Ranveer Singh is set to file a fresh apology affidavit with the Karnataka High Court regarding the 'Kantara' mimicry controversy, after the complainant questioned the sincerity of his initial apology.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that compulsory service for MBBS students under a bond does not constitute forced labor, affirming the legality of such agreements.
The Karnataka High Court has directed law colleges to reserve seats for a transgender student, emphasizing the importance of preventing them from losing another academic year.
Former pilots of Kingfisher Airlines have approached the Karnataka High Court seeking to recover Rs 1.39 crore in unpaid salaries after working for nine years.
The Karnataka High Court has directed the government to allow a corruption probe against IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri concerning the 'cloth bag case,' stating there should be 'no sanctuary for the culpable.'
The Karnataka High Court has stayed the investigation against the principal and teachers of a Bengaluru private school who allegedly made students stand in the sun for two hours as punishment.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled against the government's decision to cancel the 2016 KPSC recruitments, stating that selection leads to job expectation.
The Karnataka High Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking the removal of Conocarpus trees in Bengaluru, deferring plantation decisions to civic authorities.
The Karnataka High Court has disposed of a petition filed by the Bengaluru Hotels Association seeking uninterrupted LPG supply, a development in the ongoing issue of commercial LPG availability.
The Karnataka High Court has ordered the regularisation of a 52-year-old sweeper's employment, ruling that a lack of qualification cannot be cited after 30 years of service.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a couple living happily now does not negate the illegality of a child marriage committed at the time of solemnisation. This judgment reinforces the legal stance against child marriage, regardless of subsequent marital harmony.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that merely living in a relationship with another partner does not constitute bigamy, leading to the quashing of a case against a 73-year-old man.
The Karnataka High Court has upheld KPTCL regulations that entrust departmental inquiries to the Lokayukta, overturning a single judge's ruling that cited 'inevitable bias'.
The Karnataka High Court has quashed a cheating case filed against Jagadish Joshi, the brother of Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, providing a legal reprieve for the minister's family.
The Karnataka High Court has suggested the appointment of a mediator to resolve a dispute between former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy and IPS officer M Chandrashekar.
The Karnataka High Court has upheld the conviction of former Mudigere MLA M.P. Kumaraswamy in a cheque dishonour case, affirming the lower court's decision.
The Karnataka High Court has issued an interim order halting all on-ground work for the Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project, following a petition filed by Akhilesh Chipli and others, with the directive passed by a Division Bench.
The Karnataka High Court has issued a warning, stating that the storage of child pornography, even without sharing, constitutes an offense under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Information Technology (IT) Act.
The Karnataka High Court has allowed Malnad College of Engineering to terminate faculty services due to the closure of its Automobile Engineering Department, but directed the college to pay ₹40 lakh to each affected professor.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a second appeal by a road accident victim against a trial court's acquittal of the accused is not maintainable.
A Supreme Court judge from Sri Lanka has filed a petition with the Karnataka High Court in India, seeking the removal of defamatory online content and the blocking of URLs that he claims damage his reputation.
The Karnataka High Court has issued notices to the State and Centre regarding a plea that challenges the wildlife boards’ approval for the ₹10,000 crore Sharavathi Pumped Storage Hydroelectric project.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that professors do not have a right to work until retirement if their department is shut down, upholding their termination.
The Karnataka High Court rejected a plea from Bengaluru startup Jar Gold against a police probe, citing customer complaints and the unregulated nature of its deposits.
The Karnataka High Court has ordered the release of two Nigerian nationals due to procedural lapses in their arrest, but simultaneously mandated their immediate deportation from India.
Justice Suraj Govindaraj of the Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to formulate a policy for accurate content management on government websites. This directive was issued while dismissing a 2016 petition regarding water charges.
The Karnataka High Court has directed authorities to implement a policy ensuring that content published on government websites is consistent with legal provisions.
The Karnataka High Court has ordered the removal of storm-water drain encroachments at Mantri Tranquil and Royal Palms, unless alternative courses for the drains are provided.
The Karnataka High Court has asked the People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) to respond to the state government's proposal for a judicial inquiry into an alleged police encounter case.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that the Right to Information (RTI) Act is not the appropriate tool for obtaining a spouse’s income-tax returns in maintenance cases, emphasizing its purpose for public accountability.
