Preethi S Vs State of Karnataka — Writ and Judicial Review | Karnataka HC (2025)

Preethi S Vs State of Karnataka — Writ and Judicial Review | Karnataka HC (2025)

What the court decided

AI extract

Outcome

Writ petitions allowed; the Government Order dated 14.05.2025 issued by the first respondent in all matters quashed; all consequential actions taken pursuant thereto quashed; no orders passed in relation to the order dated 02.08.2025, since an order dated 02.08.2025 had already been passed in these matters.

Issue for consideration

Whether the Government Order bearing No. AA.KU.KA.173 PTD 2025 dated 14.05.2025, affecting the operation of Jan Aushadhi Kendras in government hospital premises in Karnataka, is arbitrary, discriminative and violative of principles of natural justice and fundamental rights, and liable to be quashed. +1 more

Court's answer

The order dated 14.05.2025 issued by the first respondent in all the matters stands quashed, and all consequential actions taken pursuant to it also stand quashed; since an order dated 02.08.2025 had already been passed in these matters, no fresh orders were passed in relation thereto.

Ratio / Principle

Once a Co-ordinate Bench of this Court has dealt with an identical issue and passed an order, the matter cannot be reargued before this Court.

Key takeaways

If the State has any grievance against the Co-ordinate Bench order, it must be taken up only in an appeal (writ appeal) before the appellate court and not before another Court; all contentions of the State were reserved to the appellate court and the petitions disposed with directions.ratio¶¶1051

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Batch of writ petitions (lead: WP No. 34633/2025 (GM-RES), c/w WP Nos. 19292/2025, 19293/2025 and 39 others) by proprietors, associations and bodies running Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras in government hospital premises across Karnataka, challenging Government Order No. AA.KU.KA.173 PTD 2025 dated 14.05.2025 (and related closure/licence notices) as arbitrary, discriminative and violative of natural justice and fundamental rights. Held (Suraj Govindaraj J): once a Co-ordinate Bench has dealt with an identical issue and passed an order, the matter cannot be reargued before the Court; the State's grievance against the Co-ordinate Bench judgment dated 10.12.2025 in WP.No.105933/2025 (which had allowed such petitions, quashed the same order and mandated non-interference with the Kendras) lay only in a writ appeal. Allowing the petitions, the Court quashed the Government Order dated 14.05.2025 issued by the first respondent in all matters and all consequential actions, passing no fresh orders on the order dated 02.08.2025 as an order thereon already existed in these matters.

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 19^TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2025

BEFORE

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURAJ GOVINDARAJ

WRIT PETITION NO. 34633 OF 2025 (GM-RES) C/W

Digitally signed by SHWETHA RAGHAVENDRA Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA

WRIT PETITION NO. 19292 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 19293 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 19316 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 19444 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 19446 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 19463 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 19466 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 19625 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 19740 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 19878 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 19881 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 19917 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 19939 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 19987 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 19996 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 20014 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 20020 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 20049 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 20075 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 20101 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 20458 OF 2025 (GM-RES)

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WRIT PETITION NO. 21016 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 22298 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 33510 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 33518 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 33519 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 33920 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 34589 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 34613 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 34762 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 34816 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 35134 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 35228 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 35284 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 35393 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 35754 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 36013 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 36068 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 36206 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 36754 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 38078 OF 2025 (GM-RES)

IN WP No. 34633/2025

BETWEEN:

PREETHI S. D/O SIDDAGANGALAH AGED ABOUT 34 YEARS RESIDING AT 34, 5^TH CROSS, 2^ND MAIN, VIJAYANAGAR

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BANGALORE,

KARNATAKA - 560040.

…PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR. BR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU - 560 001

THE COMMISSIONER

COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES AROGYA SOUDHA, 1^ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD,

BENGALURU - 560023.

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER BENGALURU URBAN DISTRICT

NEAR OLD TB HOSPITAL PREMISES, OLD MADRAS ROAD, INDIRANAGAR, BENGALURU - 560 038.

THE MEDICAL SUPERINTENDANT KC GENERAL HOSPITAL MALLESHWARAM,

BENGALURU DISTRICT - 560 003.

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER, DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, BENGALURU CIRCLE

DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT 2^ND FLOOR,

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PALACE ROAD, BANGALORE-560001

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI - 110055.

…RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K. SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AG ALONG WITH SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5 SRI.SHANTHI BHUSHAN H., DSGI FOR R6 (MA NOT FILED))

THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO A) ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI OR ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE WRIT, ORDER OF DIRECTION QUASHING THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA.KU.KA.173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXURE-A AT PAGE NOS. 26 TO 28 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HONBLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA ETC.

IN WP NO. 19292/2025

BETWEEN:

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PRADEEP T N

S/O. NARAYANSWAMY,

AGED ABOUT 32 YEARS,

RESIDING AT THERINABEEDI, THYAMAGONDLU, BENGALURU RURAL, KARNATAKA - 562 132.

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A. KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA DR. B. R. AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,

BENGALURU-560 001.

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1^ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD,

BENGALURU-560023.

