Karnataka High Court has advocated for strict punishment like the Middle East. The court said that people are increasingly taking advantage of the rights and freedoms provided under the democratic system. Justice R Nataraj made this comment while rejecting the bail plea of ​​a 23-year-old youth accused of rape.

The judge said that under the existing laws, criminals are not being dealt with strictly, due to which the deterrent effect of punishment has become weak.

Because of democracy people take law lightly: HC

According to the Bar & Bench report, the court said, ‘The law has lost its strength because we do not deal strictly with the criminals. That is why unlike the Middle East, it has become so easy to commit crimes. If you cut off hands or feet, then perhaps people will understand to follow the law because we have democracy here, so everyone takes it lightly.

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The accused is a 23 year old student

The High Court issued a notice to the state government on the bail plea of ​​the 23-year-old youth and postponed the next hearing of the case till June 8. Advocate Ayantika Mandal, appearing for the accused, argued that her client has been in judicial custody for about two months and no crime has been committed.

The accused’s classmate made the allegation

A 23-year-old student at Manipal Institute of Technology has been accused by one of his classmates of sexually assaulting him against his will. According to the complaint, both were in a relationship for some time, but later the woman distanced herself from him after doubting his character.

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Karnataka High Court has made a very important comment while hearing a rape case. The court has said that the law does not consider heartbreak as a crime. The court also said that if marriage is refused after consensual relations, then it is sad, but it cannot be considered as rape.

According to the report of Live Law, the court was hearing a petition in which a person had demanded to cancel the FIR lodged against him by the woman under Sections 69 and 115 (2) of the Indian Justice Code, 2023. In the FIR, the woman has accused the petitioner of having a relationship with her by making a false promise of marriage.

Justice M. Nagaprasanna, Karnataka High Court judge, said, ‘Where two adults voluntarily enter into consensual physical relations for a long period of time, if the man thereafter refuses to marry the woman, no matter how deplorable that act is, that relationship alone cannot be converted into the offense of rape under Section 376 of the IPC.’

The court also said in the order that after reading the complaint completely, there is no mention of coercion, deception from the beginning or use of force. The complaint talks about a live-in relationship lasting two years, shared domestic life and consensual relations.

The court said that both of them lived together for two years and what happened after that is not an allegation of violence but an allegation of betrayal, hence it is not a case of having a physical relationship by deceiving them from the beginning. It is an established principle of law that law does not consider heartbreak as a crime.

Justice M. Nagaprasanna said that a promise of marriage is considered false when it is proved that the promise was merely a deceit or a fraudulent ploy, which was never intended to be fulfilled. The court said that later change of mind or lack of coordination, opposition from family or mere hesitation in getting married – these things cannot be considered as criminal intention at the beginning of the relationship.

The court, while quashing the complaint against the petitioner, said that the criminal justice system should not be weaponized when relationships fail. The petitioner had met the woman in Ireland, both of whom had gone there to study. Later their friendship turned into love and both of them decided to live-in.

The woman said in the FIR that both of them lived in live-in relationship for a long time and during this time they had physical relations. The woman was already married and also has a child. However, the woman says that her divorce case was already going on with her husband. Later, the woman’s relationship with the petitioner deteriorated and on her return to India, she filed a case against the petitioner for having an affair on the pretext of marriage.

Actor Ranveer Singh is in controversy regarding mimicry of the scene involving God in the film ‘Kantara 2’. Ranveer Singh has currently got relief from Karnataka High Court. However, the court also reprimanded him. During the hearing held on February 24, the Karnataka High Court said that being a popular actor, he should be responsible for his words and behavior.

The bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna has stayed any coercive action against Ranveer Singh till the next hearing on March 2. At present the police will not be able to take any strict action.

