High Court of Karnataka

OS NO.1159/2023 • 17 Feb 2026

The Karnataka High Court upheld the order of the lower court that temporarily restrains State Bank of India from taking any action regarding the corporate guarantee provided by Patel Engineering Limited until the resolution of the ongoing suit. This decision prevents SBI from pursuing recovery actions related to the guarantee during the pendency of the case.

d No.4 • 17 Feb 2026

The Karnataka High Court heard a petition from Rahul Gandhi seeking to quash defamation proceedings initiated by the Bharatiya Janata Party. The court considered arguments from both sides regarding the validity of the complaint and the alleged defamatory advertisement, ultimately deciding on the merits of the case.

High Court of Karnataka • 23 Feb 2026

Raja J alias Regan was detained under the Karnataka Goonda Act for being a habitual offender. He challenged the legality of his detention, arguing that it violated procedural safeguards, including the failure to present him before an Advisory Board within the stipulated time. The High Court found that the detention order was not sustainable due to these procedural irregularities and ordered his release. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to legal procedures in preventive detention cases.

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High Court of Karnataka • 23 Feb 2026

The case involves Mohammed Azeemuddin Junaidi and Ulfat Junaidi appealing against an order from the Karnataka Waqf Tribunal that vacated a temporary injunction allowing them to perform rituals at their ancestors' graveyard. The plaintiffs argued that the rituals are crucial during the month of Ramzan, while the defendants contended that the Tribunal's decision was justified. The High Court ultimately ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, allowing them to continue performing the rituals until the Tribunal resolves the underlying disputes regarding the rights to perform such rituals.

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