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER BENGALURU DISTRICT, 207, 2^ND FLOOR, DEVANAHALLI, DC OFFICE, VISHWANATHAPURA, KARNATAKA - 562 110.

THE ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL OFFICER THYAMAGONDLU, GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL, NELAMANGALA, KARNATAKA - 562 123.

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THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER, DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, BENGALURU CIRCLE, PALACE ROAD, NEAR KARNATAKA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, RACE COURSE, GANDHI NAGAR, BENGALURU,KARNATAKA-560 001.

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8^TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI-110 055.

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K. SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AG ALONG WITH SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5 SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H., DSGI FOR R6 (MA NOT FILED))

THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO-A) ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI OR ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE WRIT, ORDER OF DIRECTION QUASHING THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO.AA.KU.KA.173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXURE-A AT PAGE NOS. 25 TO 27 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HONBLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA ETC.

IN WP NO. 19293/2025

BETWEEN:

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K SURYANARAYANA

S/O ASWATHAPPA K,

AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS RESIDING AT NO. 74, VIDYAPEETA MAIN ROAD, BALAJI NAGAR, BANASHANKARI 3RD STAGE, BANGALORE SOUTH, BANGALORE.

KARNATAKA - 560085.

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A. KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR B R AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU - 560 001.

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD,

BENGALURU 560023.

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER BENGALURU DISTRICT 80 FEET ROAD, H COLONY, INDIRANAGAR BENGALURU,

KARNATAKA 560038.

THE ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL OFFICER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE K G HALLI, 1/1

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ARABIC COLLEGE MAIN ROAD, GANDHI NAGAR, KAVAL BAIRASANDRA, BENGALURU, KARNATAKA 560045.

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, BANGALORE CIRCLE, PALACE ROAD, NEAR KARNATAKA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, RACECOURSE ROAD, GANDHI NAGAR,

BENGALURU,

KARNATAKA 560001.

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI - 110 055.

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K. SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AG ALONG WITH

SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5

SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H., DSGI FOR R6 (MA NOT FILED)) THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO- ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI OR ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE WRIT, ORDER OF DIRECTION QUASHING THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA. KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXUREA AT PAGE NOS. 25 TO 27 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HONBLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA ETC

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IN WP NO. 19316/2025

BETWEEN:

S VEDAMURTHY S/O SIDDAPPA, AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS, RESIDING AT VAISHNAVI NILAYA,

1^ST CROSS APPAJI PARISARA BUILDING, PRASHANTH NAGAR CHITRADURGA, CHALLAKERE KARNATAKA - 577 501.

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A. KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR. BR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU 560001.

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA,

1^ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU - 560023.

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER CHITRADURGA DISTRICT, DISTRICT HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE OFFICE CK PURA, CHITRADURGA, KARNATAKA 577501

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THE CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER DISTRICT HOSPITAL, CHITRADURGA PRASHANTA NAGAR, CHITRADURGA,

KARNATAKA - 577501.

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER, DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, CHITRADURGA CIRCLE 1ST CROSS, JCR EXTENSION, CHITRADURGA, KARNATAKA 577501

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI - 110055.

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K. SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AG ALONG WITH SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5 SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H., DSGI FOR R6 (MA NOT FILED))

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO-DIRECT QUASHING THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA.KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXURE-A AT PAGE NOS. 25 TO 27 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HONBLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA ETC.

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IN WP NO. 19444/2025

BETWEEN:

BASAVARAJ H M S/O MRUTHUNJAYAPPA HB, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, RESIDING AT 19-30, HONDADA KERI, SHIRALAKOPPA, SHIRALAKOPPA (RURAL) SHIMOGA, KARNATAKA 577428.

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A. KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR BR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU - 560 001.

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY, WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1^ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU - 560023.

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT, DISTRICT HOSPITAL COMPLEX, SHIVAMOGGA - 577201.

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THE ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL OFFICER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE, HERIKERUR ROAD, SHIRALAKOPPA, SHIKARIPURA TALUK, SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT - 577428.

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, MYSURU CIRCLE, 1^ST FLOOR, NANDAKI, ACHUTARAO LAYOUT, 3RD CROSS, A N KRISHNARAO ROAD, SHIMOGA 577201.

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI 110055.

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K. SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AG ALONG WITH SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5 SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H., DSGI FOR R6 (MA NOT FILED))

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI OR ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE WRIT, ORDER OF DIRECTION QUASHING THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA. KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXUREA AT PAGE NOS. 26 TO 28 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE

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CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HONBLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA ETC.

IN WP NO. 19446/2025

BETWEEN:

BHAVIN KUMAR P

S/O RADHAKRISHNA GOWDA, AGED ABOUT 32 YEARS

RESIDING AT PANA HOUSE, BALPA VILLAGE, SULLIA TALUK, DAKSHINA KANNADA KARNATAKA 574232.

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A. KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR. BR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU - 560001.

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1^ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD,

BENGALURU - 560023.

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER SULLIA DISTRICT, SRIRAMPETE, MAIN ROAD DAKSHINA KANNADA,

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KARNATAKA - 574239

THE ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL OFFICER TALUK HOSPITAL SULLIA KARNATAKA 574239

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER, DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, MANGALORE CIRCLE, PLOT NO.2, GROUND FLOOR, PRASAD APARTMENT, BALMUTT ROAD, NEAR BENDURWELL, KANKANADI, MANGALORE-575002.