Judge reprimands Ranveer Singh

During the hearing, the judge said that an actor does not have the right to hurt anyone’s religious sentiments. Whether you are a big star or anyone else, public responsibility applies equally to everyone. Calling Ranveer ‘careless’, he said that what is said on the internet never gets erased completely. Words can be taken back, but the content put into the digital world is always there. Therefore, while speaking on a public platform, one should speak very thoughtfully. However, whether the matter was done intentionally or not will be decided in the further hearing.

Advocate Sajan Poovayya, appearing for Ranveer, argued that the actor did not intend to hurt anyone’s sentiments. There is a difference between negligence and intentional crime. This case has been registered under those sections of the Indian Justice Code (BNS) 2023, which are related to hurting religious sentiments and spreading hatred.

What is the whole matter?

Let us tell you, last year in the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, Ranveer Singh copied the scene of Daiva from the Kannada film Kantara Chapter 1. This film is of actor-director Rishabh Shetty and it shows a sacred ritual related to ‘Daiva’. It is alleged that Ranveer mimicked that character and called Daiva a ‘ghost’, which spread resentment among the people. During the program, Rishabh Shetty had also hinted at him not to do so. However, this video went viral on social media and many people called it an insult to religious sentiments. As the controversy escalated, Ranveer Singh also apologized to everyone.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has got big legal relief. The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a case related to alleged defamatory campaigning during the 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections. This case was related to an advertisement called Corruption Rate Card, in which allegations of corruption were made against the then BJP government. This advertisement was part of the Congress election campaign and Rahul Gandhi shared it from his social media account. Keshav Prasad had filed a personal complaint on behalf of BJP regarding this. On the basis of the complaint, the lower court had issued summons to Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi moved the Karnataka High Court against the summons. The case was heard by a bench headed by Justice Sunil Dutt Yadav. Accepting the petition, the court canceled the private complaint and the summons issued on its basis.

Case of statements given during election campaign

This case was related to the legal limits of statements and advertisements given during the election campaign. This decision of the High Court is being considered an important relief for Rahul Gandhi. At present, after this decision the proceedings of the lower court will be considered ended. Will keep an eye on what further legal steps will be taken by BJP.

Petition filed in High Court

Rahul Gandhi had filed a petition in the High Court saying that the related social media post or promotional material does not directly link him personally. His argument was that it was part of the election campaign and fell within the scope of political commentary. The High Court bench said in its decision that such allegations fall under the category of political criticism and have constitutional protection. The court considered that continuing the proceedings in this case would be an abuse of the legal process.

The matter was related to the slogan of government with 40% commission.

This matter was related to Congress’ ‘government with 40% commission’ slogan during the 2023 Karnataka Assembly election campaign. Through this slogan, serious allegations of corruption were made against the BJP government. In this context, ‘Corruption Rate Card’ advertisement was also released, regarding which a complaint was lodged.

Karnataka High Court has given an important decision on Wednesday (February 11, 2026). The court has given permission to worship the Shivalinga present in a dargah located in Aland Town in Kalaburagi district on Mahashivratri. Hearing the petition of Siddha Ramaiah Hiremath, the court, on the lines of last year, has allowed limited number of devotees to perform puja on Sunday (February 15) this year too.

The Dargah Committee had approached the Supreme Court demanding that Hindu organizations not be allowed to perform the puja. However, the bench led by the Chief Justice refused to hear it saying that if every such case starts going directly to the Supreme Court for hearing, then the message will be sent that the High Courts of the country have become irrelevant.

Dargah Committee made allegations in the petition

The Dargah Committee had alleged in its petition that a planned attempt is being made to change the nature of religious places through interim orders. Actually, the center of controversy is the site associated with 14th century Sufi saint Hazrat Sheikh Alauddin Ansari (Laadle Mashaiq) and 15th century Hindu saint Raghav Chaitanya. The remains of both the saints are said to be in this complex. A structure called Raghav Chaitanya Shivalinga is also present here.

