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4.47 lakh traffic challans among 24.36 lakh cases settled in Lok Adalats in Karnataka
1 year, 3 months ago

4.47 lakh traffic challans among 24.36 lakh cases settled in Lok Adalats in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Around 4.47 lakh traffic rule violations were among the 24.36 lakh cases to be amicably settled in the national-level Lok Adalats organised by the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority across the State on September 9. Speaking to mediapersons in Bengaluru on September 12, Justice K. Somashekar, a judge of the High Court and Chairman of High Court Legal Services Committee, …

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Lawyers bid farewell to ‘tiger’ judge
1 year, 7 months ago

Lawyers bid farewell to ‘tiger’ judge

The Hindu  

Justice B. Veerappa of the High Court of Karnataka, known to be fearless and straightforward, sometimes “roared” in the court hall and earned fame as “tiger” in the fraternity of lawyers, Chief Justice Prasanna B. Varale said here on Wednesday. The Chief Justice was speaking at the ceremonial function organised by the High Court and the Karnataka State Bar Council …

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‘More than 30 lakh pending cases disposed of during first national Lok Adalat 2023’
1 year, 9 months ago

‘More than 30 lakh pending cases disposed of during first national Lok Adalat 2023’

The Hindu  

A total of 30.57 lakh cases pending cases were disposed of during the first national Lok Adalat of 2023, said Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, judge of the Supreme Court. Speaking after inaugurating the South Zone Regional Conference on “Enhancing Access to Justice” organised in Mysuru under the aegis of National Legal Services Authority, Mr. Kaul, who is also the Executive …

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Legal Services Authority Misinterpreted: Karnataka High Court Quashes Notices Demanding Excess Sitting Fees Drawn By Former Lok Adalat Member
1 year, 10 months ago

Legal Services Authority Misinterpreted: Karnataka High Court Quashes Notices Demanding Excess Sitting Fees Drawn By Former Lok Adalat Member

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has quashed the Demand notice/Communications issued by the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority, and District Legal Services Authority, to a former Member of the Permanent Lok Adalat, seeking to recover excess sitting fees drawn by him. The bench said “I hope that such an unfortunate event will never happen.” Hegde was appointed as a Member of …

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In A First, 183 RERA Cases Disposed Of At National Lok Adalat In Karnataka
2 years, 9 months ago

In A First, 183 RERA Cases Disposed Of At National Lok Adalat In Karnataka

Live Law  

In the National Lok Adalat held on March 12, for the first time cases pending before Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Real Estate Appellate Authority cases were taken up for disposal in Lok Adalat and a total of 183 cases came to be disposed off and Rs. Other key highlights of the Lok Adalat were: 1: A total of 5,582 …

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Karnataka High Court Directs Govt To Release Funds To State Legal Services Authority For 'Victim Compensation Scheme'
2 years, 11 months ago

Karnataka High Court Directs Govt To Release Funds To State Legal Services Authority For 'Victim Compensation Scheme'

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday directed the State Government to ensure the release of Rs. 7 crore to the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority at the earliest. The amount required from the State Government for disbursal under the Victim Compensation Scheme was quantified at Rs. The court had observed, "Unless the said amount is released, the Victim Compensation Scheme …

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Karnataka State Legal Services Authority Organises Legal Awareness Program For Citizens
3 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka State Legal Services Authority Organises Legal Awareness Program For Citizens

Live Law  

As per a press note issued by the Authority, "On the request of the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India, on 14-09-2021 NALSA issued a direction to carry out a special campaign across the country on 17-09-2021. Immediately, the Member Secretary, KSLSA interacted with all the Member Secretaries of DLSAs and TLSCs in the State …

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Karnataka High Court Directs KSLSA To Conduct Survey On Condition Of Public Toilets In Bengaluru City
3 years, 4 months ago

Karnataka High Court Directs KSLSA To Conduct Survey On Condition Of Public Toilets In Bengaluru City

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday directed the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority to conduct a survey of public toilets in Bengaluru city so as to verify their condition. A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum said, "Member secretary of the authority shall conduct a survey in respect of toilets, their conditions, …

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Commission Charged For Relief To Domestic Workers : Karnataka High Court Fumes At Govt; Summons Labour Secretary
3 years, 6 months ago