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI - 110 055.

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K. SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AG ALONG WITH SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5 SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H., DSGI FOR R6 (MA NOT FILED))

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI OR ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE WRIT, ORDER OF DIRECTION QUASHING THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO.AA.KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXUREA AT PAGE NOS. 25 TO 27 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND

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FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HONBLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA ETC.

IN WP NO. 19463/2025

BETWEEN:

ANIL KUMAR JAIN

S/O JAYARAJ PANDI, AGED ABOUT 37 YEARS RESIDING AT NO. 8-71(1) PADMA VIDYA HOUSE, PUTTUR TALUK, UPPINANGADY, DAKSHINA KANNADA, KARNATAKA - 574 241.

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A. KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR. BR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU 560001

THE COMMISSIONER

COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH

AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU- 560023.

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER DAKSHINA KANNADA DISTRICT, DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND

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FAMILY WELFARE OFFICE, NEHRU PARK ROAD, DAKSHINA KANNADA

MANGALURU - 575001.

THE ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL OFFICER COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE CENTRE, UPPINANGADY, PUTTUR TALUK, MANGALURU DISTRICT 574241.

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER, DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, BANGALORE CIRCLE PLOT NO.2, DOOR NO.15-1-12/1, GROUND FLOOR, PRASAD APARTMENT, BALMUTT ROAD, NEAR BENDURWELL, KANKANADI, MANGALORE-575002, D.K.DISTRICT.

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8^TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI - 110055.

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K. SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AG ALONG WITH SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5 SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H., DSGI FOR R6 (MA NOT FILED))

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI OR ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE WRIT, ORDER OF DIRECTION QUASHING THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA. KU.KA. 173 PTD

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2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXUREA AT PAGE NOS. 25 TO 27 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HONBLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA ETC.

IN WP NO. 19466/2025

BETWEEN:

P E CHANDRASHEKARMURTHY S/O C ESHWARAPPA, AGED ABOUT 51 YEARS RESIDING AT PANCHANAHALLI, KADUR CHICKMAGALUR KARNATAKA - 577 182.

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A. KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR. BR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU - 560 001.

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1^ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU - 560 023.

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER CHIKMAGALURU DISTRICT,

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DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND FAMILY WELFARE OFFICE, CHIKKAMAGALURU,

KARNATAKA - 577 101.

THE CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE, PANCHANAHALLI, KADUR TALUK, CHIKAMAGALUR DISTRICT KARNATAKA - 577 182.

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER, DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, CHIKAMAGALURU CIRCLE 1^ST CROSS, SH 57, BASAVANAHALLI, CHIKKAMAGALURU, KARNATAKA - 577101

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI - 110 055.

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K. SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AG ALONG WITH SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5 SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H., DSGI FOR R6 (MA NOT FILED))

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI OR ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE WRIT, ORDER OF DIRECTION QUASHING THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA. KU.KA. 173 PTD

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2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXURE-A AT PAGE NOS. 25 TO 27 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HONBLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA ETC.

IN WP NO. 19625/2025

BETWEEN:

NIKHIL KUMAR V S/O VIJAY KUMAR P. AGED ABOUT 28 YEARS RESIDING AT 11/18, VISHWESHWARAIAH LAYOUT, THALI ROAD, ANEKAL, BENGALURU RURAL - 562 106

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A. KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR. BR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU - 560001.

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU - 560023.

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THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER BENGALURU URBAN DISTRICT, DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND FAMILY WELFARE OFFICE, OLD MADRAS ROAD, INDIRANAGAR, BENGALURU -560038.

THE MEDICAL OFFICER PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRE, ANEKAL TALUK, BENGALURU URBAN DISTRICT, KARNATAKA -560105.

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER, DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, BANGALORE CIRCLE PALACE ROAD, BANGALORE 560 061.

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI - 110055.

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K. SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AG ALONG WITH SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5 SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H., DSGI FOR R6 (MA NOT FILED))

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI OR ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE WRIT, ORDER OF DIRECTION QUASHING THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO.AA.KU.KA. 173 PTD

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2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXURE A AT PAGE NOS. 25 TO 27 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HON'BLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA ETC

IN WP NO. 19740/2025

BETWEEN:

RASHMI P N

W/O PREMANANDA, AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS RESIDING AT 183 BEHIND DAIRY CHINTAL MADIVALA, HUSKUR, ANEKAL, BANGALORE, KARNATAKA 560099.

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A. KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR. BR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU 560001.

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU - 560023.

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THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER BENGALURU DISTRICT, DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND FAMILY WELFARE OFFICE, OLD MADRAS ROAD, BENGALURU 560038.

THE ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL OFFICER PRIMARY HEALTHCARE CENTRE, SARJAPUR, ANEKAL TALUK, BENGALURU DISTRICT - 562125.

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER, DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, BANGALORE CIRCLE PALACE ROAD, BANGALORE 560001

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI 110055.