Controversy had increased regarding worship in 2022

It is said that earlier people from both Hindu and Muslim communities used to worship at this place. However, tension regarding worship rights increased in 2022, when an incident of alleged desecration of Shivalinga by some anti-social elements came to light.

Even in February 2025, the High Court had given permission to 15 Hindu devotees to worship on Shivratri amid heavy security arrangements. During this time the rituals were conducted peacefully. This year also, on the lines of earlier order, the court has given permission for worship to a limited number of devotees.

Karnataka High Court has put an interim stay on the government’s order regarding Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in the state. The High Court on Tuesday (October 28, 2025) has given a big decision regarding the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Along with this, the High Court has also issued a notice to the state government. In fact, the Karnataka government had ordered to ban the activities of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in the state and make it mandatory to take prior permission for gathering of more than 10 people in public places, on which the High Court has now given a major decision. This decision of the High Court is a big blow to the government led by CM Siddaramaiah.

This decision of the state government was challenged in the Karnataka High Court and it was alleged that it was against the fundamental rights of the citizens. Hubli based Punashchitna Seva Sanstha had filed a petition in the High Court. At the same time, the Karnataka government led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced to challenge this decision of the High Court. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the state government will file an appeal in the division bench of the High Court against the interim order of the Dharwad bench.

Petitioner’s lawyer argued in court

A single bench of Justice Nagaprasanna has issued an order to put an interim stay on this order of the government and said that the next hearing in this case will be on November 17, 2025. On behalf of the petitioner, senior advocate Ashok Harnahalli argued in the court, ‘The government has ordered that permission will have to be taken for any gathering of more than 10 people. This is a restriction on the fundamental rights given by the Constitution. Even if a party is held in a park, that too will be considered an illegal gathering as per the government orders.

Government order was issued in the beginning of this month

This government order, which was postponed by the Karnataka High Court, was issued earlier this month. In the order issued by the state government, guidelines were given that no private or social organization can organize any program, meeting or cultural event in government or public properties like government schools, college grounds or other institutional premises without written permission.

In this order, the district administration was also directed to ensure that the rules are strictly followed and in case of any violation, action should be taken under the Karnataka Land Revenue Act and Education Act.

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The Karnataka High Court on Thursday (September 25, 2025) refused to stay the prevailing social and educational survey being held in the state in the name of caste-based survey. The central government had argued in the Karnataka High Court that this is a census being done under the guise of the survey and it is interfered with its jurisdiction.

The bench of Karnataka High Court Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice CM Joshi, while hearing several petitions questioning the validity of the survey, gave an interim order not to stop. However, the court directed the State Backward Classes Commission to maintain the confidentiality of the data collected and ensure voluntary participation.

The Karnataka High Court said in its order, ‘We do not find it right to stop the survey released. However, the data collected in the survey should be kept confidential. He should not be disclosed to any person. The Backward Classes Commission will have to ensure that the information is completely safe and kept confidential.

The court has asked the Backward Classes Commission to issue a notification, which has been clarified that participation is voluntary. The court said that the calculations will have to inform the citizens in the beginning that they are not obliged to give information.

The order states, “If a person refuses to participate, the calculator will not try to convince him or pressurize him.” The petitions argued that this process is primarily a census and a violation of privacy. Advocate General Shashi Kiran Shetty, who appeared on behalf of the state, assured the court that there is adequate security measures and he offered to submit an affidavit on the matter.

On behalf of the state government, Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi appeared and Senior Advocate Ravi Verma Kumar advocated for the Backward Classes Commission. The court allowed all the parties to present additional written arguments in the coming weeks. The court has fixed December 2 for the next hearing on the matter.

The petitioners include KN Subba Reddy, members of the State Vokkaliga Union, Vokkaliga community such as former Chairman of Bangalore Advocates Association, members of the Lingayat community and Akhil Karnataka Brahmin Mahasabha.

