Does an Appeal Dismissed for Non-Prosecution in Second Appeal under Section 100 CPC Create Binding Precedent or Raise Any Substantial Question of Law?

The Karnataka High Court reaffirmed that dismissal of a Regular Second Appeal for non-prosecution, without examination of merits or substantial

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Karnataka

Does Dismissal of an Appeal for Non-Prosecution Under Section 96 CPC Create Any Binding Legal Precedent on Substantive Relief or Legal Questions? — Reaffirmation of the Principle That Procedural Dismissal Does Not Decide Merits

The court dismissed the Regular First Appeal under Section 96 of the CPC solely for non-prosecution, without adjudicating the substantive

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Karnataka

Can an Order Staying an Arbitral Award, Passed Under Section 36(2) of the Arbitration Act Read with Section 151 CPC, Be Appealed Under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act?

The Karnataka High Court reaffirmed that interim orders staying arbitral awards under Section 36(2) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act,

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October 30, 2025 | High Court of Karnataka

Does Non-Compliance With Conditional Orders in a Writ Appeal Justify Dismissal for Default and Non-Prosecution?

The Karnataka High Court confirmed that non-compliance with prior conditional orders—specifically, failure to deposit costs—and absence of the appellant justify

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October 29, 2025 | High Court of Karnataka

Does Repeated Non-Compliance With Office Objections Justify Dismissal of Writ Appeals Under the Karnataka High Court Rules?

The Karnataka High Court reaffirms that persistent failure to remove office objections, despite repeated opportunities and imposition of costs, is

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October 25, 2025 | High Court of Karnataka

When Can a Writ Petition Be Dismissed Due to Non-appearance or Lack of Instructions from the Petitioner’s Counsel? Does the High Court Have Residual Discretion to Dismiss for Default?

A single judge of the Karnataka High Court reaffirmed that where counsel is unable to obtain instructions or ensure the

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Karnataka

When Can a Court Dismiss an Appeal for Non-Compliance with Office Objections?

A clarified affirmation by the High Court of Karnataka that failure to comply with office objections, despite repeated opportunities and

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Karnataka

Does Non-Compliance With Office Objections Mandate Dismissal of an Appeal Under Section 54(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894? Upholding Procedure: Binding Precedent on Dismissal for Office Objection Non-Compliance

The High Court of Karnataka reaffirmed that failure to comply with office objections, even after repeated adjournments and clear warnings,

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Karnataka

Does the Dismissal of a Writ Appeal Due to a Pending Supreme Court Review Petition Constitute a Binding Precedent on the Application of Union of India v. Ganapathi Dealcom Pvt. Ltd. for Benami Transactions?

The Karnataka High Court declined to entertain a writ appeal challenging the application of Union of India v. Ganapathi Dealcom

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Karnataka

When Can an Appeal Be Dismissed for Non-Prosecution Under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act? Judicial Reaffirmation of Established Precedent

A High Court judgment clarifies that failure by the appellant or their counsel to appear or prosecute an appeal filed

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Karnataka

Can Pendency of Supreme Court Review Affect Binding Nature of High Court Orders on Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act Proceedings?

The Karnataka High Court reiterated that, in the absence of contrary Supreme Court directions or distinguishing facts, writ appeals challenging

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Karnataka