Karnataka high court holds that “Entry 14 of the First Schedule creates a statutory and compulsory arbitration” — Court appoints sole arbitrator after finding that absence of an arbitration clause in LLP agreement cannot defeat mandatory reference to arbitration under Section 23(4)
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Karnataka high court holds that “Entry 14 of the First Schedule creates a statutory and compulsory arbitration” — Court appoints sole arbitrator after finding that absence of an arbitration clause in LLP agreement cannot defeat mandatory reference to arbitration under Section 23(4)

Court's decision The Karnataka High Court allowed the petition seeking appointment of a sole arbitrator and held that disputes between partners of a Limited Liability Partnership must be referred to…
November 9, 2025
Karnataka high court holds that “mere deduction of TDS under professional charges does not prove existence of professional services” — Court upholds ITAT’s finding that ₹66 lakh receipt was salary income and rejects interest deduction claim
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Karnataka high court holds that “mere deduction of TDS under professional charges does not prove existence of professional services” — Court upholds ITAT’s finding that ₹66 lakh receipt was salary income and rejects interest deduction claim

Court’s decision The Karnataka High Court dismissed the appeal filed by the Appellant and upheld the findings of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal that the amount of ₹66,00,000 received from…
November 9, 2025
Karnataka high court holds that “mere issuance of repeated deficiency memos without application of mind cannot defeat a legitimate GST refund claim” — Court quashes RFD-03 memos and directs fresh processing of refund applications
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Karnataka high court holds that “mere issuance of repeated deficiency memos without application of mind cannot defeat a legitimate GST refund claim” — Court quashes RFD-03 memos and directs fresh processing of refund applications

Court’s decision The Karnataka High Court delivered a detailed ruling holding that the repeated issuance of RFD-03 deficiency memos to the Petitioner was arbitrary and legally unsustainable. The Court found…
November 9, 2025
Karnataka high court holds that “continuation of forced pregnancy in a 13-year-old rape survivor is against her bodily autonomy” — Court permits immediate medical termination and issues a wide-ranging SOP to protect minor victims of sexual offences
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Karnataka high court holds that “continuation of forced pregnancy in a 13-year-old rape survivor is against her bodily autonomy” — Court permits immediate medical termination and issues a wide-ranging SOP to protect minor victims of sexual offences

Court’s decision The Karnataka High Court delivered an extensive and protective ruling directing that the 13-year-old Petitioner be allowed immediate medical termination of pregnancy (MTP), relying on the unanimous opinion…
November 9, 2025