Karnataka High Court: News
26 Apr 2025
DubaiKannada actor Ranya Rao denied bail in gold smuggling case
The Karnataka High Court has refused to grant bail to Kannada actor Ranya Rao and her co-accused Tarun Konduru Raju in a gold smuggling case.
09 Apr 2025
DubaiRanya Rao's bail plea adjourned till April 17
The hearing of Kannada actor Ranya Rao's bail plea has been adjourned by the Karnataka High Court till April 17.
01 Apr 2025
DubaiRanya Rao seeks bail from Karnataka High Court after arrest
Kannada actor Ranya Rao has moved the Karnataka High Court seeking bail after she was arrested in a gold smuggling case last month.
18 Mar 2025
Kannada FilmsGold smuggling case: Ranya Rao's husband seeks exemption from arrest
Jatin Hukkeri, husband of Kannada actor Ranya Rao, has approached the court seeking protection from arrest in his wife's gold smuggling case.
28 Feb 2025
DelhiRenukaswamy murder case: Darshan granted permission to travel nationwide
In a major development, the Karnataka High Court has allowed Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, an accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, to travel across India.
24 Feb 2025
Arnab Goswami'Arnab Goswami was booked recklessly to settle scores': Karnataka HC
The Karnataka High Court has quashed a criminal case against Republic News Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami over allegations of airing fake news about Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
15 Feb 2025
Supreme Court Of IndiaJayalalithaa's case was abated, not an exoneration: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has clarified that its 2017 order in the disproportionate assets (DA) case against former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa doesn't mean she's been acquitted.
07 Feb 2025
Abhishek Manu SinghviKarnataka HC dismisses plea seeking CBI probe into MUDA scam
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition seeking transfer of Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam investigation involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
05 Feb 2025
Punjab National BankVijay Mallya moves HC, says 'banks recovering debt multiple times'
Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya has approached the Karnataka High Court, challenging the ongoing debt recovery proceedings against him.
06 Jan 2025
AmazonKarnataka HC to hear all competition cases against Flipkart, Amazon
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Karnataka High Court to hear all competition-related cases against e-commerce companies Amazon and Flipkart.
17 Dec 2024
Kannada FilmsDarshan discharged without surgery; rushes to complete bail formalities
Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, who is embroiled in the Renukaswamy murder case, was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday without undergoing the scheduled back surgery.
16 Dec 2024
Karnataka'How's chanting Jai Shri Ram inside mosque an offense': SC
The Supreme Court of India has sought the Karnataka government's response in a petition challenging the Karnataka High Court's decision that chanting "Jai Shri Ram" inside a mosque would not constitute an offense.
13 Dec 2024
BengaluruRenukaswamy murder case: Darshan, Pavithra Gowda, 5 others granted bail
The Karnataka High Court granted bail to Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and his associate Pavithra Gowda in the Renukaswamy murder case on Friday.
25 Nov 2024
BangaloreBengaluru cop accused of abetting businesswoman's suicide
A senior police officer in Bengaluru is facing serious allegations after the suicide of a 33-year-old businesswoman.
30 Oct 2024
Kannada FilmsRenukaswamy murder case: Actor Darshan granted interim bail for surgery
The Karnataka High Court has granted a six-week interim bail to actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, who is currently in jail in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case.
25 Oct 2024
KarnatakaPIL seeks separate flag for Karnataka, HC calls it 'misconceived'
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a separate flag for the state.
22 Oct 2024
BengaluruDarshan seeks bail in Renukaswamy murder case, citing health issues
Actor Darshan has sought bail in the ongoing Renukaswamy murder case, citing severe health problems as the reason for his plea.
16 Oct 2024
Indian Penal Code'Chanting Jai Shri Ram inside mosque doesn't hurt sentiments': HC
The Karnataka High Court has quashed a criminal case against two men accused of chanting "Jai Shri Ram" inside a mosque.
30 Sep 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)ED books Siddaramaiah, others in MUDA land scam case
The Enforcement Directorate on Monday booked Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and some others in a money-laundering case linked to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), taking cognizance of a recent state Lokayukta FIR, news agency PTI reported.
27 Sep 2024
Indian Penal CodeChanting 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' not hate speech: Karnataka HC
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that chanting "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" does not constitute hate speech.
