Karnataka HC

‘Jai Shri Ram’ Chant Inside Mosque Does Not Hurt Religious Sentiments, Says Karnataka HC

16 Oct 2024

The Karnataka High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against two men charged with raising "Jai Shri Ram" slogans inside a mosque, stating that their actions did not "outrage the religious feelings of any class." The order was issued last month and posted on the court's website on Tuesday. According to...

SC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Karnataka HC Judge’s Remarks

20 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports regarding controversial comments made by a Karnataka High Court judge towards a woman lawyer. A five-judge bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, has directed the Karnataka High Court to submit a report on the matter. The...

Karnataka HC Adjourns Hearing On MLA HD Revanna’s Petition

31 May 2024

The Karnataka High Court has adjourned HD Revanna's petition, filed on Friday, until June 3. The petition concerns the request to dismiss the FIR related to the kidnapping case involving Prajwal Revanna. The case, filed at the KR Nagara police station, accuses HD Revanna and others of kidnapping a sexual...

HC to Karnataka govt: refrain from taking action against RSS leader

30 Dec 2023

The Karnataka High Court has instructed the state to refrain from taking any forceful measures against RSS leader Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat concerning his speech on December 24 in Srirangapatna, which allegedly offended Muslim women. Justice Rajesh Rai, presiding over Bhat’s plea, issued notices to the state and the complainant involved...

Karnataka HC reserves verdict on private schools’ plea to draft textbooks

26 Nov 2022

A 1995’s petition that contested various provisions of the Karnataka Education Act, 1983 has been reserved for judgment by the Karnataka high court. The State government's prescription of curriculum and the reserve for staff appointments in unaided schools are among the regulations being contested. Following the government's failure to oppose,...