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SC questions reservation benefits for children of advanced families in backward classes

SC questions reservation benefits for children of advanced families in backward classes

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Observing that with educational and economic empowerment there is social mobility, the Supreme Court on Friday questioned the continued grant of reservation benefits to children of economically and educationally advanced families within backward classes. A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing a plea challenging a Karnataka High Court judgment which upheld the exclusion of the petitioner, whose parents are both state government employees, from reservation. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Transwomen Allowed Hormone Therapy Amid 2026 Act Challenge

Transwomen Allowed Hormone Therapy Amid 2026 Act Challenge

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2 min readBengaluruMay 7, 2026 10:09 PM IST In a significant interim ruling, the Karnataka High Court Thursday permitted two transgender women to continue their hormone replacement therapy (HRT), providing relief against potential disruptions caused by recent legislative changes. Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum stated, “Petitioners shall be permitted to continue their hormone replacement therapy, as per their existing medical record. The continuation of the treatment shall be, however, subject to the outcome of the present petition and any order that may be passed by the Apex Court, including in any transfer proceedings.” The petitioners moved the High Court to declare the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, unconstitutional. They argued that the Act violates fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 14, 15(1), 16, 19, and 21 of the Indian Constitution. A primary point of contention was the revised definition of a “transgender person” under Section 2(K) of the Act. The petitioners fear that this amendment creates legal hurdles that could restrict their access to gender-affirming healthcare. Senior Advocate Jayna Kothari argued that the petitioners …

Karnataka HC accepts Ranveer Singh’s apology

Karnataka HC accepts Ranveer Singh’s apology

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Ranveer Singh has been facing legal troubles for a while now after his infamous Kantara’s daiva mimicry during the 56th International Film Festival of India held in Goa. After a recent hearing in which the court directed the actor to visit the Chamundeshwari Temple, a fresh update has emerged that the Karnataka High Court has accepted the Bollywood actor’s unconditional apology in the recent hearing. Karnataka High Court accepts Ranveer Singh’s apology The controversial case was heard before Justice M. Nagaprasanna on April 25, in which the actor’s lawyer informed that a fresh affidavit had been submitted without any conditions attached. The counsel also confirmed that Ranveer Singh had undertaken to visit the Chamundeshwari Temple soon. Additionally, the court has also orally implied that it is likely to dispose of the matter after checking the revised affidavit filed by the actor. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following …

Kantara mimicry row: HC to dispose Ranveer Singh’s plea to quash FIR, gives actor 4 weeks for Chamundi Hill temple visit

Kantara mimicry row: HC to dispose Ranveer Singh’s plea to quash FIR, gives actor 4 weeks for Chamundi Hill temple visit

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The Karnataka High Court has indicated that it will dispose of the plea filed by actor Ranveer Singh seeking to quash an FIR against him for allegedly hurting religious sentiments. On Saturday, a bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna said the court would dispose of the plea after considering the objections raised regarding the apology. Ranveer Singh imitates Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 climax scene. Karnataka HC to dispose of the case An FIR had been registered against Ranveer for allegedly insulting ‘Chavunda Daiva’, a deity from Dakshina Kannada district, during an act at last year’s International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. Ranveer had later submitted an apology and moved the court to quash the FIR. Advocate Prashanth Methal, appearing for the complainant, urged the Court to add a word of warning in its order to deter celebrities from making such comments. “For them, it’s just a case. For us, it is a belief system. Every word carries weight; words are impactful and consequential. Other celebrities should not take this lightly, so let there …

High court orders rape accused to pay Rs75,000 monthly to victim, child in Karnataka| India News

High court orders rape accused to pay Rs75,000 monthly to victim, child in Karnataka| India News

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The Karnataka High Court on Friday stayed criminal proceedings against a 21-year-old engineering student, the son of an expelled BJP leader, accused of raping his classmate on the false promise of marriage, and directed him to pay ₹75,000 per month to support the complainant and their 10-month-old child. This, despite the fact that the couple is not married, or in a relationship at present. Karnataka high court halts proceedings, directs ₹75,000 monthly payment in rape case (File photo) Justice M Nagaprasanna said while the case appeared to involve a consensual physical relationship and, in ordinary circumstances, the court would have stayed the proceedings in entirety, the present case warranted a different approach as the complainant had no means to support herself or her child. Also Read | Delhi’s Kailash Hills horror: Police to question family of accused in rape-murder case The court directed the accused to either pay the amount himself if he had the means to do so, or, get his parents to pay the amount. “If it were only a case of consensual …

Kantara mimicry row: Ranveer Singh to file revised apology in Karnataka HC, visit Chamundi temple to offer prayers

Kantara mimicry row: Ranveer Singh to file revised apology in Karnataka HC, visit Chamundi temple to offer prayers

