Shivayogi S/O Rajshekhar Hiremath v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Quash of Covid-19 pandemic-violation prosecution; S.482 Cr.P.C. / S.528 BNSS petition allowed; offences under Ss.188, 269, 268 IPC and S.51 Disaster Management Act, 2005; alleged celebration of Chatrapati Shivaji Jayanti on 19.02.2022 in violation of Deputy Commissioner's order; parity relief following Co-ordinate Bench quashal of proceedings against 56 co-accused in same Crime No.20/2022 (Criminal Petition No.102448/2024, order dated 16.01.2025); C.C. No.2998/2023, I Addl. Civil Judge and JMFC-I Court, Gadag; Gadag Town Police Station; High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Bench; S. Rachaiah, J.; proceedings quashed qua petitioners (accused Nos.7, 8, 33, 36, 52, 66).
What did the court decide?
Entire proceedings in CC No.2998/2023 pending before the I Additional Civil Judge and JMFC-I Court, Gadag, quashed insofar as the petitioners (accused Nos.7, 8, 33, 36, 52 and 66) are concerned; pending applications, if any, disposed.