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K. SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AG ALONG WITH SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5 SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H., DSGI FOR R6 (MA NOT FILED))

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI OR ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE WRIT, ORDER OF DIRECTION QUASHING THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO.AA.KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXURE-A AT PAGE NOS.

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25 TO 27 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HON'BLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA., AND ETC

IN WP NO. 19878/2025

BETWEEN:

PAVAN KUMAR M. S/O MAHANTHESH REDDY K T, AGED ABOUT 36 YEARS RESIDING AT KORLAKUNTE CHITRADURGA, KARNATAKA - 577 538.

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A. KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR. BR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU - 560 001.

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU - 560 023.

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER CHITRADURGA DISTRICT DISTRICT HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE OFFICE,

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CK PURA, CHITRADURGA,

KARNATAKA - 577501.

THE CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER TALUK GENERAL HOSPITAL, CHALLAKERE OLD BUS-STAND RD, TANGA KOOT,

KARNATAKA - 582 101

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER, DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, CHITRADURGA CIRCLE JCR EXTENSION, BADAMAKAN AREA, CHITRADURGA, KARNATAKA 577501

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI - 110 055,

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K. SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AG ALONG WITH SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5 SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H., DSGI FOR R6 (MA NOT FILED))

THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO QUASH THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA.KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXURE-A AT PAGE NOS. 25 TO 27 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS

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GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HONBLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA ETC AND ETC.

IN WP NO. 19881/2025

BETWEEN:

SUDEEP S K

S/O KANTHARAJU S C AGED ABOUT 33 YEARS RESIDING AT SEEGEBAGI THIRUMALAPURA POST HULIYAR HOBLI C N HALLI TUMKUR KARNATAKA - 572218

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A. KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA

VIKASA SOUDHA, DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR VEEDHI BENGALURU - 560 001

THE COMMISSIONER

COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

SERVICES AROGYA SOUDHA 1ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD

BENGALURU - 560 023

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER TUMKUR DISTRICT DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND FAMILY WELFARE OFFICE OLD NH-4 ROAD

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IN FRONT OF AMANIKERE PARK TUMAKURU 572 101

THE MEDICAL OFFICER PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRE HULIYARU CHGIKKANAYAKANAHALLI TLAUK TUMKUR DISTRICT KARNATAKA - 572 218

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT TUMKUR CIRCLE 2^ND FLOOR MBAV BUILDING 3^RD CROSS, M G ROAD TUMKUR - 572 101

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER HAVING OFFICE AT 8TH FLOOR VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANADEWALAN EXTENSION NEW DELHI - 110 055

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K. SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AG ALONG WITH SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5 SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H., DSGI FOR R6 (MA NOT FILED))

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI OR ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE WRIT, ORDER OF DIRECTION QUASHING THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA. KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXURE A AT PAGE NOS.

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25 TO 27 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HONBLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA ETC.

IN WP NO. 19917/2025

BETWEEN:

GURURAJA S B

S/O MUNIRAJU M R, AGED ABOUT 39 YEARS RESIDING AT 247, DYAPASANDRA CROSS, NEAR OLD MASTI ROAD, SUBHASH NAGAR, MALUR, KOLAR DISTRICT, KARNATAKA - 563 130.

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A. KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR. BR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU - 560001.

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1 BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU - 560023.

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER

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SHIMGO DISTRICT,

DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND FAMILY WELFARE OFFICE SHIMOGA-577201.

THE ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL OFFICER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE, ANAVATTI,

SORABA - 577413.

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER, DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, SHIMOGGA CIRCLE OFFICE OF ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER, SY. NO. 27, KHATA NO.107 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD, SHIMOGGA - 577 203

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8^TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI - 110 055. REGISTERED UNDER SOCIETIES REGISTRATION ACT 1860

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K. SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AG ALONG WITH SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5 SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H., DSGI FOR R6 (MA NOT FILED))

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO DIRECT QUASHING THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING

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NO. AA.KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXURE A AT PAGE NOS. 25 TO 27 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HONBLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA ETC.

IN WP NO. 19939/2025

BETWEEN:

C R NIRANJANA MURTHY S/O K N REVANNA, AGED ABOUT 54 YEARS RESIDING AT BANASHANKARI NILAYA, MUNICIPAL COLONY 5TH MAIN, 3RD MAIN, 3RD CROSS, CHITRADURGA, KARNATAKA - 577 501.

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A. KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA

REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU - 560 001.

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU - 560 023.

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THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER CHITRADURGA DISTRICT, DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND FAMILY WELFARE OFFICE, DISTRICT HOSPITAL, P.B. ROAD, CHITRADURGA - 577 501.

THE ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL OFFICER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE, SIRIGERE, CHITRADURGA DISTRICT, KARNATAKA - 577 501.

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER, DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, TUMKUR CIRCLE NO. 3569, 1ST, CROSS, J.C.R. EXTENSION CHITRADURGA-577501.

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI 110055.

