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Karnataka High Court upholds Premium FAR scheme; says it is not violation of right to property
Upholding the constitutional validity of the State government's Premium Floor Area Ratio (FAR) scheme, the High Court of Karnataka has ruled that the scheme can't be termed as violative of the Constitution of India.
Article 300A Doesn't Protect Property Values From Policy-Induced Fluctuations: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has recently dismissed a batch of petitions challenging the State's Premium Floor Area Ratio scheme (Premium FAR) while observing that the impugned scheme is not in...
Bengaluru buildings can go higher as Karnataka High Court upholds premium FAR policy
The Karnataka High Court has upheld a contentious state policy allowing real estate developers in Bengaluru to increase building heights beyond standard limits through the purchase of premium FAR.
EPF Act | Employees Of Exempted Establishments Entitled To Higher Pension If PF Contributions Were On Actual Wages: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has held that employees belonging to exempted establishments could still claim higher pensions post-2014 under the Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995 [Scheme, 1995],
Karnataka High Court Upholds DICGC's Priority Right To Recover Depositor Payouts From Insured Banks
The Karnataka High Court has upheld the law allowing the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) to recover amounts paid to depositors directly from a failed bank, with priority...
Karnataka High Court Asks Trial Courts To Follow Calcutta HC's Child Access & Custody Guidelines Till Formal Rules Are Notified
The Karnataka High Court has directed that the Child Access
Coparcener's Release Deed Immediately Divests Rights In Joint Family Property; Unregistered Family Settlement Admissible To Prove Severance: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Thursday (November 6) observed that a registered relinquishment deed releasing share of a coparcener in the joint family property, operates immediately regardless of its...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Amendment Allowing BBMP To Impose Cess While Sanctioning Building Plans, Giving Commencement Certificates
The Karnataka High Court has quashed and set aside the amendments brought into the Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act 1976 in 2021 and 2023, allowing the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike ...
Bengaluru Palace Grounds acquisition: SC tells Karnataka govt to release TDR in favour of legal heir of Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar and others
Legal Setback: Supreme Court orders Karnataka govt to issue ₹3,400 crore TDR for acquired Palace Grounds land to Wadiyar heir and others.
Fundamental Right To Health & Medical Care Stands Enforced Only With Corresponding Constitutional Obligation On State To Create Medical Facilities: Karnataka HC
The Karnataka High Court took suo-motu cognizance based on a news report titled “Karnataka Short of 16,500 Medical Personnel”.
E.S.V. — “A Scholar Among Judges”
If the life and ways of Justice E.S. Venkataramiah are to be stated in a nutshell, the line that instantly comes to mind is one by Rudyard Kipling
No HC relief for developers for cheating home buyers
BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court refused to quash criminal proceedings initiated against the partners of Unishire Homes LLP and proprietor of SA Enterprises,
Karnataka High Court Waives Compulsory Rural Service For 447 Doctors As State Failed To Notify Amended Rules For Over 10 Yrs
The Karnataka High Court has granted relief to 447 MBBS students from compulsory rural service for one year, as sought under the 2012 amendment of Rule 11 of Karnataka Selection of Candidates for...
Karnataka HC Upholds Non-Renewal Of License Of G.R. Medical College Due To Deficiencies, Allows Transfer Of Enrolled Students To Other Colleges
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a plea filed by a G.R. Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Mangalore, challenging the National Medical Council's (NMC) denial of renewal of...
Karnataka High Court initiates suo motu PIL to involve psychologists on child custody issues in matrimonial disputes between parents
HC Karnataka suo moto initiates PIL to frame guidelines for child custody in matrimonial disputes. Notice issued to Central & State govts. Senior Advocate Dhyan Chinnappa appointed as amicus curiae. Court seeks dedicated facility of experts in human psychology to protect child's interest. Petition states biological parents, grandparents & family members use persuasion to influence child's judgement. Guidelines needed to assess child's psyche before granting custody.
Karnataka HC refuses to entertain writ petition against Bharat Biotech vis-à-vis a private contract with United Brothers Healthcare Services for supply of Covaxin doses
While deciding over a writ petition under Art. 226 revolving around a private contract between Bharat Biotech and United Brothers
Loan Recovery: Karnataka High Court Restrains PNB Housing Finance From Taking Coercive Measures Against Apartment Buyers
It also directed Mantri Developers Private Limited, to comply with the orders made by the Adjudicating Officer, RERA within sixty days.
Disruption of the Mitakshara Coparcenary | Vineeta Sharma v. Rakesh Sharma: A case comment
Disruption of the Mitakshara Coparcenary | Vineeta Sharma v. Rakesh Sharma: A case comment
The Lawlessness of Land Grabbing Laws? - Part II
Concluding the analysis of the unconstitutionality and severe procedural flaws of the various State Land Grabbing Acts.
The Lawlessness of Land Grabbing Laws? - Part I
Analysing the unconstitutionality and severe procedural flaws of the various State Land Grabbing Acts, focusing on the Karnataka Land Grabbing Prohibition Act, 2011.