Karnataka HC Quashes Section 138 NI Act Case, Rules No Liability if Cheque Dishonour Due to Police-Ordered Account Freeze

Karnataka HC Quashes BNS Section 69 Case in 5-Year Consensual Live-In Relationship

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a five-year consensual live-in relationship cannot sustain a charge of sexual intercourse based on a false promise of marriage under Section 69 of the BNS. The court quashed criminal proceedings, emphasizing that a prolonged consensual relationship negates the element of deceit, a critical ruling for understanding judicial interpretation of consent and criminality in intimate relationships.

SC Stays HC Order Declaring NSEI as 'Public Authority' Under RTI Act Section 2(h)

The Supreme Court has stayed a Delhi High Court order that declared the National Stock Exchange of India (NSEI) a 'public authority' under Section 2(h) of the RTI Act. This means citizens cannot currently enforce their right to information from NSEI. The case challenges whether a stock exchange, though controlled by the government, should be treated as a public authority.

Karnataka HC Quashes KPSC Chairperson Suspension; Governor's Independent Action Invalid Under Article 317(1)

Karnataka High Court reinstates KPSC Chairperson Sahukar, ruling that the Governor's suspension order was invalid because it was passed without the aid and advice of the State Cabinet. This reaffirms the constitutional principle that the Governor is bound by Cabinet advice, even in matters concerning removal of SPSC members under Article 317(1). Important for understanding Governor's discretionary powers and the role of the Supreme Court in such inquiries.

Rajasthan HC: Blanket Freeze of Bank Accounts in Cyber Fraud Cases Arbitrary, Confine to Disputed Amount

The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that banks and police cannot freeze entire bank accounts based on a single suspicious transaction. Only the disputed amount can be restricted, and indefinite freezes are barred. This protects legitimate account holders while ensuring traceability of cyber fraud proceeds.

Lok Sabha Passes Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill 2026: Digital Records Admissible, SP-Rank Police Powers Retained

Lok Sabha has cleared the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026, replacing the 135-year-old colonial-era Act of 1891. The Bill modernizes the legal framework to allow digital and cloud-based bank records as evidence in court, but raises serious data privacy concerns due to retained police powers and lack of safeguards like hash values.

SC Orders Fresh SIT Probe into 2012 Karnataka Rape-Murder, Sets 3-Month Deadline for Investigation

The Supreme Court has ordered a fresh SIT investigation into the 2012 rape-murder of a 17-year-old girl in Karnataka, severely criticizing the earlier probe as 'shocking the conscience'. The Court set aside the Karnataka High Court's dismissal of the victim's family plea for reinvestigation after the accused was acquitted in 2023. This landmark judgment reinforces judicial accountability for investigative failures and the right of victims to a fair probe.

Rajya Sabha Passes Bankers' Books Evidence Bill 2026, Replaces British-Era Law with Digital Evidence Framework

Parliament has passed The Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026, replacing the 1891 British-era Act. The new law allows digital and virtual records as admissible evidence, aligning banking evidence with modern practices. It also enables the government to extend the framework to NBFCs and fintech firms via notification.

Karnataka HC Upholds 1.27 Acre Land Acquisition for DRDO's CAIR Project as National Security Imperative

Karnataka HC upheld acquisition of 1.27 acres for DRDO's CAIR project, overriding procedural lapses due to national security. This judgment harmonizes private property rights with constitutional duty to protect the nation.