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K. SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AG ALONG WITH SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5 SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H., DSGI FOR R6 (MA NOT FILED))

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO-DIRECT QUASHING THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA.KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXURE A AT PAGE NOS. 25 TO 27 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF

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PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HONBLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA ETC.

IN WP NO. 19987/2025

BETWEEN:

BHAVANI H

W/O SATHYANATH CK, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS RESIDING AT NO.431, KIRAN NILAYA, SARKARI ROAD 17^TH CROSS, J.P NAGAR, BENGALURU, KARNATAKA - 560 078.

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A. KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR. BR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,

BENGALURU - 560 001.

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU - 560 023.

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER BENGALURU DISTRICT, DISTRICT HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE OFFICE,

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INFECTIOUS DISEASE HOSPITAL PREMISES, OLD MADRAS ROAD,

BENGALURU - 560038.

THE ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL OFFICER GENERAL HOSPITAL, ANEKAL, BENGALURU RURAL, ANEKAL 562106

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER, DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, BENGALURU CIRCLE, PALACE ROAD, NEAR KARNATAKA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, RACECOURSE, GANDHI NAGAR, BENGALURU, KARNATAKA 560001.

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI 110055,

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K. SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AG ALONG WITH SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5 SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H., DSGI FOR R6 (MA NOT FILED))

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO-QUASH IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA. KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXURE-A AT PAGE NOS. 25 TO 27 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE & VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, & FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED

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UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HONBLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA., AND ETC.

IN WP NO. 19996/2025

BETWEEN:

MAHAVEERASWAMY B M S/O NIRANJANAMURTHY B M, AGED ABOUT 31 YEARS RESIDING AT DURGAMMA LAYOUT, SRIRAMPURA, CITRADURGA,

KARNATAKA - 577 542

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A. KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR. BR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU - 560 001

THE COMMISSIONER

COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA,

1^ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU - 560023.

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER CHITRADURGA DISTRICT, DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND FAMILY WELFARE OFFICE, DISTRICT HOSPITAL, P.B. ROAD, CHITRADURGA-577501.

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THE CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER TALUK GENERAL HOSPITAL, SHIMOGA ROAD, HOLALKERE, CHITRADURGA DISTRICT, KARNATAKA - 577526.

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER, DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, TUMKUR CIRCLE NO.3569, 1ST, CROSS, J.C.R. EXTENSION CHITRADURGA-577501.

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8^TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI - 110 055.

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K. SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AG ALONG WITH SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5 SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H., DSGI FOR R6 (MA NOT FILED))

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI OR ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE WRIT, ORDER OF DIRECTION QUASHING THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO.AA.KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 ISSUED BY R1 AT ANNEXUREA AT PAGE NOS. 25 TO 27 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HONBLE SUPREME COURT

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OF INDIA ETC.

IN WP NO. 20014/2025

BETWEEN:

SHARATH M C

C/O M R C MURTHY, AGED ABOUT 35 YEARS, RESIDING AT MADHUGIRI TOWN SRINIVASA BADAVANE, MADHUGIRI TUMKUR KARNATAKA - 572 132

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A. KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR. BR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU - 560001.

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU - 560023.

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER CHIKMAGALUR DISTRICT,

DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND FAMILY WELFARE OFFICE, CHIKMAGALUR - 577 101.

THE ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL OFFICER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, AJJAMPURA, TARIKERE TALUK, CHIKMAGALUR DISTRICT -577547.

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THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER, DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, TUMKUR CIRCLE AYESHA COMPLEX, FIRST FLOOR, OPP AKSHAYA FINANCE, M.G.ROAD, CHICKMAGALUR -577101.

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI 110055.

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K. SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AG ALONG WITH SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5 SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H., DSGI FOR R6 (MA NOT FILED))

THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO QUASH THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA.KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXURE-A AT PAGE NOS. 25 TO 27 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HONBLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA ETC

IN WP NO. 20020/2025

BETWEEN:

SRINIVASA M S/O MUNIRAJU M R, AGED ABOUT 39 YEARS RESIDING AT 247, DYAPASANDRA CROSS,

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NEAR OLD MASTI ROAD, SUBHASH NAGAR, MALUR, KOLAR DISTRICT, KARNATAKA - 563 130.

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A. KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR. BR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU - 560001.

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU 560023.

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER KOLAR DISTRICT, DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND FAMILY WELFARE OFFICE, KAMALA NEHRU SANITORIUM HOSPITAL PREMISES, BANGARPET ROAD, KOLAR - 563102.

THE CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER TALUK GENERAL HOSPITAL, MALUR, KOLAR DISTRICT, KARNATAKA - 563130.

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER, DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, TUMKUR CIRCLE 396, 1ST FLOOR, 4TH CROSS, KUVEMPUNAGAR, KEELUKOTE EXTENSION, KOLAR - 563130.

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PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI 110055.

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K. SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AG ALONG WITH SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5 SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H., DSGI FOR R6 (MA NOT FILED))

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI OR ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE WRIT, ORDER OF DIRECTION QUASHING THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA. KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXUREA AT PAGE NOS. 25 TO 27 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HONBLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA ETC.

