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Sri Lokesha a P v. State of Karnataka

Karnataka HC2 Dec 2025WP/14186/2022

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High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru; WP No. 14186 of 2022 (GM-POLICE); Justice E.S. Indiresh; decided 02-12-2025. Petitioner sought mandamus directing enquiry and action against Seshadripuram Police Station personnel (Inspector, Sub-Inspector, Constables). Court held writ petition not maintainable for issuance of writ of mandamus; petition disposed of with liberty to pursue remedy available under law against erring officials. Keywords: mandamus, maintainability, police misconduct enquiry, alternative remedy, Articles 226 and 227.

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Liberty to avail the remedy as provided under law against the erring officials, if so advised ¶41

Sri Lokesha a P Vs State of Karnataka — Writ and Judicial Review | Karnataka HC (2025)

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NC: 2025:KHC:50092 WP No. 14186 of 2022

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HC-KAR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU

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DATED THIS THE 2^ND DAY OF DECEMBER, 2025

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BEFORE

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE E.S.INDIRESH WRIT PETITION NO.14186 OF 2022 (GM-POLICE)

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BETWEEN:

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SRI. LOKESHA A P S/O MR. PRAKASH PRASAD, PRESENTLY R/AT NO.9 AADINAYAKANA HALLI, KALKERE POST, TIPTUR TALUK, TUMKUR DISTRICT.

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…PETITIONER

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(BY SRI. SUNIL KUMAR S., ADVOCATE FOR

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SRI. MOHD. USMAN SHAIKH, ADVOCATE)

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AND:

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STATE OF KARNATAKA

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Digitally signed by CHIEF SECRETARY, ARUNKUMAR M S OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SECRETARY Location: HIGH COURT OF GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA KARNATAKA ADDRESS ROOM NO.110, GATE II MS BUILDING AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU KARNATAKA 560001.

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DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE POLICE HEADQUARTERS NO.2, NRUPATUNGA ROAD,

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BENGALURU,

KARNATAKA 560001.

THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE 2, ALI ASKER ROAD, VASANTH NAGAR BENGALURU KARNATAKA 560051 INDIA.

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MR. M.S RAVI INSPECTOR OF POLICE SESHADRIPURAM POLICE STATION, I MAIN RAOD, 198 SC ROAD, SESHADRIPURAM BENGALURU KARNATAKA 560020.

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MR. RAGHUNATH SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE, SESHADRIPURAM POLICE STATION, I MAIN ROAD, 198 SC ROAD, SESHADRIPURAM BENGALURU KARNATAKA 560020.

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MR. SARFARAZ KHAN CONSTABLE/HEAD CONSTABLE SESHADRIPURAM POLICE STATION, I MAIN ROAD, 198 SC ROAD, SESHADRIPURAM BENGALURU KARNATAKA BENGALURU - 560020.

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HC-KAR

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MR. PARASHURAM PUJARI CONSTABLE SESHADRIPURAM POLICE STATION I MAIN ROAD, 198, SC ROAD, SESHADRIPURAM, BENGALURU, KARNATAKA 560020.

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MR. PRAKASH NAIK CONSTABLE SESHADRIPURAM POLICE STATION I MAIN ROAD, 198, SC ROAD, SESHADRIPURAM, BENGALURU, KARNATAKA 560020.

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RAMAKRISHNA CONSTABLE SESHADRIPURAM POLICE STATION, I MAIN ROAD, 198, SC ROAD, SESHADRIPURAM, BENGALURU, KARNATAKA 560020.

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…RESPONDENTS

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(BY SRI. MAHANTESH SHETTAR, AGA FOR R1 TO R3)

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THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO DIRECT THE RESPONDENTS NO.1 TO 3 TO CONDUCT ENQUIRY AND TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST THE RESPONDENTS NO. 4 TO 9 AND TO REGISTER THE CRIMINAL CASE AND ALSO TO REMOVE THEM FROM THE SERVICE; AND ETC.

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HC-KAR

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THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING IN 'B' GROUP, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER:

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE E.S.INDIRESH

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ORAL ORDER

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1 In this writ petition, petitioner has sought for a direction to the respondent to conduct enquiry against respondent Nos.4 to 9.

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Having heard the learned counsel appearing for the parties and taking into consideration the allegation made by the petitioner herein, I am of the opinion that the writ petition is

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not maintainable for issuing writ of mandamus against the respondents. However it is open for the petitioner to avail the remedy as provided under law against the erring officials, if so advised.

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With the above observation, the writ petition is disposed of.

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SD/- (E.S.INDIRESH) JUDGE

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