Karnataka High Court: News
Musk's X challenges Modi government's takedown orders in Karnataka HC
Elon Musk's social media platform X has challenged the Indian government's takedown orders in the Karnataka High Court.
Karnataka bike taxi ban: Riders protest, threaten hunger strike
The Bike Taxi Welfare Association in Karnataka has staged a hunger protest on Sunday, demanding the lifting of the ban on bike taxis in the state.
'No ban on 'Thug Life': Karnataka govt tells SC
The Karnataka government has assured the Supreme Court that there is no ban on the screening of Kamal Haasan's film Thug Life in the state.
Modi government mulls uniform GST levy on Indian cab aggregators
The Indian government is looking into the Goods and Services Tax (GST) treatment of cab aggregators.
Big: SC says 'Thug Life' must be released in Karnataka
The Supreme Court of India has expressed its displeasure over the "extra-judicial ban" on the Tamil film Thug Life in Karnataka.
Bengaluru stampede: Karnataka HC grants interim bail to RCB official
The Karnataka High Court has granted interim bail to Nikhil Sosale, a senior official of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
Bengaluru stampede: Court grants protection from arrest to KSCA officials
The Karnataka High Court has granted interim relief from arrest to officials of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) in connection with the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede.
'RCB doesn't represent nation, why the felicitation?': Petitioner asks Karnataka
The Karnataka High Court on Thursday took suo motu cognizance of the stampede that marred the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) victory celebration event in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
Karnataka High Court to hear Bengaluru stampede case today
The Karnataka High Court will hear a case regarding the tragic stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday.
Kamal Haasan approaches Karnataka HC for 'Thug Life' release
Veteran actor and politician Kamal Haasan has approached the Karnataka High Court to ensure the release of his upcoming film Thug Life in the state.
Bengaluru's ISKCON temple does not belong to ISKCON Mumbai: SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) temple in Bengaluru belongs to the ISKCON Society Bangalore.
Kannada row: HC to hear Sonu Nigam's plea this week
The Karnataka High Court has deferred the hearing of a petition filed by famous singer Sonu Nigam to Thursday, May 15.
Kannada 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.
Ranya 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.
Ranya 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.
Gold 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.
Renukaswamy 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.
'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.
Jayalalithaa'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.
Karnataka 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).
Vijay 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.
Karnataka 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.
Darshan 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.
'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.
Renukaswamy 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.
Bengaluru 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.
Renukaswamy 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.
PIL 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.
Darshan 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.
'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.
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.
Chanting '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.
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.
'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.
Karnataka 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.
Siddaramaiah 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).
Karnataka 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.
Kannada 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.
Pay 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.
Karnataka 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.
Yediyurappa 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).
BYJU'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.
Ex-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.
Prajwal 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.
Karnataka High Court lifts ban on 'Maidaan'
On Thursday, the Karnataka High Court revoked a temporary ban on the screening of the Hindi film Maidaan.
Idgah 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.
X 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.
Karnataka 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.
No 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).
Karnataka: 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.
'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.
Karnataka 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.
Meet 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.
SC 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.
Hijab 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.
Hijab 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.
Hijab 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.
Karnataka: 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.
Indian 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.
Twitter 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.
Xiaomi 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.
Karnataka 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).
Hijab 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.
Karnataka 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.
Karnataka 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.
'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.
Karnataka 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.