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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
TopicKarnataka High Court

Topic: Karnataka High Court

Why Karnataka High Court reversed its own order & lifted ban on bike taxis

In a major relief to bike taxi operators, the Karnataka High Court ruled that the state government cannot refuse permits on the ground that motorcycles are not transport vehicles.

A famous Kolhapur pontiff was barred from entering a Karnataka district. Why SC didn’t interfere

Administration in Karnataka’s Vijaypura barred pontiff from entering district on ground that his statement against Lingayat pontiffs’ federation led to protests in parts of state.

Why Karnataka HC upheld arrest of Congress MLA in PMLA case, but opened window for seeking relief

ED arrested Chitradurga MLA Veerendra from Gangtok on 23 August and later seized assets worth more than Rs 150 cr in connection with its money laundering probe.

‘Faceless firm taking refuge under unbridled freedom’: Why HC junked X plea against govt’s Sahyog portal

Sahyog portal 'beacon of cooperation' between citizen & intermediary, Karnataka HC said, adding that it's a mechanism through which state endeavours to combat menace of cybercrime.

Cinema economics vs consumer interest: Why HC stayed Karnataka govt’s Rs 200 movie ticket cap

Granting interim relief to multiplex owners & film producers, Karnataka HC stayed amendment to cinema rules despite govt argument that it was a welfare measure.

Karnataka HC junks X plea against takedowns via Sahyog portal. ‘Regulation neither novel, nor unique’

Karnataka HC dismissed pleas by X and Digipub, which protested against 'Sahyog' portal that allows govt to order takedown of any content posted on a website by a third party.

Why SC cancelled actor Darshan’s bail, pulled up HC for ‘mechanical exercise of discretion’

Cancelling bail granted by Karnataka HC to actor-producer Darshan in murder case, SC said high court’s order was marked by ‘significant omissions of legally relevant facts’.

Thug Life of Kamal Haasan: The case around his ‘Kannada-Tamil’ remark & Karnataka high court’s rap

Haasan's production house had moved court seeking protection from anyone obstructing his film's screening in Karnataka, but has now said he will not release his film in the state.

Govt asked X to take down Oppn posts on Amit Shah’s Ambedkar remark, ‘fabricated’ content on Jay Shah

A submission by the Centre before the Karnataka High Court in response to a challenge by 'X' against govt take-down orders details 66 notices sent over the past year.

MUDA scam ‘depicts stretching arms of undue influence’. What HC said in nod to probe Siddaramaiah

The court dismissed CM’s petition against state governor’s decision to grant sanction to initiate investigation against him. It found no fault with the discretion exercised by the governor.

On Camera

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.