The Karnataka High Court has restrained state police from taking coercive action against actor Ranveer Singh over alleged religiously insensitive mimicry, with a hearing scheduled for March 2.
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Actor Ranveer Singh has been rebuked by the High Court for an 'insensitive statement' and 'gross ignorance' regarding his mimicry of 'Kantara', sparking a controversy.
The Karnataka High Court has closed a suo motu Public Interest Litigation regarding a stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium, directing the state to implement crowd control Standard Operating Procedures.
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Actor Ranveer Singh approached the Karnataka High Court to quash a criminal case filed against him for allegedly hurting religious sentiments by imitating a deity from 'Kantara Chapter 1'. His legal team argued it was a sincere tribute, not an insult, and that police notices caused undue stress.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that 'pigmy agents' are considered employees of banks, and therefore, no Goods and Services Tax (GST) can be levied on the commission paid to them.
The Karnataka High Court has quashed a First Information Report (FIR) that was filed due to 'spying fears' after a research drone inadvertently landed in a residential area.
Google is challenging a petition filed by a Sri Lankan Supreme Court judge in the Karnataka High Court, asserting there is no real nexus to the claims.
The Karnataka High Court has declined to dismiss an attempt to murder case against a Bengaluru techie, with the court noting the city's traffic issues.
The Karnataka High Court has declined to issue a stay on the state government's guarantee schemes, allowing them to continue until the April 9 by-elections.
The Karnataka High Court has rejected a plea from a retired employee seeking retrospective promotion, the reasons for which were detailed in the court's decision.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that an accidents tribunal cannot deduct a transport corporation's interim damages while awarding final compensation.
The Karnataka High Court has refused to quash a criminal case against an individual who allegedly offered treatment for piles, indicating the legal proceedings will continue.
The Karnataka High Court has issued a directive requiring pubs and breweries in Bengaluru to verify the age of patrons before allowing entry, calling it a 'moral imperative'.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that the Karnataka State Financial Corporation (KSFC) cannot disregard the State-fixed guidance value when assessing property for mortgage loans.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled against granting a government job to a disabled guardian of a minor, prioritizing legal statutes over compassionate grounds.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that priests and temple trusts can be prosecuted in child marriage cases, emphasizing that 'ignorance of law is no excuse'.
With 10,796 individuals still untraced, the Karnataka High Court has directed the police to effectively implement the Standard Operating Procedure for handling complaints of missing persons, requesting a report on district missing persons units and a digital tracking portal.
The Karnataka High Court acquitted a man in a road accident case, ruling that high speed alone cannot establish rash driving and that the lower courts erred in convicting him without sufficient evidence of negligent driving.
The Karnataka High Court has provided clarification on whether a First Information Report (FIR) can be registered against a juvenile for a petty offense. This ruling addresses an important aspect of juvenile justice in the state.
The Karnataka High Court has denied a plea from a sexual assault victim seeking to terminate a 28-week pregnancy, prioritizing the safety of the fetus.
The Karnataka High Court has issued a landmark ruling stating that individuals cannot be held criminally liable for cheque bounces if their bank accounts have been frozen by the police.
The Karnataka High Court refused to quash a suicide abetment case against a husband, stating that having children and 15 years of marriage are not shields against criminal charges.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a child has the right to reclaim their biological father's name over their stepfather's, emphasizing the child's dignity.
The Rajasthan High Court has deemed it 'arbitrary' for a university to charge a Rs 1,000 fee for providing answer sheets under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
The Karnataka High Court acquitted two Nigerian nationals of drug peddling charges but ordered their immediate deportation due to a 10-year overstay in India, citing that protection under Article 22 is not citizen-centric.
A Sri Lankan Supreme Court judge has moved the Karnataka High Court to request the removal of links to old online news reports about him from Google, with the High Court asking for notice to be served to Sri Lankan newspapers.
The Karnataka High Court has directed the inclusion of an additional 55 sq. km of reserve forest area into the Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary, correcting an anomaly in its approved boundaries.
In a significant ruling for working parents, the Karnataka High Court has stated that child care leave should cover not just exam dates but also preparation time.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that family courts should not grant adjournments liberally just because a litigant is a woman, emphasizing the need for timely proceedings.
The Karnataka High Court has issued comprehensive guidelines for spouses in matrimonial disputes to obtain income tax returns and financial records of their partners, as direct access is not permitted by law.
