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Karnataka HC: Writ Petition Not Maintainable for Copyright Infringement in Film Certification; Remedy Lies in Civil Suit

Karnataka High CourtShields Film Certification from Plagiarism Drama: 'Dhurandhar-2' Screening Stays OnIn a decisive ruling, theKarnataka High Courtdismissed a writ petition by filmmakerSantosh Kumar R.S., who alleged that the blockbuster'Dhurandhar-2'—produced byAditya Dhar,Lokesh Dhar, andJ...

01 May 2026

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Stigmatic Termination for Alleged Fake Certificates Without Enquiry Violates Natural Justice: Karnataka High Court

Guard's Job Back: Karnataka HC Slaps DownKSRTC's Hasty Firing Over 'Fake' PapersIn a swift ruling that underscores the unbreakable shield ofnatural justice, theHigh Court of Karnataka at Dharwadhas reinstated aKSRTCsecurity guard whose services were abruptly terminated for allegedly submittin...

26 Feb 2026

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Karnataka High Court Champions Tech-Driven Governance, Upholds Secularism, and Refines Procedural Law in Q3 2025

Karnataka High Court Champions Tech-Driven Governance, Upholds Secularism, and Refines Procedural Law in Q3 2025 Bengaluru, India– The third quarter of 2025 saw the Karnataka High Court deliver a series of impactful judgments, demonstrating a strong commitment to enhancing administrative acco...

23 Oct 2025

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Karnataka High Court's Q3 2025 Digest: Landmark Rulings on Tech in Governance, Individual Rights, and Corporate Liability

Karnataka High Court's Q3 2025 Digest: Landmark Rulings on Tech in Governance, Individual Rights, and Corporate Liability BENGALURU– The third quarter of 2025 has seen the Karnataka High Court deliver a series of impactful judgments, shaping the legal landscape across constitutional, criminal...

23 Oct 2025

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Supreme Court Curtails Commercial Speech, Mandates Influencer Apologies and New Social Media Guidelines

Supreme Court Curtails Commercial Speech, Mandates Influencer Apologies and New Social Media Guidelines NEW DELHI– In a landmark hearing with far-reaching implications for India's digital media landscape, the Supreme Court has drawn a distinct line between freedom of expression and monetized ...

25 Aug 2025

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SC Halts Proceedings Against Ashoka Professor, Questions Police Probe

SC Halts Proceedings Against Ashoka Professor, Questions Police Probe into Social Media Posts New Delhi– In a significant intervention safeguarding academic freedom and scrutinizing police powers under the new criminal code, the Supreme Court of India has provided substantial relief to Ashoka...

25 Aug 2025

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Karnataka HC: Labour Court Exceeds S.11A ID Act Discretion by Reinstating Employee in Proven Theft Case; Dismissal Upheld

Karnataka High Court Overturns Labour Court Order, Upholds Dismissal of Hotel Employee for Theft Bengaluru, Karnataka – October 28, 2024– The High Court of Karnataka, in a significant ruling, has set aside an award by the Principal Labour Court, Bengaluru, which had ordered the reinstatement ...

21 Jun 2025

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Karnataka HC Refuses Interim Relief to X Corp in Sahyog Portal Dispute

Karnataka High Court Declines to Grant Interim Relief to X Corp in Sahyog Portal Content Blocking Challenge Setback for X Corp in Fight Against Government's Digital Compliance Mechanism In a notable development for the ongoing discourse on digital regulation in India, the Karnataka High Court...

12 Apr 2025

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NIA Court Can Try IPC Offences Connected to Scheduled Offence: Karnataka High Court

Karnataka High Court Upholds NIA Court's Power to Try IPC Offences Connected to Scheduled Crimes Bengaluru, Karnataka – March 18, 2025– In a significant judgment, a division bench of the Karnataka High Court, comprising Justices Sreenivas HarishKumarandK.S.Hemalekha, has affirmed the jurisdic...

25 Mar 2025