The Maratha Mandal Engineering College, v. the State of Karnataka
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Territorial jurisdiction / withdrawal order. Writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India by Maratha Mandal Engineering College, Belagavi (counsel: Prathibha S. Hiremath) against State of Karnataka, Principal Secretary (Transport), RTO Belagavi (KA-22) and Deputy Transport Commissioner's office, challenging endorsements dated 26.05.2025 (No. PRASAA/BELAG/SCHOOL/COLLEGE VEHICLE/25-26) concerning vehicles KA 22 B 4213, KA 22 A 7083, KA 22 A 7084, KA 22 A 8127, KA 22 A 9834 and KA 22 A 7133. Court observed petitioner and issuing authority (RTO, Belagavi) are both at Belagavi, so the matter lies before the Karnataka High Court Dharwad Bench; petition dismissed as withdrawn with liberty to file fresh writ petition before Dharwad Bench; originals to be returned against Photostat copies. Decided 01-08-2025 by Justice Ravi V Hosmani; no cases cited; no quantum involved.