The Karnataka High Court has stated that it is up to RGUHS and experts to decide on providing key or model answers for subjective questions in MBBS course exams, not the court.
The Karnataka High Court has ordered the Enforcement Directorate (ED) not to take coercive action against a grandson in a money laundering investigation linked to his deceased grandmother.
The Karnataka High Court has imposed a ₹1 lakh fine on petitioners who made allegations against Minister Madhu Bangarappa regarding his statement on changing SSLC Hindi rules.
India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) has moved the Karnataka High Court to challenge a trial court's decision. The decision accepted the 'B' final report filed by the Lokayukta Police in a land allotment case involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
The Karnataka High Court has quashed a case against a teacher who rented out her property, where tenants subsequently operated a prostitution ring without her knowledge.
Actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, implicated in the Renukaswamy murder case, has accused the media of violating injunction orders and has petitioned the Karnataka High Court to compel the Centre to intervene.
Actor Ranveer Singh has informed the Karnataka High Court that he is ready to file an unconditional apology concerning the controversy surrounding his mimicry of a character from the film 'Kantara', having offered it to the court.
A woman in Karnataka, India, won a legal battle against the Karnataka State Financial Corporation (KSFC) after the High Court ruled that state lenders must adhere to government rates when valuing land for mortgages.
The Karnataka High Court has refused to quash a rape case against a government school teacher accused of repeated abuse and blackmail of a colleague, stating that the allegations depict 'submission extracted under duress' and require a full trial.
Google has argued that a petition filed by a Sri Lankan judge in the Karnataka High Court over 'defamatory' articles is 'adventurous' and not maintainable.
The Karnataka High Court has provided relief to employees of Winzo Games, allowing their salary payments to proceed despite the Enforcement Directorate's frozen accounts.
The Karnataka High Court has issued a notice regarding a plea challenging the government's decision to use land from a veterinary university for constructing additional quarters for judges.
The Karnataka High Court has halted an Enforcement Directorate probe against a man, years after the death of his grandmother, who was the sole accused in the predicate offense.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that exoneration in a departmental inquiry does not automatically prevent criminal prosecution in every bribery case, emphasizing that while it may influence, it does not extinguish, criminal proceedings.
X Corp has filed an appeal against a court order that upheld the Centre's content-blocking powers, leading the Karnataka High Court to issue a notice regarding the challenge.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that there is no conflict between the provisions of RERA and the Karnataka Apartment Ownership Act, affirming that owner associations under KAOA are the rightful bodies to manage residential apartments.
The Karnataka High Court in India has ordered the deportation of two Nigerian nationals who overstayed their visas for over 10 years without valid documents.
The Karnataka High Court has supported CBSE's decision to cancel the board results of an IIT-JEE qualified student who was found with a mobile phone in the exam hall.
The Karnataka High Court has suggested that the State government develop a mechanism for the verification of migrant labourers, emphasizing the importance of protecting their dignity and equality.
The Karnataka High Court has set aside a trial court's order, ruling that prisoners, including Darshan and Pavithra Gowda, can only be given home-cooked food if medically advised.
The Karnataka High Court has raised a question regarding whether a husband's suicide due to harassment by his wife constitutes abetment of suicide, in the context of the Atul Subhash case.
The Karnataka High Court has strongly criticized the 2001 acquisition of lands for a gutka company to establish an IT Park, terming the process as 'daylight dacoity'.
The Karnataka High Court is set to hear a petition challenging the mandatory singing of all six stanzas of the national song 'Vande Mataram' in schools.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled in favor of a mother's plea to change her minor daughter's surname on her birth certificate to reflect her maternal lineage, stating that a child bearing the father's surname is a social convention, not a constitutional mandate.
The Karnataka High Court granted bail to a 30-year-old man in a POCSO case, stating that the victim 'understands consequences,' a decision that has drawn attention.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that vacant land owners are not liable for naturally growing ganja, stating that 'accused must have conscious knowledge'.
The Karnataka High Court has ordered prison officials to submit a report regarding undertrial prisoners, following a case where a man languished in jail for four years without being produced in court.
Actor Ranveer Singh has approached the Karnataka High Court to challenge an FIR filed against him concerning a remark he made about the film 'Kantara'.