IN WP NO. 20049/2025

BETWEEN:

V VISHWANATH C/O. VEERANNA, AGED ABOUT 57 YEARS, RESIDING AT 1^ST MAIN ROAD, 1^ST CROSS, HULIYAR ROAD, SUBASCHANDRABOSS, BANDAVANE, HIRIYUR, CHITRADURGA, KARNATAKA-577 598.

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...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A. KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA DR. B. R. AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU-560 001.

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES,

AROGYA SOUDHA, 1^ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU-560023.

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER CHITRADURGA DISTRICT, DISTRICT HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE OFFICE, CK PURA, CHITRADURGA, KARNATAKA- 577 501.

THE ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL OFFICER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE, DHARMAPURA, HIRIYUR TALUK, CHITRADURGA DISTRICT, KARNATAKA- 582 101.

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER, DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, CHITRADURGA CIRCLE,

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JCR EXTENSION, BADAMAKAN AREA, CHITRADURGA, KARNATAKA- 577 501.

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI- 110 055.

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K. SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AG ALONG WITH SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5 SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H., DSGI FOR R6 (MA NOT FILED))

THIS W.P. IS FILED PRAYING TO QUASH THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA.KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXURE-A AT PAGE NOS. 24 TO 26 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HONBLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA ETC.

IN WP NO. 20075/2025

BETWEEN:

SURESH B G S/O GANGADHARAPPA B S, AGED ABOUT 31 YEARS RESIDING AT BISALEHALLI

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CHICKMAGALURU,

KARNATAKA 577548.

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A. KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR. BR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU- 560001.

THE COMMISSIONER

COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND

FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES,

AROGYA SOUDHA,

1ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU- 560023.

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER CHIKKAMAGALURU DISTRICT, DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND FAMILY WELFARE OFFICE, CHIKKAMAGALURU, KARNATAKA- 577101.

THE ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL OFFICER PATHRE K. SHIVAPPAIAH GENERAL HOSPITAL, BIRUR, KADUR TALUK, KARNATAKA- 577548.

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER, DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, CHIKKAMAGALURU CIRCLE

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1ST RIGHT CROSS, SH 57, BASAVANAHALLI, CHIKKAMAGALURU, KARNATAKA- 577101.

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI- 110055.

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K. SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AG ALONG WITH SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5 SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H., DSGI FOR R6 (MA NOT FILED))

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO-A) ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI OR ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE WRIT, ORDER OF DIRECTION QUASHING THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA. KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXUREA AT PAGE NOS. 25 TO 27 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HONBLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA ETC.

IN WP NO. 20101/2025

BETWEEN:

H P PRASHANTH KUMAR S/O LATE PARAMESHWARAPPA, AGED ABOUT 49 YEARS RESIDING AT MADHUGIRI TOWN, SRINIVASA BADAVANE, MADHUGIRI, TUMKUR, KARNATAKA -572132.

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...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A. KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR. BR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU - 560001.

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU 560023.

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER TUMKUR DISTRICT, DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND FAMILY WELFARE OFFICE, OLD NH-4 ROAD, IN FRONT OF AMANIKERE PARK, TUMAKURU - 572101.

THE CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER TALUK GENERAL HOSPITAL, MADHUGIRI, KORATAGERE TALUK, TUMKUR DISTRICT, KARNATAKA - 572132.

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS

CONTROLLER, DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, TUMKUR CIRCLE

2ND FLOOR, MBAV BUILDING, 3RD CROSS,

M.G.ROAD, TUMKUR-572101.

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL

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DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI - 110 055.

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K. SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AG ALONG WITH

SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5

SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H., DSGI FOR R6 (MA NOT FILED))

THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO QUASH THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA.KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXURE-A AT PAGE NOS. 25 TO 27 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HONBLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA ETC.

IN WP NO. 20458/2025

BETWEEN:

MAHAVEERASWAMY B M

S/O NIRANJANAMURTHY B M, AGED ABOUT 31 YEARS, RESIDING AT DURGAMMA LAYOUT, SRIRAMPURA, CITRADURGA, KARNATAKA- 577542

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

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AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR. AMBEDKAR VEEHDI, BENGALURU - 560001.

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU - 560023.

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER CHITRADURGA DISTRICT, DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND FAMILY WELFARE OFFICE, DISTRICT HOSPITAL, P.B.ROAD, CHITRADURGA - 577501

THE ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL OFFICER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, SRIRAMPURA ROAD, HOSDURGA, CHITRADURGA DISTRICT KARNATAKA- 577501.

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER, DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, TUMKUR CIRCLE NO. 3569, 1ST CROSS, J.C.R EXTENSION

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CHITRADURGA - 577501

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER HAVING OFFICE AT 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI - 110 055.

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K.SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AGA A/W SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5; SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H, DSGI FOR R6)

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI OR ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE WRIT, ORDER OF DIRECTION QUASHING THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA. KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXUREA AT PAGE NOS. 25 TO 27 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HONBLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA., AND ETC.

