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Six new additional judges of the Karnataka High Court were sworn in on Sunday at a ceremony in Bengaluru. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered the oath in the presence of Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru, judges and other dignitaries

Thirty judges, including 20 advocates and 10 judicial officers, were appointed to four high courts on Saturday. The Madras High Court received 15 judges, Calcutta eight, Karnataka six and Madhya Pradesh one, according to the Union Law Ministry

The Karnataka High Court sought the state's response on transferring the probe into alleged irregularities in KPSC's recruitment of 400 Veterinary Officers to the CBI. The court observed that, if proven, the allegations indicate a systematic assault on merit-based public employment

The Karnataka High Court criticised the state government and police over the alleged mob assault on a mentally unstable youth in Chamarajanagar. The court questioned law and order, objected to the FIR against the youth and expressed concern over the police's handling of the case

The case against actor-politician Kamal Haasan over his controversial remark that “Kannada is born out of Tamil” has been transferred to the Special Court for MLA/MPs in Bengaluru.

The Karnataka High Court stayed the state cabinet's decision to withdraw prosecution in 52 criminal cases, including those linked to the 2022 Aland Dargah riots. The court sought responses from the government and prosecution while examining the legality of the withdrawal order

The Supreme Court ordered status quo on the Karnataka High Court's direction to enhance ethanol allocation for ESY 2025-26. Hearing BPCL's plea, the court examined concerns that altering allocations could disrupt India's 20 per cent ethanol blending programme and trigger similar legal claims

The Karnataka High Court expressed concern over anticipatory bail granted to Lingayat seer Vachananda Swamiji in a POCSO case, noting it was issued before formal registration of the complaint. The court issued notice to the accused and posted the matter for June 23

In a dramatic turn in the Dharmasthala skull case, Chinnayya, known as the “mask man,” told the Karnataka High Court he was allegedly used in a conspiracy to defame Dharmasthala. He sought action against activists and others he accused of orchestrating the campaign

Ranveer Singh visited the Chamundeshwari Temple and offered prayers following the controversial Kantara mimicry case. The visit complied with a Karnataka High Court direction after allegations that his imitation of a revered daiva character hurt religious sentiments

Ranveer Singh sought to quash an FIR over alleged insult to ‘Chavunda Daiva’ as the Karnataka High Court questioned ambiguity in his apology affidavit. The court indicated it may admonish him while deciding the matter amid objections

Meesho received an income tax demand of around Rs 1,500 crore for AY 2023-24, which it plans to contest. Despite rising revenue, the e-commerce firm reported a widened Q3 loss of Rs 490.6 crore due to higher expenses

The Karnataka High Court has directed Bengaluru police not to take coercive steps against actor Ranveer Singh in a case involving alleged derogatory remarks about a local deity during the Filmfare Awards in Goa.

The Karnataka High Court has refused to suspend former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna’s life sentence in a rape case, citing the gravity of offences, multiple pending cases and risk of witness tampering. His appeal will be heard on January 12, 2026.

The Karnataka High Court rejected Prajwal Revanna’s appeal and bail plea in the sex CD and rape case, citing risks of influencing witnesses and the seriousness of pending cases. The bench held that suspending his sentence could impact related trials

The Karnataka High Court has refused to quash the POCSO case against former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa. The court upheld the trial court’s order taking cognizance of the alleged offence while exempting the BJP leader from personal appearances unless necessary

The Karnataka High Court has permitted the RSS to conduct a route march in Chittapur on November 16 with 300 participants and a 50-member band, allowing a minor modification to the Tahsildar’s order while retaining the participant limit

In a setback to the Congress-led Karnataka government, the High Court’s Dharwad Bench stayed its order requiring prior approval for events at public and state-owned venues. The directive followed a letter from minister Priyank Kharge seeking a ban on RSS activities

RSS has submitted a fresh application to the Kalaburagi deputy commissioner to hold its centenary foot march in Chittapur on November 2, following a Karnataka High Court directive. The government is expected to consider the plea before October 24

Former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna has challenged his life sentence in a rape case before the Karnataka High Court. Convicted in August on multiple IPC charges, he argues contradictions in testimony and evidence. The trial court relied on video, DNA and forensic findings.