privileges. The court emphasized that while the ceremonial throne (Gaddi) no longer holds relevance in its original form, it retains practical significance in customary contexts.

The Karnataka High Court has requested the State's response to a petition by Manjunath, an aspirant to a veterinary officer post, following an FIR alleging large-scale fraud in the KPSC recruitment process. The petition was filed after police registered a complaint against the recruitment process.

The Karnataka High Court has stayed the conviction of Vinay Kulkarni in a murder case and ordered his release on bail. The stay of conviction will revoke his disqualification from the MLA post.

The Karnataka High Court issued a notice to the State government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition seeking to declare the Mullayyanagiri Hills in Chikkamagaluru district as a 'conservation reserve' under Section 36A of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.

The Karnataka High Court criticized the conduct of a judicial officer on a public road and stayed an FIR against three individuals for allegedly overtaking her car in Malur, Kolar district. The court halted the investigation into the case.

The Karnataka High Court has directed the state government not to dispossess HMT from its land and instructed the company not to fell trees. The court's order aims to prevent both displacement and deforestation.

The Karnataka High Court has labeled the BMIC project as the 'biggest scam' in Karnataka, demanding an independent probe and forensic audit. The court stated the project has only benefited its proponents, Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises, in an 'astronomical way'.

The Karnataka High Court invalidated the Health Security and National Security Cess Act, 2025, directing the Centre to revise the pan masala cess law. The court ruled that levying a cess based on assumed machine production capacity is invalid.

The Karnataka High Court has adjourned further hearings on a plea seeking an extension of the SIR deadline until July 28. The petitioners request that the Karnataka government not withdraw social welfare schemes from individuals excluded from the final voter rolls after SIR completion.

The District Legal Services Authority in Vijayanagara has started functioning to provide free legal aid to the poor and promote amicable dispute resolution before cases reach courts, as stated by Karnataka High Court Judge Justice Pradeep Singh Yerur.

On August 1, all women judges were assigned to seven Benches at the Karnataka High Court's Dharwad Bench, marking a historic milestone. The event highlighted gender representation in the judiciary.

The Karnataka High Court has requested the government to assess the feasibility of creating a policy or legislative framework for 'senior citizens in need of care and protection', modeled after the JJ Act. The court emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach to safeguarding vulnerable elderly individuals.

The Karnataka High Court dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging a procedural lapse in a notification to acquire 518 acres for the Bidadi township project. The court clarified its order does not constitute an opinion on other issues related to the acquisition notifications.

The Karnataka High Court ruled that an adult unmarried daughter can claim financial support for education from her father under the Domestic Violence (DV) Act. The decision emphasizes the father's responsibility to provide educational assistance regardless of the daughter's marital status.

The Karnataka High Court has permitted the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) to invite applications for sites in the Shivarama Karanth layout. The court clarified that applications will be accepted, but allotments will depend on further directions it issues.

The Karnataka High Court converted compensation for a tragedy into long-term security for the family of a bereaved mason. This decision aims to provide sustained support to the affected family.

The Karnataka High Court ruled the arrest of a Kodagu homestay owner in an alleged rape case involving a US national as illegal and ordered the Karnataka government to pay ₹5 lakh in compensation.

The Karnataka High Court postponed further hearing on a petition challenging the Governor’s suspension of Shivashankarappa S. Sahukar as chairperson of the Karnataka Public Service Commission. The court sought clarity on the Governor’s authority to issue the suspension on allegations of misbehaviour.

The Karnataka High Court refused to quash an FIR against school heads accused of suppressing a sexual assault complaint by a minor. The victim’s father alleged that a child welfare officer destroyed the original written complaint and compelled the child to submit a revised statement describing the incident as a consensual act.

The Karnataka High Court stayed a resolution by KPSC members seeking the resignation of the chairman. The resolution was passed on June 19 during a meeting chaired by B. Prabhudev, as the chairman had recused himself due to a conflict of interest.

The Karnataka High Court upheld amendments to laws aimed at reducing the backlog of civil appeals. This decision allows the transfer of hundreds of pending Regular First Appeals from the High Court’s three benches to respective district courts.

The Karnataka High Court has issued a notice on a plea challenging the State Election Commission's (SEC) decision to conduct a parallel Systematic Identity Roll (SIR) in the Mahadevapura assembly constituency. The case pertains to electoral process disputes in the constituency.

The Karnataka High Court questioned why MLA M.C. Sudhakar and his brother M.C. Balaji were not made accused in an alleged land grab case against their father Chowdareddy, despite being named as beneficiaries in the complaint. The court raised concerns about their omission from the case despite direct ties to the encroached government land.

The Karnataka High Court suggests reintroducing illustrations in laws to ensure clarity and reduce litigation, emphasizing that laws should be simple and not confusing for the common man.

The Karnataka High Court denied visitation rights to a father who had waived them as part of a divorce agreement. The decision reinforces the legal binding nature of terms outlined in divorce settlements.

The Karnataka High Court has ordered the State government to refrain from taking coercive measures against aggregators under a new gig workers welfare law.

The Karnataka High Court refused to dismiss an Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act case against associates of the US-based Christian missionary organization The Timothy Initiative. The accused are alleged to have used foreign-issued debit cards to transfer and withdraw funds in India for a US entity, circumventing regulatory systems.

The Karnataka High Court fined a woman Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) ₹1 lakh for securing a stay on an FIR by concealing the court's own order to investigate her. The court penalized her for hiding evidence related to the probe against her.

The Karnataka High Court refused to dismiss an FIR against a school concerning a child's eyesight loss allegedly caused by incidents on a school bus. The court emphasized that ensuring child safety in school buses is a legal obligation under existing statutes.

Swiggy, Zepto, and Zomato have moved the Karnataka High Court to challenge the constitutional validity of the State’s gig workers welfare law. The companies are disputing the legality of the regulation in a judicial forum.

The Karnataka High Court has issued a notice to the Union and State governments regarding a petition opposing the relocation of BTC’s racecourse to Kunigal Stud Farm. The petitioner argues that the farm is a mature, self-sustaining ecosystem, not just vacant land.