25 Sep 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Karnataka court orders Lokayukta probe against Siddaramaiah in MUDA case
A special court in Karnataka has ordered the Lokayukta, a state-level corruption watchdog, to investigate allegations against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
25 Sep 2024
DY Chandrachud'Can't call region of India Pakistan...': SC blasts Karnataka judge
The Supreme Court on Wednesday criticized Karnataka High Court judge Justice V Srishananda for his controversial comments about a Bengaluru locality during a recent hearing, saying no region in India should be referred to as Pakistan.
24 Sep 2024
MysuruKarnataka HC dismisses Siddaramaiah's plea in MUDA land scam case
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, challenging the legality of Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot's decision to prosecute him over alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam case.
19 Aug 2024
MysoreSiddaramaiah moves Karnataka HC challenging prosecution order in MUDA 'scam'
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has sought legal recourse against the governor's approval to prosecute him over alleged irregularities in land allocation by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).
11 Jul 2024
High CourtKarnataka High Court considers Darshan's plea for home food
The Karnataka High Court has issued notices to the state government and the superintendent of Bengaluru Central Prison, among others, in response to a petition filed by incarcerated Kannada film star Darshan Thoogudeepa.
10 Jul 2024
KarnatakaKannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa requests home-cooked meals, amenities in jail
Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, currently held in judicial custody for a murder case, has petitioned the Karnataka High Court for home-cooked food and other amenities.
06 Jul 2024
BYJU'SPay our ₹2.3cr dues or shut shop: Ex-staff to BYJU'S
Over 60 former employees of edtech firm BYJU'S, have threatened to initiate insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings against the company, over unpaid salaries.
02 Jul 2024
BengaluruKarnataka HC overturns NCLT's stay on BYJU'S second rights issue
The Karnataka High Court has overturned a previous order by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) that had barred edtech firm BYJU'S from initiating a second rights issue.
28 Jun 2024
KarnatakaYediyurappa requests high court to cancel POCSO case against him
BS Yediyurappa, the former chief minister of Karnataka, has approached the Karnataka High Court seeking dismissal of a case lodged against him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act (POCSO).
23 Jun 2024
BYJU'SBYJU'S challenges NCLT order barring second rights issue
Ed tech giant BYJU'S has filed a writ petition in the Karnataka High Court, contesting an order from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) that hinders its second rights issue.
17 Jun 2024
BengaluruEx-Karnataka CM Yediyurappa questioned by CID in POCSO case
Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa was interrogated for nearly four hours by the state Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Monday.
07 Jun 2024
BengaluruPrajwal Revanna's mother granted interim bail in kidnapping case
The Karnataka High Court has granted interim anticipatory bail to Bhavani Revanna, mother of suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna.
11 Apr 2024
Ajay DevgnKarnataka High Court lifts ban on 'Maidaan'
On Thursday, the Karnataka High Court revoked a temporary ban on the screening of the Hindi film Maidaan.
15 Sep 2023
Ganesh ChaturthiIdgah Maidan to host Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations: Karnataka HC
The Karnataka High Court on Friday reportedly dismissed Anjuman-i-Islam's petition challenging the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC)'s decision to allow Hindu groups to organize Ganesh Chaturthi at Hubballi's Idgah Maidan.
02 Aug 2023
XX challenges Karnataka High Court ruling on blocking orders
X, previously known as Twitter, is appealing a Rs. 50 lakh penalty and dismissal of its plea by the Karnataka High Court.
30 Jun 2023
XKarnataka High Court dismisses Twitter's lawsuit against Indian government
Last year, Twitter filed a lawsuit against the Indian government seeking a review of some of the content takedown orders by New Delhi.
29 Jun 2023
Congress PartyNo relief for Rahul Gandhi, others in KGF copyright case
The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday declined to quash the FIR against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Jairam Ramesh, and Supriya Shrinate over the alleged unauthorized use of music from the Kannada film KGF Chapter 2 during the party's Bharat Jodo Yatra (BJY).
19 Apr 2023
KarnatakaKarnataka: Students study in small room after government demolishes school
The Karnataka High Court has directed the authorities to rebuild a government school at Agaralingana Doddi village in the Mandya district of Karnataka, reported The Quint.
