Karnataka High Court
The Chief Court of Mysore was established in 1884. The said Court was redesignated as the High Court of Mysore in January, 1929. The High Court of Mysore extended its jurisdiction to the entire State of Mysore, which was renamed as State of Karnataka with effect from November 1, 1973. The High Court which has its Principal Bench in Bengaluru, also has Benches at Dharwad and Kalaburagi.
The sanctioned strength of Judges of the Karnataka High Court is 47 permanent and 15 additional judges.
Life Sentence of 21 Years Does Not Bar Remission Unless Explicitly Restricted: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court held that prisoners sentenced to a fixed term exceeding 20 years are eligible for remission unless the sentencing order...
Transfer Based On MLA’s Recommendation Does Not Automatically Vitiate The Transfer Order: Karnataka...
The Court held that a transfer order issued following the recommendation of an MLA cannot be invalidated solely on that basis unless malafides,...
