Karnataka High Court Case Commentaries

M.A. Jaleel v. The State of Mysore: Upholding Central Authority in Civil Service Integration

Date: Mar 14, 1961

M.A. Jaleel v. The State of Mysore: Upholding Central Authority in Civil Service Integration Introduction The case of M.A. Jaleel And Ors. v. The State Of Mysore By Chief Secretary To The Government...

Penal Provisions under Section 28 of the Income-tax Act: Insights from S. Narayanappa And Brothers v. Commissioner Of Income-Tax

Date: Dec 1, 1960

Penal Provisions under Section 28 of the Income-tax Act: Insights from S. Narayanappa And Brothers v. Commissioner Of Income-Tax Introduction The case of S. Narayanappa And Brothers v. Commissioner...

Prospective Imposition of Cess under Section 14 of Madras Sugar Factories Control Act: Comprehensive Analysis of India Sugars And Refineries Ltd. v. State Of Mysore

Date: Aug 27, 1959

Prospective Imposition of Cess under Section 14 of Madras Sugar Factories Control Act: Comprehensive Analysis of India Sugars And Refineries Ltd. v. State Of Mysore Introduction The case of India...

Clarifying the Boundaries of Order XLI Rule 27 in Second Appeals: Balvant Yadneshwar vs. Srinivas Appaji Kulkarni

Date: Feb 25, 1959

Clarifying the Boundaries of Order XLI Rule 27 in Second Appeals: Balvant Yadneshwar vs. Srinivas Appaji Kulkarni Introduction The case of Balvant Yadneshwar vs. Srinivas Appaji Kulkarni, adjudicated...

T. Govindaswamy v. Income-Tax Officer: Clarifying Partner Liability in Unregistered Firms

Date: Dec 6, 1958

T. Govindaswamy v. Income-Tax Officer: Clarifying Partner Liability in Unregistered Firms Introduction The case of T. Govindaswamy v. Income-Tax Officer, Special Survey Circle, Bangalore, And Another...

Mallangowda And Ors. v. Gavisiddangowda And Anr.: Upholding the Necessity of Registered Instruments in Absolute Sales of Immovable Property

Date: Oct 28, 1958

Mallangowda And Ors. v. Gavisiddangowda And Anr.: Upholding the Necessity of Registered Instruments in Absolute Sales of Immovable Property Introduction The case of Mallangowda And Ors. v....

T.K. Thayumanuvar v. Asanambal Ammal: Establishing Jurisdiction and Quantum in Maintenance Cases

Date: Jun 25, 1958

T.K. Thayumanuvar v. Asanambal Ammal: Establishing Jurisdiction and Quantum in Maintenance Cases Introduction In the seminal case of T.K. Thayumanuvar v. Asanambal Ammal decided by the Karnataka High...

Second Marriage Entitles Wife to Separate Maintenance under Section 488, Cr.P.C.

Date: Jan 10, 1958

Second Marriage Entitles Wife to Separate Maintenance under Section 488, Cr.P.C. Introduction The case of H. Syed Ahmad v. Naghath Parveen Taj Begum adjudicated by the Karnataka High Court on January...

Conditions Precedent and Misrepresentation in Insurance Contracts: Insights from V.K. Srinivasa Setty v. Premier Life and General Insurance Co. Ltd.

Date: Oct 10, 1957

Conditions Precedent and Misrepresentation in Insurance Contracts: Insights from V.K. Srinivasa Setty v. Premier Life and General Insurance Co. Ltd. Introduction The case of V.K. Srinivasa Setty v....

Defining Landlord Obligations to Restore Amenities: Ullal Dinkar Rao v. M. Ratna Bai

Date: Sep 28, 1957

Defining Landlord Obligations to Restore Amenities: Ullal Dinkar Rao v. M. Ratna Bai Introduction The case of Ullal Dinkar Rao v. M. Ratna Bai was adjudicated by the Karnataka High Court on September...

Strict Compliance with Section 512 Cr.P.C: Upholding the Rights of Accused in Absconding Cases

Date: Aug 17, 1955

Strict Compliance with Section 512 Cr.P.C: Upholding the Rights of Accused in Absconding Cases Introduction The case of State Of Mysore v. Sanjeeva Naika (1955) heard by the Karnataka High Court...

Reclassification of Tax Assessment for Commodity Dealers: Insights from K. Narayana Setty v. State Of Mysore

Date: Jun 18, 1953

Reclassification of Tax Assessment for Commodity Dealers: Insights from K. Narayana Setty v. State Of Mysore Introduction The case of K. Narayana Setty, Accused versus State Of Mysore ([Karnataka...

Executability of Ex Parte Decrees Post-Accession: Comprehensive Analysis of H.M Subbaraya Setty & Sons v. S.K Palani Chetty & Sons

Date: Feb 26, 1952

Executability of Ex Parte Decrees Post-Accession: Comprehensive Analysis of H.M Subbaraya Setty & Sons v. S.K Palani Chetty & Sons Introduction The landmark case of H.M Subbaraya Setty & Sons v. S.K...

Validity of Full Bench Constitution and Enforceability of Decrees Under State Civil Procedure Codes Post Instrument of Accession: R. Viswanathan v. S. Abdul Wajid

Date: Nov 24, 1951

Validity of Full Bench Constitution and Enforceability of Decrees Under State Civil Procedure Codes Post Instrument of Accession: R. Viswanathan v. S. Abdul Wajid 1. Introduction The case of R....

Burden of Proof in Admitted Signatures: Insights from Lakshmamma v. M. Jayaram

Date: Oct 5, 1951

Burden of Proof in Admitted Signatures: Insights from Lakshmamma v. M. Jayaram Introduction Lakshmamma v. M. Jayaram is a seminal case decided by the Karnataka High Court on October 4, 1951. The...

Presumption of Document Execution and Adverse Possession in Hutchegowda v. Chennigegowda

Date: Aug 18, 1951

Presumption of Document Execution and Adverse Possession in Hutchegowda v. Chennigegowda Introduction Hutchegowda v. Chennigegowda is a landmark judgment delivered by the Karnataka High Court on...

Limits of Criminal Jurisdiction in Tax Assessment Challenges: G.V Rama Iyer v. Government of Mysore

Date: Mar 14, 1951

Limits of Criminal Jurisdiction in Tax Assessment Challenges: G.V Rama Iyer v. Government of Mysore Introduction The case of G.V Rama Iyer & Others Accused-Petnrs. v. Government Of Mysore...

Channabasavegowda v. Rangegowda: Affirming the Binding Effect of Managerial Actions in Joint Hindu Families

Date: Dec 1, 1950

Channabasavegowda v. Rangegowda: Affirming the Binding Effect of Managerial Actions in Joint Hindu Families 1. Introduction The case of Channabasavegowda And Others v. Rangegowda And Others,...

Bangalore District Hotel Owners' Association v. District Magistrate: Standing in Constitutional Writ Applications

Date: Nov 21, 1950

Bangalore District Hotel Owners' Association v. District Magistrate: Standing in Constitutional Writ Applications Introduction The case of Bangalore District Hotel Owners' Association v. District...

Jurisdictional Limits in Eviction Orders: Insights from Ratilal Bros. Petnrs. v. The Govt. Of Mysore

Date: Nov 7, 1950

Jurisdictional Limits in Eviction Orders: Insights from Ratilal Bros. Petnrs. v. The Govt. Of Mysore Introduction The case of Ratilal Bros. Petnrs. v. The Govt. Of Mysore & Another Resps. adjudicated...