Karnataka High Court division bench while observing that even if the consent is said to be there, since the victim is a minor (aged 16 years) her consent become irrelevant , rejected the bail petition of the rape accused.
On perusal of the petition questioning the appointment of private respondents to the post of Inspector of legal Meteorology, the Karnataka High Court found that no public-spirited antecedents of the petitioner have been disclosed in the petition.
The Karnataka High Court directed the respondents to take stock of the existing cattle strength of the Magodu village and ascertain whether sufficient Gomal land and green pasturage as required under Rule 97 of the Karnataka Land Revenue Rules, 1966.
Karnataka High Court while disposing of a petition filed pro bono publico (for the public good) held that power under Article 162 of the Constitution of India is co-terminus with legislative power and in the absence of any statutory provision, power under this can be exercised.
The Karnataka High Court disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed to set aside the order of appointment of the Commissioner of Bangalore Development Authority.