Top 10 Karnataka High Court Judgments - February 2026 | LegalWiki
Key Karnataka High Court Rulings
In February 2026, the Karnataka High Court delivered several important judgments that clarified key aspects of law and impacted everyday legal practice. This article brings together the top 10 Karnataka High Court judgments of the month, offering a concise overview of decisions that are relevant for lawyers, students, and anyone interested in recent legal developments.
Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against WinZo Games in PAN Misuse Case
The Karnataka High Court quashed an FIR against WinZo Games for alleged cheating and PAN card misuse. A woman claimed her PAN details were stolen and used on the gaming app. Read more.
Karnataka High Court Reduces Jail Term in ATM Card Duplication Case, Enhances Fine to ₹2 Lakh Each
The Karnataka High Court modified the sentence of two men convicted of stealing and duplicating ATM cards and withdrawing money from victims’ accounts. Read more.
Karnataka High Court: Unproven Affair Allegation Can be Mental Cruelty, No Divorce for Desertion
The Karnataka HC held that accusing a wife of an extra-marital affair without proof can amount to mental cruelty and refused to grant divorce on the ground of desertion. Read more.
Karnataka High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Disbanding of Railway Tatkal System
The Karnataka High Court on Friday dismissed a public interest litigation seeking directions to disband the existing Tatkal and emergency quota schemes for railway ticket bookings. Read more.
Karnataka High Court: Mother has No Inheritance Right if Son Dies Intestate Leaving Wife And Children
The Karnataka High Court held that when a son dies intestate leaving behind a wife and children, his mother has no right to inherit under Sections 32 and 33 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925. Read more.
Karnataka High Court Confirms Death Penalty for Three Convicts in Minor Girl Gang Rape and Murder Case
The Karnataka High Court upheld a trial court’s 2024 order awarding the death penalty to three men convicted for the gang rape and murder of a 7-year-old girl, terming the crime “barbaric” and a “rarest of rare” case. Read more.
Express Recital for Maintenance under Senior Citizens Act Not Mandatory in Gift Deeds: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has held that an express recital in a gift deed regarding maintenance liability under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 is not mandatory for enforcement of maintenance. Read more.
Karnataka High Court Stays ₹10 Lakh Penalty on Flipkart
The Karnataka High Court has stayed a ₹10 lakh penalty imposed on Flipkart by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) for allowing the sale of walkie-talkies without mandatory licensing and regulatory disclosures. Read more.
Karnataka High Court Refuses to Quash FIR Over Offensive Images on WhatsApp
The Karnataka High Court declined to set aside an FIR against a man accused of sharing offensive images of Hindu deities and certain politicians in a WhatsApp group. Read more.
Karnataka High Court Flags Dangerous Trend of Litigants Filing Criminal Cases Against Opposite Party’s Lawyers
The Karnataka High Court has flagged a dangerous trend of litigants implicating lawyers representing the opposite side in criminal cases to deter them from appearing in matters. Read more.
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