IN WP NO. 21016/2025

BETWEEN:

SIDDARAJU Y C S/O CHIKKASIDDEGOWDA, AGED ABOUT 31 YEARS, RESIDING AT C.A.KERE HOBLI, YALADAHALLI, BIDARAHALLI,

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MADDUR, MANDYA KARNATAKA 571422.

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR BR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU 560001.

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU 560023.

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER MANDYA DISTRICT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE, K M DODDI SUGAR TOWN, MANDYA 571401.

THE ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL OFFICER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE, KM DODDI, BHARATHI NAGARA, KARNATAKA 571422.

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER, DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT,

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MANDYA CIRCLE GENERAL HOSPITAL ROAD, ASHOK NAGAR, MANDYA 571402.

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REGISTERED UNDER SOCIETIES REGISTRATION ACT, 1860. REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, REGISTERED UNDER SOCIETIES, REGISTRATION ACT 1860. HAVING OFFICE AT 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI- 110055.

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K.SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AGA A/W SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5; SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H, DSGI FOR R6)

THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO QUASH THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA.KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXURE-A AT PAGE NOS. 25 TO 27 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HONBLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA IN SO FAR AS THE PETITIONER IS CONCERNED.

IN WP NO. 22298/2025

BETWEEN:

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SYED KHALANDER S/O SYED FYAZ, AGED ABOUT 29 YEARS RESIDING AT A R EXTENSION, NEAR ST. JOSPEH SCHOOL, HOSKOTE, BANGALORE RURAL, KARNATAKA- 562114.

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR. BR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU- 560001.

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU- 560023.

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER BENGALURU DISTRICT, OLD T.B HOSPITAL, OLD MADRAS ROAD, INDIRANAGAR, BENGALURU, KARNATAKA- 560038.

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THE ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL OFFICER TALUK GENERAL HOSPITAL, HOSKOTE BENGALURU RURAL, KARNATAKA - 562114.

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER, DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, BANGALORE CIRCLE RURAL DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, GROUND FLOOR, PALACE ROAD, BENGALURU, KARNATAKA 560001.

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI 110055.

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K.SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AGA A/W SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5; SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H, DSGI FOR R6)

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI OR ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE WRIT, ORDER OF DIRECTION QUASHING THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA.KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXURE-A AT PAGE NOS. 25 TO 27 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN

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BY HONBLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA., AND ETC.

IN WP NO. 33510/2025

BETWEEN:

MANJUNATH V C S/O CHANDRA VK AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS RESIDING AT R-49, RANGER BLOCK, SOMVARPET, SOMWARPET, KODAGU KARNATAKA- 571236.

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

THE STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR. BR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU- 560001.

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU- 560023.

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER KODAGU DISTRICT DISTRICT HOSPITAL COMPLEX, KODAGU DISTRICT- 571236.

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THE DISTRICT SURGEON GOVERNMENT GENERAL HOSPITAL, SOMWARPET,

KODAGU DISTRICT- 571236.

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER, DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, KODAGU CIRCLE, BLOCK NO. 1, MAHADENAPETE, (RANIPETE), MADIKERA- 571201.

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8^TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI- 110055.

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K.SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AGA A/W SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5; SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H, DSGI FOR R6)

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO QUASHING THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA.KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXURE-A AT PAGE NOS. 26-28 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HON'BLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA., AND ETC.

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IN WP NO. 33518/2025

BETWEEN:

M K BHEEEMAIAH S/O M P KUSHALAPPA, AGE ABOUT 35 YEARS, RESIDING AT NO 46, MALABAR ROAD LEFT SIDE, VIRAJPET TOWN, VIRAJPET P O VIRAJPET, DISTRICT KODAGU KARNATAKA- 571218

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

THE STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR.B.R AMBEDKAR VEEDHI BENGALURU - 560001

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU- 560023

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER KODAGU DISTRICT DISTRICT HOSPITAL COMPLEX,

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KODAGU DISTRICT- 571201

THE ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL OFFICER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE SIDDAPURA VIRAJPET TALUK KODAGU DISTRICT- 571253

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, KODAGU CIRCLE, BLOCK NO 01, MAHADENAPETE (RANIPETE), MADIKERA- 571201

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER HAVING ITS OFFICE 8TH FLOOR VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1 JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION NEW DELHI- 110055

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K.SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AGA A/W SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5; SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H, DSGI FOR R6)

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI OR ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE WRIT, ORDER OF DIRECTION QUASHING THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA.KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXUREA AT PAGE NOS. 27 TO 29 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN

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BY HON'BLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA., AND ETC.

IN WP NO. 33519/2025

BETWEEN:

SRI K G KEERTHAN S/O GANESH K M AGED ABOUT 39 YEARS RESIDING AT MADIKERI TALUK ARUVATHOKLU KODAGU ARUVATHOKLU KARANTAKA- 571201

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

THE STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIAPL SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA VIKASA SOUDHA DR. B R AMBEDKAR VEEDHI BENGALURU- 560 001

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH

AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU- 560023.

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER KODAGU DISTRICT

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DISTRICT HOSPITAL COMPLEX, KODAGU DISTRICT- 571236.

THE DISTRICT SURGEON GOVERNMENT GENERAL HOSPITAL, VIRAJPET, KODAGU DISTRICT- 571218.