Commission Charged For Relief To Domestic Workers : Karnataka High Court Fumes At Govt; Summons Labour Secretary

Live Law  

A report submitted by the Karnataka State Legal Service Authority to the Karnataka High Court has revealed that an amount is being charged to domestic workers as commission at Seva Sindhu Kendra's, to register them on the Seva Sindhu portal for availing Rs 2,000 one-time compensation announced by the government as relief in view of the lockdown. The Government has …

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Unpreparedness Of Government To Face COVID Second Wave Very Forthcoming : KSLSA Tells Karnataka High Court
3 years, 8 months ago

Unpreparedness Of Government To Face COVID Second Wave Very Forthcoming : KSLSA Tells Karnataka High Court

Live Law  

In a memo filed before the Karnataka High Court by the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority giving various suggestions and recommendations, it has noted that unpreparedness on the part of the Government to face the present second wave of Covid is very much forthcoming. Accordingly it has suggested strict directions be issued to the private oxygen suppliers and hospitals to …

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Karnataka High Court Directs KSLSA To Assist In Suo-Motu Matter On Forensic Science Labs
3 years, 9 months ago

Karnataka High Court Directs KSLSA To Assist In Suo-Motu Matter On Forensic Science Labs

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday directed the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority to intervene and assist the court in a suo-motu petition initiated regarding lack of proper infrastructure and filling up vacancies at Forensic Science Laboratories in the state. We direct Karnataka State Legal Aid Services Authority to intervene and appoint a learned counsel to assist the court." The …

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Bengaluru’s BBMP said no potholes on 74 roads. Court ordered survey finds 437
3 years, 10 months ago

Bengaluru’s BBMP said no potholes on 74 roads. Court ordered survey finds 437

Hindustan Times  

A crackdown by the Karnataka high court following the death of a 19-year-old medical student, and hearings of Public Interest Litigations have revealed that there are at least 5,435 potholes, bad roads or bad footpaths in Bengaluru. A report by the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority has revealed that there are at least 5,435 potholes, bad roads or patchy footpaths …

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Karnataka High Court Directs Appearance Of State Officials For Survey Of Children Forced To Street Vending
3 years, 10 months ago

Karnataka High Court Directs Appearance Of State Officials For Survey Of Children Forced To Street Vending

Live Law  

Observing that "We hope and trust that all stakeholders will rise to the occasion and in turn offer assistance in maximum possible manner," the Karnataka High Court on Friday directed senior officials of various departments to remain present before it on February 18, before a survey is conducted for identifying vulnerable children who are forced to sell toys, flowers etc …

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Karnataka HC Pulls Up BBMP For Not Assisting Homeless And Stranded People In Bengaluru
4 years, 9 months ago

Karnataka HC Pulls Up BBMP For Not Assisting Homeless And Stranded People In Bengaluru

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday pulled up the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike for not putting in systematic efforts to ascertain how many migrants, homeless people and stranded people are on the streets or are squatting on public places such as below the flyovers, in Bengaluru city. To which the bench said, "The report dated 7th April 2020 creates a …

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How A Footballer Turned Lawyer Created A Graphic Novel For Legal Awareness?
4 years, 10 months ago

How A Footballer Turned Lawyer Created A Graphic Novel For Legal Awareness?

Live Law  

For 24-year-old football coach and legal consultant, Vignesh Avarekad, an unfortunate break from his football career nudged him into unknown territories, wherein he endeavored to reach the masses in his own special way – with a brightly coloured graphic novel. "Janasamanya Kanoonu Mahiti – Varnachitrada Kirukadambari" is a "gonzo" graphic novel, published by the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority to …

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Trial Courts Can Only Recommend Compensation Under POCSO Rules, Cannot Decide The Quantum : Karnatka HC [Read Order]
4 years, 11 months ago

Trial Courts Can Only Recommend Compensation Under POCSO Rules, Cannot Decide The Quantum : Karnatka HC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has held that trial court/special court has to recommend the District Legal Services Authority/state legal services authority to decide and award the compensation in accordance with the POCSO rules, or the victim compensation scheme, but should not decide the quantum of compensation, itself, which is against the provisions of Criminal Procedure Code. Justice K Natarajan, allowed …

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