India - High Court of Karnataka

Lack of Mens Rea in Drone Incident Leads to Quashing of FIR under BNS: Karnataka HC

When Technology Glitches: High Court Quashes FIR Against Drone Developer In a significant ruling that clarifies the application of the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), theHigh Court of Karnatakahas quashed a criminal case registered against a drone research company, emphasizing th...

24 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Post-Facto Payment of Farmers' Dues No Ground to Quash Criminal Prosecution Under K.A.P.M. Act: Karnataka High Court

Justice for Farmers: Karnataka High Court Denies Quashing of Criminal Cases Against APMC Traders The Karnataka High Court has delivered a stern message regarding the accountability of commission agents in agricultural market yards. Justice M. Nagaprasa...

04 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

High Court Refuses to Quash 498-A IPC Charges but Overturns SC/ST Act Offence for Lack of 'Public View' Ingredient

Allegations Behind Closed Doors: High Court Clarifies Limits of SC/ST Act and Matrimonial Litigation In a nuanced ruling concerning the intersection of matrimonial discord and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, the High...

04 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

No Evidence: Karnataka HC Quashes FIR Against MLA

No Evidence: Karnataka HC QuashesFIRAgainst MLAIn a significant ruling that reinforces thejudicial protectionagainstfrivolous criminal litigation, theKarnataka High CourtonMonday, June 8, 2025, quashed anFIRfiled againstBJPMLA Yashpal Suvarna and several others. The case, which centered aroun...

09 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Karnataka HC Questions Legality of Property Claim Over Police Quarters

Karnataka HC Questions Legality of Property Claim Over Police QuartersIn a striking oral observation that underscores the tension between private land title claims and long-standing public possession, the Karnataka High Court

05 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Karnataka HC Allows Withdrawal of BNS Section 109 Quashing Plea, Reserves Liberty for Future Challenge

Strategic Retreat: Karnataka High Court Grants Liberty to Re-file Quashing Petition Amidst Ongoing Investigation In a recent hearing at the High Court of Karnataka, a legal challenge seeking the quashing of an FIR involving Section 109(1) of theBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita(BNS) conc...

06 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Karnataka HC Quashes FIR Registered Without Magistrate's Reference Under BNSS: Procedural Lapse Cited

Judicial Oversight: High Court Slams Procedural Lapses in FIR Registration Under BNSS In a significant ruling addressing the procedural sanctity of criminal investigations, theHigh Court of Karnatakahas struck down an FIR after finding that authorities bypassed mandatory judicial protocols. J...

27 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

High Court Rejects Bid to Quash Sexual Harassment FIR Under Section 75(1)(i) BNS: Karnataka High Court

Beyond the Gate: High Court Refuses to Quash Sexual Harassment FIR Against Airport Official In a stern message regarding the safety of passengers, theHigh Court of Karnatakahas dismissed a plea seeking the quashing of an FIR against an immigration official accused of sexually harassing a Sout...

06 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Karnataka High Court Denies Quashing Fake Aadhaar Case

Karnataka High CourtDenies Quasing Bid in Major Identity Fraud CaseIn a significant judicial development that reinforces the gravity of identity-related offenses, theKarnataka High Courthas dismissed a petition seeking thequashing of a criminal caseagainst a cyber centre owner accused of fabr...

02 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Tribunal Under Maintenance Act Has Inherent Power to Order Eviction for Senior Citizen Welfare: Karnataka High Court

Safeguarding Senior Citizens: Karnataka High Court Upholds Power of Eviction In a significant ruling aimed at reinforcing the legal safeguards for the elderly, the High Court of Karnataka (Dharwad Bench) has affirmed that Tribunals constituted under theMaintenance and Welfare o...

25 Nov 2025