Karnataka High Court Judgements

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Karnataka High Court sit and which areas does it cover?

The Karnataka High Court has its principal seat in Bengaluru, with permanent benches at Dharwad and Kalaburagi. It has jurisdiction over the State of Karnataka. Its history goes back to 1884 as the High Court of Mysore; it was renamed the Karnataka High Court in 1973.

How do I check case status at the Karnataka High Court's Bengaluru, Dharwad or Kalaburagi benches?

The official website, karnatakajudiciary.kar.nic.in, lets you select the bench before searching case status, cause lists and judgements. The same records are on the eCourts High Court Services portal (hcservices.ecourts.gov.in).

What kinds of cases does the Karnataka High Court hear?

It hears writs, civil and criminal appeals for Karnataka, and a significant volume of tax and technology-sector litigation, including income-tax and transfer-pricing appeals arising from the ITAT Bengaluru Bench.

What is a Writ Appeal in the Karnataka High Court?

Under Section 4 of the Karnataka High Court Act, 1961, an order of a single judge in a writ petition can be appealed to a Division Bench as a Writ Appeal. A final judgement can be taken to the Supreme Court by a Special Leave Petition under Article 136, ordinarily within 90 days.

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