Relief for in-laws as Karnataka high court quashes woman’s domestic abuse case
Jul 1, 2024The Karnataka high court quashed a case under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act-2005, emphasizing the significance of appeals under Section 29 as an alternative and statutory remedy for aggrieved parties. The ruling addressed challenges related to the abuse of law in domestic violence proceedings, highlighting the court's jurisdiction in such matters.
Karnataka HC cuts jail term in Pocso case for lack of ‘valid reason’
Jun 24, 2024Partly allowing the appeal filed by the accused, 27, from Chikkamagaluru, a division bench comprising Justices Sreenivas Harish Kumar and CM Joshi, however, increased the fine slapped on him by a special court from Rs 5,000 to Rs 25,000. The accused had befriended a minor girl in his neighbourhood. In June 2016, he sexually assaulted her repeatedly. The accused had befriended a minor girl in his neighbourhood. In June 2016, he sexually assaulted her repeatedly.
Abduction case - Karnataka HC grants anticipatory bail to Prajwal Revanna's mother
Jun 18, 2024
Jun 14, 2024 In his order, Justice Krishna S Dixit has said that no coercive measures should be taken against the octogenarian leader and former chief minister BS Yediyurappa, directing the senior BJP leader to appear before the police for questioning on June 17, in terms of his reply to the notice sent by the CID .
Karnataka HC: Wife’s plea against divorce won’t abate on spouse death
May 23, 2024The high court set aside the divorce decree and granted the wife the status of 'widow'. The wife challenged the order of the principal judge regarding cruelty allegations in the matrimonial home and non-payment of interim maintenance.
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