Karnataka High Court Case Commentaries

Mandatory Compliance with Section 9 of the Karnataka Lokayukta Act: N. Gundappa v. State of Karnataka

Date: Apr 21, 1989

Mandatory Compliance with Section 9 of the Karnataka Lokayukta Act: N. Gundappa v. State of Karnataka Introduction The case of N. Gundappa v. State of Karnataka was adjudicated by the Karnataka High...

Supremacy of Central Mining Legislation Over State Laws in Quarrying Minor Minerals: Nanjanayaka v. State of Karnataka

Date: Apr 12, 1989

Supremacy of Central Mining Legislation Over State Laws in Quarrying Minor Minerals: Nanjanayaka And Etc. Etc. v. State Of Karnataka And Others Etc. Introduction The case of Nanjanayaka And Etc. Etc....

Sri Gowrishankara Swamigalu v. Sri Siddhaganga Mutt: Affirmation of Judicial Discretion in Injunctive Relief

Date: Apr 1, 1989

Sri Gowrishankara Swamigalu v. Sri Siddhaganga Mutt: Affirmation of Judicial Discretion in Injunctive Relief Introduction The case of Sri Gowrishankara Swamigalu v. Sri Siddhaganga Mutt adjudicated...

Doctrine of Feeding the Grant Limited by Statutory Alienation Restrictions under Karnataka Village Offices Abolition Act: Chikkanarasaiah v. Tirupataiah

Date: Mar 23, 1989

Doctrine of Feeding the Grant Limited by Statutory Alienation Restrictions under Karnataka Village Offices Abolition Act: Chikkanarasaiah v. Tirupataiah Introduction Chikkanarasaiah v. Tirupataiah is...

Scope of Judicial Review over Settlement Commission's Decisions under Article 226: N. Krishnan v. Settlement Commission (It & Wt)

Date: Mar 11, 1989

Scope of Judicial Review over Settlement Commission's Decisions under Article 226: N. Krishnan v. Settlement Commission (It & Wt) Introduction The case of N. Krishnan v. Settlement Commission (It &...

Establishing Landholder Rights over Trees under Section 91: Karnataka High Court in N.K Basheer Ahamed v. State Of Karnataka

Date: Feb 10, 1989

Establishing Landholder Rights over Trees under Section 91: Karnataka High Court in N.K Basheer Ahamed v. State Of Karnataka Introduction The case of N.K Basheer Ahamed v. State Of Karnataka &...

Preserving Linguistic Minority Rights in Education: Analysis of General Secretary v. State of Karnataka

Date: Jan 26, 1989

Preserving Linguistic Minority Rights in Education: Analysis of General Secretary v. State of Karnataka Introduction In the landmark case of General Secretary, Linguistic Minorities Protection...

Karnataka Bank Ltd. v. State Of Karnataka: Upholding Statutory Remedies Over Constitutional Jurisdiction

Date: Jan 17, 1989

Karnataka Bank Ltd. v. State Of Karnataka: Upholding Statutory Remedies Over Constitutional Jurisdiction Introduction Karnataka Bank Ltd. v. State Of Karnataka, adjudicated by the Karnataka High...

Interpretation of 'Duly Licensed' Drivers in Motor Insurance: Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Felix Correa

Date: Nov 24, 1988

Interpretation of 'Duly Licensed' Drivers in Motor Insurance: Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Felix Correa Introduction The landmark case of Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Felix Correa, adjudicated by...

Judicial Clarification on 'Omission or Failure to Disclose' under Section 147(a) – M/S Canara Sales Corp. Ltd. v. CIT

Date: Nov 19, 1988

Judicial Clarification on "Omission or Failure to Disclose" under Section 147(a) – M/S Canara Sales Corp. Ltd. v. CIT Introduction The case of M/S Canara Sales Corporation Limited v. Commissioner of...

Applying the Functional Test to Define 'Plant' in Tax Law: Santosh Enterprises v. Commissioner of Income-Tax

Date: Sep 30, 1988

Applying the Functional Test to Define 'Plant' in Tax Law: Santosh Enterprises v. Commissioner of Income-Tax Introduction Santosh Enterprises v. Commissioner of Income-Tax is a landmark judgment...

Reinforcement of Development Authority's Statutory Powers and Rejection of Promissory Estoppel: Insights from B. Venkataswamy Reddy v. State Of Karnataka

Date: Sep 15, 1988

Reinforcement of Development Authority's Statutory Powers and Rejection of Promissory Estoppel: Insights from B. Venkataswamy Reddy v. State Of Karnataka Introduction The case of B. Venkataswamy...

Kariyappa v. Haladappa: Interpretation of Order 21 Rule 32 in Execution of Prohibitory Injunctions

Date: Aug 20, 1988

Kariyappa v. Haladappa: Interpretation of Order 21 Rule 32 in Execution of Prohibitory Injunctions Introduction Kariyappa v. Haladappa is a landmark judgment delivered by the Karnataka High Court on...

Appellate Review Standards in Acquittal: Insights from State Of Karnataka v. Ameer

Date: Aug 8, 1988

Appellate Review Standards in Acquittal: Insights from State Of Karnataka v. Ameer Introduction The case of State Of Karnataka v. Ameer presents a pivotal examination of the appellate court's...

Karnataka High Court Establishes Flexibility in Valuation Methods for Stock-in-Trade in Banking Sector

Date: Aug 3, 1988

Karnataka High Court Establishes Flexibility in Valuation Methods for Stock-in-Trade in Banking Sector Introduction In the landmark case of Commissioner Of Income-Tax, Bangalore v. The Corporation...

Defining Membership for Electoral Rolls in Local Authorities: Karnataka HC in L. Shivanna v. State Of Karnataka

Date: Jul 2, 1988

Defining Membership for Electoral Rolls in Local Authorities: Karnataka HC in L. Shivanna v. State Of Karnataka Introduction The case of L. Shivanna v. State Of Karnataka adjudicated by the Karnataka...

Establishing Net Interest as Chargeable Under the Industrial Development Bank of India Bills Rediscounting Scheme – Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Canara Bank

Date: Jun 11, 1988

Establishing Net Interest as Chargeable Under the Industrial Development Bank of India Bills Rediscounting Scheme – Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Canara Bank Introduction The case of Commissioner of...

Expansion of Company Court's Inherent Powers to Recall Winding Up Orders: A Commentary on G.T Swamy v. M/S Goodluck Agencies

Date: Jun 4, 1988

Expansion of Company Court's Inherent Powers to Recall Winding Up Orders Introduction The case of G.T Swamy v. M/S Goodluck Agencies adjudicated by the Karnataka High Court on June 3, 1988, addresses...

Promissory Estoppel and Balance of Convenience in Life Insurance Corporation v. Bangalore L.I.C Employees Housing Co-Operative Society Ltd.

Date: May 28, 1988

Promissory Estoppel and Balance of Convenience in Life Insurance Corporation v. Bangalore L.I.C Employees Housing Co-Operative Society Ltd. Introduction The case of Life Insurance Corporation v....

Enhanced Procedural Safeguards in Auction Sales: Insights from M/S. Hotel Nataraja v. Karnataka State Financial Corporation

Date: Apr 20, 1988

Enhanced Procedural Safeguards in Auction Sales: Insights from M/S. Hotel Nataraja v. Karnataka State Financial Corporation Introduction The case of M/S. Hotel Nataraja v. Karnataka State Financial...