Karnataka High Court
Karnataka High Court Allows RSS March in Chittapur: BJP Celebrates Victory Over Congress Government
Oct 19, 2025 03:25 pm CST
The Karnataka High Court has granted permission for RSS to hold its route march in Chittapur on November 2, overruling the Congress-led government's denial. The decision comes amid tensions between political parties, with BJP hailing it as a constitutional victory while Chief Minister Siddaramaiah maintains the requirement for permission applies to all organizations equally. The court's ruling has significant implications for protest rights and political freedoms in Karnataka.
Karnataka High Court Denies Bail in Rape Case Citing Ancient Wisdom and Gandhi's Philosophy on Women's Dignity
Sep 29, 2025 04:06 pm CST
The Karnataka High Court rejected bail for a rape suspect, invoking both Manusmriti and Mahatma Gandhi's teachings on respecting women. The case involves a 19-year-old Scheduled Tribe woman assaulted at Bengaluru's railway station, with Justice S Rachaiah emphasizing the survivor's trauma and the societal importance of protecting women's dignity and safety.
X Challenges Indian Court Ruling on Social Media Regulation: Legal Battle Over Freedom of Expression
Sep 29, 2025 02:38 pm CST
Elon Musk's X has expressed serious concerns about the Karnataka High Court's ruling allowing regulation of social media in India through the 'Sahyog' portal, claiming it violates constitutional rights to free speech and bypasses established legal frameworks. The company plans to appeal the decision while affirming its commitment to Indian law, highlighting the ongoing tension between content moderation and freedom of expression in digital spaces.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Issues 30-Day Ultimatum to Fix Bengaluru's Pothole Crisis Amid Growing Public Outrage
Sep 27, 2025 11:31 pm CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has mandated a 30-day deadline for officials to repair all potholes in Bengaluru following mounting criticism from tech industry leaders. During his personal inspection of the city's deteriorating roads, he warned that Corporation Commissioners and Chief Engineers will face consequences for non-compliance, highlighting the government's renewed focus on addressing infrastructure challenges that recently prompted companies like BlackBuck to relocate from the tech hub.
Karnataka High Court Refuses to Stay Ongoing Caste Census, Mandates Data Confidentiality
Sep 25, 2025 09:23 pm CST
The Karnataka High Court has declined to halt the ongoing caste census but has imposed strict conditions regarding data confidentiality. The Division Bench ruled that participation in the social and educational survey must be voluntary, and the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes must ensure that all collected information remains protected and undisclosed to third parties.
"Must Regulate Content": High Court Rejects X's Challenge To Centre's Authority
Sep 24, 2025 07:51 pm CST
The Karnataka High Court today rejected a petition by Elon Musk's X Corp, which challenged the authority of government officials to issue information blocking orders.
'Caste Census' Begins In Karnataka, Technical Glitches Reported In Some Parts
Sep 23, 2025 02:30 am CST
The Social and Educational Survey, popularly known as the 'caste census' in Karnataka, commenced on Monday, with enumerators going door-to-door to collect data.
CBI Raids Premises Of Karnataka Ex-Minister's Relatives In Valmiki Corporation Case
Sep 16, 2025 02:00 am CST
The CBI on Monday conducted searches at 16 locations across Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh in connection with the alleged siphoning off government funds from the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Limited (KMVSTDCL).