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The Karnataka High Court is one of the oldest high courts in India. It was established in 1884 as the High Court of Mysore and was later renamed as the Karnataka High Court in 1973, when the state of Mysore was renamed as Karnataka. The High Court has its principal seat in Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka, and has jurisdiction over the entire state of Karnataka.

Over the years, the Karnataka High Court has played a significant role in shaping the legal landscape of India. It has been a forum for landmark cases that have had far-reaching implications for the country. For example, in 1994, the High Court declared that the government had no right to acquire land from farmers for private companies, leading to the Land Acquisition Act of 2013. In 2017, the high court upheld the ban on cow slaughter in Karnataka, a decision that the Supreme Court later overturned.

The Karnataka High Court has been home to many eminent judges and legal luminaries. Some of the most notable judges to have served on the High Court include Justice K. S. Hegde, who became a Judge of the Supreme Court of India, and Justice Venkatachaliah, who later became the chief justice of India.

Today, Karnataka High Court is one of the busiest High Courts in India, with a sanctioned strength of 62 judges. It has jurisdiction over a wide range of matters, including civil and criminal cases, writ petitions, and appeals from lower courts and tribunals. The High Court also has a reputation for being a pioneer in the use of technology in the judicial system, having introduced e-filing and video conferencing facilities for the convenience of litigants.

Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court is located in Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka state in India. The exact address of the High Court is:

Karnataka High Court, High Court Buildings, Opp. to Vidhana Soudha, Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore - 560001, Karnataka, India.

The High Court complex is situated adjacent to the Vidhana Soudha, which houses the state legislature and the Secretariat. The nearest railway station to the High Court is the Bangalore City Railway Station, which is located about 5 km away. The Kempegowda International Airport is located approximately 35 km from the High Court and can be accessed by road.

Location of Karnataka Court

The Karnataka High Court has jurisdiction over the entire state of Karnataka. It is the highest court of appeal within the state and has the power to hear and decide on all civil, criminal, and constitutional matters arising within the state. 

Some of the main types of cases that come under the jurisdiction of the Karnataka High Court include:

Jurisdiction of Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court judgments are groundbreaking over the years, some of which have had a significant impact on Indian law and society like the latest Karnataka High Court hijab judgment. 

In this landmark case, the Karnataka High Court judgement held that a person accused of an offence under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, could not be released on bail unless the prosecution had been given an opportunity to oppose the grant of bail.

In this case, the Karnataka High Court judgement held that the detention of a person by the Intelligence Bureau under the National Security Act, 1980, was illegal, as the detention had not been authorised by a state government.

 In this case, the Karnataka High Court cancelled the legal actions against Praveen Togadia, the former president of Vishwa Hindu Parishad, for delivering a speech that was claimed to create hostility among different religious groups. The High Court stated that the speech did not qualify as a crime under the Indian Penal Code.

On 5 February 2022, the Karnataka Government made a rule saying that wearing the hijab was prohibited in state educational institutions with a dress code. Some people disagreed with this rule and went to the Karnataka High Court to challenge it. On February 11, the High Court gave a temporary order that said no religious symbols, including hijabs and saffron shawls, could be worn in classrooms.

On 15 March 2022, a three-Judge Bench of the Karnataka High Court pronounced Karnataka High Court judgement on hijab, consisting of Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi, Justices Krishna Dixit and J.M. Khazi, upheld the ban on the hijab in state educational institutions. 

Landmark Judgements From Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court boasts a distinguished panel of judges who play a pivotal role in administering justice within the state. Among the notable judges serving in the court are Cheppudira Monappa Poonacha, Anil Bheemsen Katti, Gurusiddaiah Basavaraja, Chandrashekhar Mrutyunjaya Joshi, Umesh Manjunathbhat Adiga, and Talkad Girigowda Shivashankare Gowda, all of whom were appointed as additional judges on 2022. These judges bring their vast experience and legal expertise to the table, ensuring the fair interpretation and application of laws.

Judges of Karnataka High Court

The total number of judges present in the Karnataka High Court as of May 2023 is 26, including the chief justice of the High Court, Justice Abhay Shreeniwas Oka, and 25 other judges. However, the sanctioned strength of judges for the Karnataka High Court is 62, which means that the High Court currently has vacancies that need to be filled to reach its full strength.

Number Of Judges Present

The process of appointing judges to the High Court begins with the Chief Justice of India (CJI) and the Union Minister of Law and Justice receiving proposals from the chief justice of the High Court and other sources, such as lawyers, bar associations, and other judges.

The proposals received are screened by  a panel of judges headed by the CJI. The panel considers factors such as seniority, merit, and regional representation before shortlisting candidates.

Once the shortlist is ready, the panel consults the Chief Minister and Governor of the state concerned and takes their views into account.

The names of the shortlisted candidates are sent to the Intelligence Bureau (IB) for a background check.

After IB clearance, the panel takes a final decision on appointments and sends it to the President of India for approval.

The President of India then issues the warrant of appointment, and the judges are sworn in by the Chief Justice of the High Court.

