Karnataka High Court holds that “a person claiming interest adverse to the testator cannot intervene in probate proceedings” — Court sets aside impleadment and reiterates that only those with caveatable interest may oppose a Will
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Karnataka High Court holds that “a person claiming interest adverse to the testator cannot intervene in probate proceedings” — Court sets aside impleadment and reiterates that only those with caveatable interest may oppose a Will

Court’s decision The Karnataka High Court, per Justice S. Vishwajith Shetty, allowed the writ petition challenging the Trial Court’s orders permitting impleadment of a third party in a probate proceeding.…
November 27, 2025
Karnataka High Court holds that “procedural rules must aid access to justice, not restrict it” — allows complainant to testify via video conferencing despite bar under Rule 5.3.1, emphasizing that technology cannot defeat substantive justice
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Karnataka High Court holds that “procedural rules must aid access to justice, not restrict it” — allows complainant to testify via video conferencing despite bar under Rule 5.3.1, emphasizing that technology cannot defeat substantive justice

Court’s decision The Karnataka High Court delivered a significant ruling on the permissibility of remote testimony in criminal proceedings, holding that the trial court’s rigid reliance on Rule 5.3.1 of…
November 20, 2025
Karnataka High Court says “the right to clean surroundings is an inseparable facet of the right to life in article 21” — Court orders a sweeping citywide reform mandate to secure environmental accountability through technology, transparency, and systemic restructuring
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Karnataka High Court says “the right to clean surroundings is an inseparable facet of the right to life in article 21” — Court orders a sweeping citywide reform mandate to secure environmental accountability through technology, transparency, and systemic restructuring

Court’s decision The Karnataka High Court delivered an expansive set of mandatory directions grounded in Article 21, holding that the constitutional right to life includes the right to a clean,…
November 9, 2025
Karnataka high court holds that “there is nothing like optional fees; State Bar Councils cannot collect any amount beyond Section 24(1)(f)” — Court directs refund of excess enrolment charges and mandates strict compliance with Supreme Court directions in Gaurav Kumar
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Karnataka high court holds that “there is nothing like optional fees; State Bar Councils cannot collect any amount beyond Section 24(1)(f)” — Court directs refund of excess enrolment charges and mandates strict compliance with Supreme Court directions in Gaurav Kumar

Court’s decision The Karnataka High Court delivered a detailed order reaffirming that State Bar Councils cannot collect any enrolment fees beyond the statutory limit prescribed under Section 24(1)(f) of the…
November 9, 2025
Karnataka high court holds that “creating fake social media accounts to portray a woman as a call girl is prima facie defamatory and punishable” — Court refuses to quash charges under IPC defamation and IT Act offences, allowing prosecution to proceed
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Karnataka high court holds that “creating fake social media accounts to portray a woman as a call girl is prima facie defamatory and punishable” — Court refuses to quash charges under IPC defamation and IT Act offences, allowing prosecution to proceed

Court's decision The Karnataka High Court dismissed the criminal petition filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking quashing of proceedings for offences under Sections 499 and…
November 9, 2025