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The Karnataka High Court has sought the Centre’s reply to a petition challenging the Online Gaming Act, 2025. Petitioners argued that sudden implementation would threaten jobs and investments, while the Union government maintained that courts should not interfere with the legislative process

Kannada actor Darshan assured fans of his full cooperation for the release of The Devil, stressing support for the directors and producers. Shared via his wife’s Instagram, the message comes after his bail was cancelled by the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Thursday cancelled bail granted to Kannada actor Darshan in the Renukaswamy murder case, overturning Karnataka High Court’s order citing serious infirmities. The court noted strong allegations and forensic evidence, stressing the trial court is the proper forum

The Karnataka High Court directed transport unions to defer their planned August 5 strike by a day, following a PIL citing public hardship. The court criticised the timing of the petition but acknowledged the disruption the strike could cause to essential services

The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the Karnataka High Court's decision to quash the MUDA case against Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah’s wife, criticising the Enforcement Directorate for its conduct in politically sensitive matters and warning against its misuse for political battles

Kannada actress Ranya Rao has been sentenced to one year in prison under COFEPOSA for alleged gold smuggling. Despite earlier bail on technical grounds, she remains in custody after 14.2 kg of gold was seized at Bengaluru airport in March

The Karnataka High Court stayed defamation proceedings against D K Shivakumar and Rahul Gandhi over Congress’s "corruption rate card" ads targeting BJP during the 2023 elections. The BJP alleges the campaign damaged its image with claims of 40 per cent commission governance

Bike taxi services by Ola, Uber, and Rapido were suspended in Karnataka following a High Court order. The court ruled such services illegal without proper rules. Companies seek policy dialogue, citing impact on riders, drivers, and gig workers’ livelihoods

Justice M. Nagaprasanna of the Karnataka High Court stated that such remarks had hurt the sentiments of the people of Karnataka.

The Karnataka High Court strongly criticised actor and filmmaker Kamal Haasan for his recent remark suggesting that "Kannada was born out of Tamil", and observed that a "single apology could have resolved the situation"

In a petition filed through the Chief Executive Officer of Raj Kamal Films International, Kamal Haasan's production company has appealed to the court to issue directives to the Karnataka government, the Police Department, and film bodies, urging them not to obstruct the release and screening of his movie.

In a major development, the Special Court for Economic Offences in Bengaluru has granted conditional bail to jailed actress Ranya Rao on Tuesday

The bail application of the second accused, Tarun Raju, was also rejected. A bench, headed by Justice Savanur Vishwajith Shetty, passed the order in this regard

The company raised concerns over the Centre's interpretation of the IT Act, particularly its use of Section 79(3)(b), which 'X' argues violates Supreme Court rulings and undermines free expression online

The bench headed by Pradeep Singh Yerur passed the order on Friday while considering Yediyurappa's petition to quash the charge sheet filed against him. The court observed that a comprehensive investigation was needed in the case and, accordingly, stayed both the summons and the court's cognizance of the matter

Karnataka HC rules that there was prima facie evidence warranting an investigation into the case

Karnataka HC issues notice to banks, directs them to respond by February 13

The bench stated that availing medical treatment is the right of an undertrial and granted interim bail for six weeks to get treatment for severe back pain

Additional judges are usually appointed for a period of two years before being elevated as judges or what is commonly called 'permanent' judges

The judgment is likely to impact state politics directly and it will also draw attention at the national level.