In a significant interim order, a division bench led by Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice K.S. Hemalekha blocked the government’s directive, which had authorized public prosecutors to drop charges in multiple high-profile incidents, including the 2022 Aland riots. The court’s intervention follows a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the legality and procedure of the Cabinet’s decision.  

Karnataka HC halts govt order to withdraw 52 cases

India: The Karnataka High Court has rejected Elon Musk-led X Corp's petition challenging the union government's mandate for social media intermediaries.


India: Karnataka HC rejects Musk's X petition, 'digital platform must obey Sahyog orders'

The high court of the southern Indian state of Karnataka on Monday halted the ongoing probe against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the electoral bond extortion case.

India: Karnataka HC stays probe against FM Sitharaman in electoral bond extortion case

The Indian Supreme Court on Friday (Sep 20) took suo motu cognisance of remarks made by a lower court judge referring to a Muslim-dominated area as ‘mini-Pakistan.

Karnataka judge faces SC's ire after calling Muslim-majority area 'mini-Pakistan'

Businesses are ruing a ban on the sale of liquor in south Indian city of Bengaluru till Friday (Feb 16), when a by-election for one empty seat in the Karnataka Legislative Council is set to take place.

Liquor ban in India's Bengaluru: Karnataka HC reduces sale ban duration

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Karnataka HC halts govt order to withdraw 52 cases

India: Karnataka HC rejects Musk's X petition, 'digital platform must obey Sahyog orders'

India: Karnataka HC stays probe against FM Sitharaman in electoral bond extortion case

Karnataka judge faces SC's ire after calling Muslim-majority area 'mini-Pakistan'

Liquor ban in India's Bengaluru: Karnataka HC reduces sale ban duration