Karnataka High Court Judges Appointment Procedure 

Former Chief Justices of Karnataka High Court

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1.  M/S.CONSTRUCTION SOLUTION (BANAGALORE) PVT. LTD., NO.121, INDUSTRIAL SUBURB PEENYA, 2ND STAGE BANGALORE – 22. 2.  THE MANAGER ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD., REGIONAL OFFICE, NO.44/45 LEO SHOPPING COMPLEX RESIDENCY ROAD BANAGALORE – 32.         ...RESPONDENTS (BY SMT.HARINI.SHIVANANDA, ADVOCATE FOR R-2, V/O DT.18.12.2019, NOTICE TO R-1 DISPENSED) THIS  MISCELLANEOUS  FIRST  APPEAL  IS  FILED UNDER  SECTION  173(1)  OF  MOTOR  VEHICLES ACT   AGAINST   THE   JUDGMENT   AND   AWARD DATED: 05.1

(BY SRI M V CHANDRASHEKAR REDDY, ADV.) …RESPONDENTS THIS CIVIL REVISION PETITION IS FILED UNDER SECTION 18 OF SMALL CAUSES COURT ACT, AGAINST THE JUDGMENT AND DECREE DATED 27.04.2019 PASSED IN SC.NO.1496/2011 ON THE FILE OF THE XVI ADDL.JUDGE, COURT OF SMALL CAUSES, BENGALURU DECREEING THE SUIT FOR EJECTMENT. THIS  CIVIL  REVISION  PETITION  COMING  ON  FOR ADMISSION THIS DAY, THE COURT MADE THE FOLLOWING: O R D E R This revision petition is under Section 18 of the Small Causes  Courts  Act,  19

Appeal is directed against the Judgment and award dated 29.09.2018 passed in MVC No.310/2015 by  the  Senior  Civil  Judge  and  MACT,  Mulbagal, wherein claim petition came to be allowed in part and compensation of Rs.5,61,500/- with interest at the rate of 6% p.a. from the date of petition till realization came to be ordered.  The insurance company being dissatisfied with the quantum of compensation has come up in appeal. 2.  In order to avoid confusion and overlapping, parties are referred to

Smt. Preethi Aged about 43 years R/at No.1030, 1st Main Road Opp. Wheel and Axle Plant Yelahanka New Town Benglauru-560 064 Res: 080-28565943, Mobile 1:+91-8147160682 (By Sri A.G.Bopaiah, Advocate-(Absent)) …Respondent This Criminal Revision Petition is filed under Section 397 r/w 401 of Cr.P.C praying to set aside the order dated 12.06.2019  passed  by  LXV  Additional  City  Civil  and Sessions  Judge,  Bengaluru  in  the  Criminal  Appeal No.2216/2018 and also set aside the impugned order on 

O R D E R This is tenant’s revision petition under Section 18 of the Small Causes Courts Act, 1964 assailing the judgment dated 27.05.2019  passed  in  S.C.No.786/2018,  by  which  the petitioner is directed to vacate and hand over the vacant possession of the suit schedule property to the plaintiff within two  months  from  the  date  of  the  order.   Further,  the defendant was directed to pay the arrears of rent from the month of May 2018 till she surrenders the suit schedule property to the

6. SMT. K.A.REVATHI NAGARAJ W/O NAGARAJ D/O LATE SRI AJJAPPA WADIYAR AGED ABOUT 63 YEARS REITED ASST. EXECUTIVE ENGINEER DOOR NO.161, 4TH MAIN ROAD WARD NO.132, B.C.C. LAYOUT CHANDRA LAYOUT, 1ST STAGE VIJAYANAGAR, BANGALORE-560040. 7. SMT. MEGHASHREE D/O K.A. SHANTHAPPA WADIYAR AGED ABOUT 32 YEARS R/O OLD BUS STAND ROAD OPP. AXIS BANK KADUR TOWN AND POST-577548. 8. SRI. K.R. RAVIKUMAR S/O RAMANNA AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS R/O SUBHASH NAGAR PURASABHA MEMBER KADUR TOWN AND POST-577548. 9. SRI. BHARATH S

1 . KRISHNA MURTHY S/O GOVINDA POOJARI, MAJOR, R/AT NO.297, 7TH CROSS, GOWDANAPALYA, BENGALURU-560061 2 . UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD., NO.1, 1ST FLOOR, 3RD CROSS DWARAKANAGAR, 100 FEET RING ROAD, HOSKEREHALLI, BENGALURU-560 085           ..RESPONDENTS (BY SRI M.S.ASHWIN KUMAR, ADVOCATE FOR R-1, 2 SRI D.VIJAYAKUMAR, ADVOCATE FOR R-2) THIS MFA IS FILED UNDER SECTION 173(1) OF THE MOTOR VEHICLES ACT AGAINST THE JUDGMENT AND AWARD   DATED   23.10.2018   PASSED   IN   MVC NO.4287/2016 ON THE FILE

1. KARNATAKA POWER CORPORATION LTD CORPORATE OFFICE, SHAKTI BHAVAN, RACE COURSE ROAD, BANGALORE-560007. REPRESENTED BY THE MANAGING DIRECTOR. 2. THE MANAGING DIRECTOR 3, KARNATAKA POWER CORPORATION, CORPORATE OFFICE, SHAKTI BHAVAN, RACE COURSE ROAD, BANGALORE-560007. … PETITIONER … RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. PRAMOD NAIR, ADVOCATE FOR C/R1 & R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO CALL FOR THE ENTIRE  RECORDS  PERTAINING  TO  THE  CASE  OF  THE PETITION

REPTD, BY ITS DULY CONSTITUTED ATTORNEY REV. PRASANNA KUMAR SAMUEL AND REV. PAUL DANASHEKARAN, THE BISHOP AND SECRETARY RESPECTIVELY, KARNATAKA CENTRAL DIOCESE, NO.20, C.S.I COMPOUND, 3RD CROSS, MISSION ROAD, BENGALURU – 560027.             ...RESPONDENTS. (BY SRI. HARISH N.N, ADVOCATE FOR R1, SRI. P.V. CHANDRASHEKAR, ADVOCATE. FOR SRI. B.B.PATIL, ADVOCATE FOR R2, SRI. B.M.ARUN, ADVOCATE FOR R3) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE  CONSTITUTION  OF  INDIA,  PRAYING  TO  DIRECT  

High Court Of Karnataka - 2012