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday (September 25, 2025) refused to stay the social and educational survey prevalent in the name of a caste -based survey. Instructing the state government to maintain the confidentiality of the data, the court also said that the survey should be voluntary. A division bench of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice CM Joshi said that they do not see any reason to stop the survey.

What did the bench say?
The bench said, ‘We make it clear that the data collected will not be disclosed to anyone. The Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission (KSCBC) will ensure that the figures are completely safe and confidential. The judges also directed KSCBC to issue public notification that the survey is voluntary and no one can be forced to give any information. The court said that those who calculate this thing will also have to tell the public.

Opposition to ethnic census
Significantly, the caste census being done by the Karnataka government is being opposed and it is being alleged that it can be taken political advantage. Earlier this week, the state government defended the survey and said that the central government is adopting a double attitude in this matter. The survey, which started from 22 September, will run till October 7. Due to the problems of server and network, employees had a problem with the first two days.

Abhishek Manu Singhvi gave this argument
Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for the state, argued that the Center had amended the 105th constitution in 2021, under which the states got the right to identify and list the backward classes. Singhvi said in the court that now the Center is now supporting the petitioners because there is a government of the opposition party in the state.

Social Media Platform X (First Twitter) The Karnataka High Court has suffered a shock. Central government Techdown Order Challenging X The court dismissed the petition on Wednesday (24 September 2025). Court two Dumb Where Social Media Platforms To work in India, one has to follow the laws here.

The company reached the company on Techdown order of X

The central government had instructed X to block some accounts and posts in the past, but the Elon Musk Company had challenged the Karnataka High Court. On behalf of X, it was said in the court that he works under American laws and has the right to freedom of expression. He said that for this reason there is no need to follow the Techdown orders of the Government of India.

In response to this, it was said by the government that Article 19(2) Only guarantees freedom of expression for Indian citizens and not foreign companies or non-citizens. It was said by the center that Social Media Platform Will have to follow the laws and rules of the country.

‘Can not be allowed to work without control’

Karnataka High Court said that in today’s time Social Media Regulation Need and companies cannot be allowed to work without control. A bench of Justice M. Nagprasanna gave the verdict, saying, “Information and communication have never been left without regulation. As the technology has progressed, control and regulations have also come into force.”

The court said, “Any citizen who wants judicial protection should be a citizen of the nation. The cooperation portal is a symbol of cooperation between citizens and intermediate, so there is no justification for this challenge. Social The media cannot be left in chaotic independence. every Sovereign Nation Social Controls media. Any platform to the Indian market Just Can’t operate as a playground. “

Former Chief Justice of India Dhananjay Yashwant Chandrachud has made a shocking disclosure by sharing his experiences as a CJI. He said that once a judge of the Karnataka High Court had called the Muslim dominated area as Pakistan, I did not like this.

DY Chandrachud told that he himself took cognizance and saw this matter. He has revealed this in an interview to The Lalantop. Chandrachud said, “As far as I remember. A case related to the Motor Vehicles Act was being heard in the Karnataka High Court. During this time a judge said,” The place that is ahead of this bridge is Pakistan. ” I saw a video related to this.

‘Judge’s decisions affect society’

DVI Chandrachud further said, “After the report came out, it was found that the judge had said this. I gave a small decision that no judge should say this. What you say or what you should have a dignity while giving the verdict. It affects the society.”

What did DY Chandrachud say on Justice Yashwant Verma?

During this time, he was also asked about the money received from Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Verma’s residence in Delhi. On this, he said that there should have been an FIR in this matter. However, he also questioned whether he had money or met his house? They should be given a chance to hear. He said, “Did his money be found in his house? Let’s not decide on this issue before giving the judge a full hearing opportunity.”

Should there have been an FIR file against Judge Yashwant Verma? On this, former CJI Chandrachud said that Zee is absolutely right that the FIR should be filed. The Vice President of that time, he commented a couple of times. Work should have been allowed, because if people come to the high constitutional post, then there should be some restraint on what you comment.

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