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Even as Ranveer Singh continues to bask in the success of his latest release, Dhurandhar The Revenge, the controversy surrounding his mimicry of Kantara star Rishab Shetty has taken a new turn. As per the latest update from Bar and Bench, the actor told the Karnataka High Court on Friday that he is willing to file a revised affidavit of apology for his mimicry of Chamundi Devi’s depiction in the film. (Also read: Karnataka HC tells Ranveer Singh to apologise over Kantara mimicry; actor to submit affidavit, visit Chamundi temple) Ranveer Singh imitates Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 climax scene. Ranveer to submit revised apology The report states that Ranveer’s counsel, Senior Advocate Sajan Poovayya, informed Justice M Nagaprasanna that a fresh apology will be submitted. The actor expressed remorse for his comments and clarified that he was unaware that he was hurting sentiments when he made the controversial remarks. Reading Ranveer’s apology affidavit, Poovayya said: “I have filed an affidavit of apology. And I have undertaken in that affidavit that I will visit the …

Kantara controversy: Ranveer Singh informs Karnataka HC he is ready to file affidavit offering unconditional apology, visit Chamundi temple | Bollywood News

Kantara controversy: Ranveer Singh informs Karnataka HC he is ready to file affidavit offering unconditional apology, visit Chamundi temple | Bollywood News

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3 min readKochiUpdated: Mar 24, 2026 07:33 PM IST Even after the release of Dhurandhar The Revenge, the second installment in the eponymous franchise, the controversy that erupted during the promotions of its predecessor late last year continues to haunt actor Ranveer Singh. The row was sparked by the actor’s imitation of the Daiva (Bhoota Kola) tradition from Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 (2025), which some felt hurt their religious sentiments. Now, Ranveer has reportedly informed the Karnataka High Court that he is ready to file an affidavit tendering an unconditional apology for his actions and also visit the Chamundi temple as per the court’s order. The actor informed the court about these while it was hearing his plea to quash an FIR registered against him in connection with the matter. The High Court, meanwhile, orally remarked that what the actor did (the imitation) was not correct. Don’t Miss | Dhurandhar 2: Aditya Dhar genuflects and the story sinks into subservience According to a December 2025 report by The Indian Express, the complaint was lodged …

Is storing child porn on your phone a crime? Karnataka HC issues major warning

Is storing child porn on your phone a crime? Karnataka HC issues major warning

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4 min readNew DelhiMar 9, 2026 10:12 AM IST Karnataka High Court news: The Karnataka High Court recently refused to quash criminal proceedings against a man accused of storing child pornographic material on his mobile phone, observing that mere storage of such content can attract offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Information Technology (IT) Act even if the material was not transmitted. Justice M Nagaprasanna dismissed the petition filed by the accused, who had sought quashing of the proceedings pending before a Bengaluru special court. “Merely because the petitioner has not transmitted anything from his phone would not mean that he would not be liable for the ingredients of the said offence,” the high court’s order dated January 12 read. High court’s observations The submission of the learned counsel for the petitioner is that merely keeping videos and pictures of child pornography would not be an offence under the aforesaid sections. The submission is unacceptable and is in violation of the law laid down by the apex court. …

Lankan SC judge moves K’taka HC, seeks to block defamatory content| India News

Lankan SC judge moves K’taka HC, seeks to block defamatory content| India News

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A sitting judge of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has approached the Karnataka High Court seeking directions to Google India and the Union government to remove allegedly defamatory online content and block URLs of some news reports published against him by publications in Sri Lanka. Lankan SC judge moves K’taka HC, seeks to block defamatory content After a brief hearing on Thursday, justice Sachin Shankar Magadum issued notices to the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Google India. The HC has directed the Union government and Google India to respond to justice Nawaz’s petition by March 16, the next date of hearing. The Court also directed the petitioner to issue personal notice via email to the websites ‘Colombo Telegraph’ and ‘Lankaenews.’ Justice AHMD Nawaz, the fourth senior-most judge of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka, has approached the high court alleging that certain online articles and search results published in 2015 and 2020 have caused severe damage to his “international reputation” as a jurist. The petition states that justice Nawaz cannot pursue defamation …

Karnataka to proceed with 50% quota, internal reservation subject to court verdict: Minister Patil

Karnataka to proceed with 50% quota, internal reservation subject to court verdict: Minister Patil

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Bengaluru, Karnataka minister H K Patil on Thursday said the state government will proceed with recruitment under the existing 50 per cent reservation cap in view of the stay on the enhanced quota and internal reservation, while continuing to pursue its case before the court. Karnataka to proceed with 50% quota, internal reservation subject to court verdict: Minister Patil The law and parliamentary affairs minister said the Cabinet on Thursday discussed the issue of internal reservation among Scheduled Castes and the impact of the interim stay granted by the Karnataka High Court to an Act passed in 2022 to increase reservation from 50 per cent to 56 per cent. According to Patil, the decision will pave the way to carry out a recruitment drive to fill more than 56,000 vacant posts in the state government. “The Cabinet today held a detailed discussion on continuing the recruitment process in view of the increase in reservation percentage for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and the challenge to internal reservation among Scheduled Castes before the high court,” he …