13 Mar 2023
Karnataka'Headache': Karnataka BJP MLA KS Eshwarappa on Azaan; triggers controversy
The political space in Karnataka is likely to heat up again after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA KS Eshwarappa made a controversial statement regarding Azaan, the Muslim community's call to prayer.
12 Jan 2023
KarnatakaKarnataka HC halts Sadhguru's Isha Yoga Centre, Adiyogi statue inauguration
The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday ordered the status quo be maintained on the inauguration of Sadhguru's Isha Yoga Centre and Adiyogi's statue at the foot of Nandi Hills near Bengaluru.
02 Jan 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaMeet BV Nagarathna, SC judge who dissented from demonetization verdict
The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the Centre's 2016 demonetization decision and dismissed all pleas contesting it.
09 Dec 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC dismisses plea seeking collegium meeting details on judges' appointment
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed under the Right to Information (RTI) Act seeking disclosure of discussions during a collegium meeting held on December 12, 2018, stating that collegium deliberations were not subject to the RTI Act.
13 Oct 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaHijab ban: SC delivers split verdict, refers to three-judge bench
The Supreme Court on Thursday delivered a split verdict on the issue of hijab ban.
22 Sep 2022
KarnatakaHijab row: SC reserves verdict on Karnataka HC's 'controversial' ban
After 10 days of rigorous hearings over the controversial hijab ban in Karnataka, the Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict in the case.
20 Sep 2022
Hijab rowHijab row case: SC questions Karnataka HC's judgment banning hijab
The Supreme Court remarked on Tuesday the Karnataka High Court erred in addressing the essential religious practice issue in the hijab row case.
31 Aug 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaKarnataka: HC allows Ganesh Chaturthi celebration at Hubballi's Eidgah ground
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday upheld the Dharwad municipal commissioner's ruling permitting the Ganesh Chaturthi celebration to be organized at the Hubballi Eidgah Maidan.
24 Aug 2022
XIndian government forced Twitter to hire its agents: Whistleblower Zatko
In startling revelations, a former Twitter security chief has accused the Indian government of forcing the social media giant to hire its agents, so they could have access to sensitive user data.
05 Jul 2022
XTwitter challenges Indian government in court over content takedown orders
The long-drawn saga between Twitter and the Indian government has reached the corridors of the Karnataka High Court.
10 May 2022
XiaomiXiaomi alleges coercion by Enforcement Directorate; China seeks fair treatment
The Xiaomi India v/s Enforcement Directorate (ED) saga has seemingly entered a crucial phase, with the tech giant alleging threats of physical violence and intimidation by the Indian agency.
07 May 2022
XiaomiKarnataka HC stays ED's seizure of Xiaomi's assets: Details here
In a huge relief to Xiaomi India, a vacation bench of the Karnataka High Court ordered an interim stay on the seizure of its assets worth Rs. 5,551.27 crore by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
24 Mar 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaHijab row: No urgent SC hearing against Karnataka HC verdict
The Supreme Court on Thursday denied a request for an urgent listing of appeals against a Karnataka High Court judgment that upheld colleges' authority to prohibit female Muslim students from wearing hijab in educational institutions in Karnataka.
20 Mar 2022
KarnatakaKarnataka HC judges who gave hijab verdict get Y-category security
The Karnataka government has decided to provide "Y" category security to all three Karnataka HC judges who issued the verdict upholding the ban on wearing hijab in educational institutions after alleged life threats to Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi.
15 Mar 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaKarnataka HC's order upholding hijab ban challenged in Supreme Court
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday morning upheld the ban on wearing hijab (headscarf) in educational institutions and dismissed several petitions against it.
15 Mar 2022
Basavaraj Bommai'Wearing hijab not essential practice in Islam,' rules Karnataka HC
After days of back-to-back hearings, the Karnataka High Court on Tuesday dismissed all petitions that challenged the state government's recent ban on wearing hijab in educational institutions.
16 Feb 2022
KarnatakaKarnataka High Court adjourns hijab row hearing until tomorrow
The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday adjourned the hearing on petitions against a ban on hijabs (headscarves) in schools and colleges until the next day.
