In a private respondent not appearing, the writ petitioner sought police protection for land possession pending civil suits. The High Court dismissed the petition for non-prosecution due to failure to comply with a prior peremptory order.
The writ petition is dismissed for non-prosecution due to failure to comply with a prior order.
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NC: 2024:KHC:10886 WP No. 2701 of 2016
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 14TH DAY OF MARCH, 2024
BEFORE
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.NAGAPRASANNA WRIT PETITION NO. 2701 OF 2016 (GM-POLICE)
BETWEEN:
DR. K.N. VENKATESH, B.E.(CIVIL)LL.M., M.D.,(A.M.) S/O K.C. NARAYANAPPA, AGED ABOUT 49 YEARS, R/AT FLAT NOA. 3B, NO.188, 10TH CROSS, WILSON GARDEN, BANGALORE - 560 027.
…PETITIONER
(BY SRI. DR. K.N. VENKATESH, PARTY-IN-PERSON)
AND:
Digitally signed by NAGAVENI Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA
AND INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, KARNATAKA STATE, POLICE HEAD QUARTERS, NRUPATHUNGA ROAD, BANGALORE - 560 001.
S/O LATE DODDASUBBARAYAPPA, KAREKALLAHALLI VILLAGE, SASALU HOBLI, DODDABALLAPURA TALUK,
…RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. NAVYA SHEKAR, AGA)
THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO DIRECT THE R-1 TO 6 TO DIRECT THE R-7 TO 9 TO PROVIDE PROTECTION POLICE HELP AND PROTECTION TO THE PETITIONER TO PROTECT AND SAFEGUARD HIS PHYSICAL POSSESSION OF THE LAND IN QUESTION i.e., LAND BEARING SY.NO.1 OF EXTENT 4-00 ACRES 0.3 GUNTAS SITUATED AT KAMAKSHIHALLI VILLAGE, SASALU HOBLI, DODDABALLAPUR TALUK TILL THE FINAL DISPOSAL OF O.S.424/13 AND O.S.547/2012 FILED BY THE PETITIONER AGAINST THE R-10 AND PENDING IN THE COURT OF THE CIVIL JUDGE, DODDABALLAPUR AND ETC.
NC: 2024:KHC:10886 WP No. 2701 of 2016
THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR ORDERS, THIS DAY, THE COURT MADE THE FOLLOWING:
ORDER
The case is called twice today. There was no
representation on behalf of the petitioner.
“Finally, one week's time is granted to comply with the office objections, failing which the petition would stand dismissed.”
Even today, office objections are not complied with. Therefore, the writ petition is dismissed for its non-prosecution.
Sd/JUDGE
SJK List No.: 2 Sl No.: 1 CT:SNN
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the writ petition seeking protection for possession of land should be allowed given non-compliance with order.
Whether a writ petition filed for protecting physical possession of land and pending civil suits merits direction to police.
What action to take regarding the writ petition for non-prosecution.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Dr. K.N. Venkatesh
M. Mallanna
The Tahasildar, Doddaballapura Taluk
The State of Karnataka
Inspector General of Police, Karnataka
Principal Secretary, Department of Home
M. Nagaprasanna
As recorded by the court registry
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