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A Mangaluru doctor dated a fellow doctor for 7 years, they split over caste differences, she filed a case accusing him of sex on false promise of marriage; Karnataka HC quashes case, says a consensual relationship turning sour is not a false promise of marriage
A seven-year relationship between two doctors ended over caste differences without marriage. The man faced allegations of deceit regarding a promise of marriage that was consensual. The Karnataka high court reviewed the case and noted the relationship was not based on deceitful means. The court emphasized that a souring relationship does not equate to an offense under the law. Consequently, the court quashed the criminal proceedings against the doctor.
Namma Metro Phase 3: Karnataka issues third land acquisition notification for Orange Line package
Dated October 16, 2026, and published in the Karnataka State Gazette, the notification identifies properties measuring a total of 13,409.05 sq. m. across 11 entries
7 years together, no marriage: Karnataka high court quashes abuse case against doctor
Karnataka high court provided relief to a doctor after a seven-year consensual relationship turned sour. The court quashed criminal proceedings against the doctor, concluding the relationship lacked deceitful elements. It noted the couple's relationship preceded the introduction of Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The court emphasized that a promise of marriage must include the intent to fulfill it.
Bengal CM defends decision to shift stampede injured to private hospital, cites better care
"We moved those injured to private hospitals because we realised that the best treatment could be provided there so that there is no more loss of life. I am happy to announce that there was no death among the 25 injured in the stampede. We decided on the spot. There is nothing controversial behind this," says West Bengal CM
Karnataka HC refuses to drop charge of culpable homicide not amounting murder against father in fatal accident caused by minor son
Justice M. Nagaprasanna made these observations while dismissing a criminal petition filed by Nadeem of Mysuru, who sought to quash the charge sheet against him
Greater Bengaluru Authority receives over 1,500 objections to tree felling for Hebbal Short Tunnel
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) restrained the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) from felling any trees till the hearing in the case challenging tree felling for the project is completed
Sugarcane farmers crisis: Karnataka CM Shivakumar seeks Centre’s intervention
State will fulfil some of their demands, says Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar
Samiti urges Centre to appoint Kannadiga as Central University Vice-Chancellor
Kalyana Karnataka Pratyeka Rajya Horata Samiti has urged the Union government to appoint a qualified academician from Karnataka as Vice-Chancellor of the Central University of Karnataka (CUK) at Kadaganchi, on the outskirts of Kalaburagi
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