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|23 February 2026
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High Court of Karnataka Judgments
Recent judgments and landmark decisions from the High Court of Karnataka. AI-powered summaries for quick understanding.
Monday, 23 February 2026
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Civil
Karnataka HC Rules in Favor of Junaidi Family's Right to Perform Rituals at Ancestral Graveyard
Summary
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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Rituals
Temporary Injunction
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Friday, 20 February 2026
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Summary
B. Manjunathaiah and others filed a writ petition seeking to include their names in the voters list of a cooperative society for voting and contesting elections. The court allowed the petitioners to withdraw the writ petition while granting them the liberty to approach the relevant authorities regarding the election. The court directed that if the petitioners raise a dispute with the authorities, they must consider it and pass appropriate orders. The petition was dismissed as withdrawn, and pending interim applications were disposed of.
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Cooperative Society
Writ Petition
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Thursday, 19 February 2026
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Summary
Smt. Rakshitha filed a writ petition challenging the detention order of her husband under the Karnataka Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, claiming violations of his rights due to illegible documents and improper consideration of his bail status. The State argued that the detention was justified due to the husband's history as a habitual offender. The High Court ultimately ruled on the legality of the detention order and its confirmation, focusing on procedural compliance and the rights of the detenue.
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Detention
Public Order
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Summary
The Coffee Board Employees Co-operative Housing Society filed a writ petition against M/S. Lalan Holdings and others, challenging an order from the City Civil Court which they deemed illegal and void. The petitioner sought directions to set aside the order and expedite the disposal of a temporary injunction application. The High Court of Karnataka, presided by Justice S.R. Krishna Kumar, disposed of the petition with directions for the petitioner to file necessary documents and for the trial court to resolve the injunction application promptly. The court did not express any opinion on the merits of the case.
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Injunction
Co-operative Society
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Hon'ble Sh. Justice Sanjeev Kumar
Summary
Dhanush G S filed a petition for bail after being accused of murder alongside another individual. The court considered the circumstances of the case, including the lack of prior criminal records and the fact that the charge sheet had been filed, indicating no further custodial interrogation was necessary. The court ultimately granted bail, citing parity with another accused who had already been granted bail. The decision emphasized the need for careful consideration of circumstantial evidence in the prosecution's case.
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Murder
Circumstantial Evidence
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SA
Shivashankar Amarannavar
Summary
In the case of Mr. Siddiq Ur Rehman vs The State Of Karnataka, the petitioners sought to quash an FIR and charge sheet related to alleged domestic violence under Section 498A of the IPC. The parties reached an amicable settlement through mediation, which included financial compensation and terms regarding the vacating of the matrimonial home. The High Court of Karnataka accepted the settlement and quashed the proceedings against the petitioners. The court emphasized the importance of mediation in resolving family disputes.
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Mediation
Quashing of FIR
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SV
S Vishwajith Shetty
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