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER, DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, KODAGU CIRCLE, BLOCK NO. 1, MAHADENAPETE, (RANIPETE), MADIKERA- 571201.

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI 110055.

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K.SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AGA A/W SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5; SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H, DSGI FOR R6)

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI OR ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE WRIT, ORDER OF DIRECTION QUASHING THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA.KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXURE-A AT PAGE NOS. 26-28 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE

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CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HONBLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA., AND ETC.

IN WP NO. 33920/2025

BETWEEN:

VASANTHA KUMAR J N S/O NARASAPPA, AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS, RESIDING AT BELADHARA POST, KORA HOBLI, TUMKUR TALUK, JAKKENAHALLI, DIST TUMKUR, KARNATAKA- 572106

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR. BR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU- 560 001

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER ATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA 1ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU 560 023

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER BENGALURU RURAL DISTRICT,

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BEERASANDRA VILLAGE, VISHWANATHAPURA PO, DEVANAHALLI TALUK,

BENGALURU RURAL DISTRICT- 562 110

THE ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL OFFICER GOVERNMENT PRIMARY HEALTH CENTER, HOSPITAL, DABASPET, BENAGLURU RURAL DISTRICT- 571 236

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, BENGALURU RURAL CIRCLE, BANGALORE RURAL CIRCLE, PALACE ROAD, BANGALORE- 560 001

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI 110055

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K.SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AGA A/W SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5; SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H, DSGI FOR R6)

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO QUASHING THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA.KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXURE A AT

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PAGE NOS. 28- 30 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HON BLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA., AND ETC.

IN WP NO. 34589/2025

BETWEEN:

M/S INDIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY (R) KUNDAPURA TALUKBRANCH A BODY ESTABLILSHED UNDER THE INDIAN RED KCROSS SOCIETY ACT 1920 HAVING ITS OFFICE AT 1ST FLOOR GOVT HOSPITAL MUNICIPAL ROAD KUNDAPURA 576201 REP BY ITS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE JAYAKARA SHETTY

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA

REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA VIKASA SOUDHA, DR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENAGURU- 560001.

THE COMMISSIONER COMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1ST BLOCK,

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MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU- 560023

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER UDUPI DISTRICT, DISTRICT HOSPITAL COMPLEX, UDUPI DISTRICT 567101

THE CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER GOVERNMENT GENERAL HOSPITAL, KUNDAPURA, UDUPI DISTRICT 576201

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT UDUPI CIRCLE, C NO 12-1-83, SILSIYA, GANDHINAGAR, AMBALAPADI, UDUPI 576103

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REP BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFICER HAVING OFFICE AT 8TH FLOOR VIDEOCON TOWER BLOCK E1 JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION NEW DELHI 110055

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K.SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AGA A/W SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5; SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H, DSGI FOR R6)

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO QUASHING THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA.KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXURE-A AT PAGE NOS. 27-29 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE,

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AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HON'BLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA., AND ETC.

IN WP NO. 34613/2025

BETWEEN:

NAVEEN KUMAR G S/O GANGABYRAIAH, AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS RESIDING AT 164/3, COLLEGE ROAD, NEXT TO KEB, THYAMAGONDLU, BANGALORE RURAL, TYAMAGONDLU, KARNATAKA- 562132.

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR. BR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU- 560001.

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU- 560023.

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER

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BENGALURU RURAL DISTRICT NEAR OLD TB HOSPITAL PREMISES, OLD MADRAS ROAD, INDIRANAGAR, BENGALURU- 560038.

THE CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER GOVERNMENT GENERAL HOSPITAL, NELAMANGALA TALUK, BENGALURU RURAL DISTRICT- 562123.

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER, DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, BENGALURU CIRCLE GROUND FLOOR, PALACE ROAD, BANGALORE- 560001.

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI 110055.

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K.SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AGA A/W SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5; SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H, DSGI FOR R6)

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO-QUASHING THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA.KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXURE -A AT PAGE NOS 26 TO 28 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF

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NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HONBLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA., AND ETC.

IN WP NO. 34762/2025

BETWEEN:

SYED RAFI UR RAHMAN S/O LATE SYED MEER, AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS RESIDING AT NO.58, MALLANAYAKANAHALLI ROAD, SONNAVADI, KOLAR, KARNATAKA- 563131.

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR. BR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU- 560001.

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU - 560023.

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER

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KOLAR DISTRICT DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND FAMILY WELFARE OFFICE, KAMALA NEHRU SANITORIUM HOSPITAL PREMISES, BANGARPET ROAD, KOLAR 563102.

THE DISTRICT SURGEON OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT SURGEON, SHRI NARASIMHARAJA DISTRICT HOSPITAL, KOLAR, KARNATAKA 563101.

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER, DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, KOLARA CIRCLE, 396, 1ST FLOOR, 4TH CROSS, KUVEMPUNAGAR, KEELUKOTE EXTENSION, KOLAR, KARNATAKA- 563101

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI-110055.

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K.SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AGA A/W SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5; SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H, DSGI FOR R6)

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF

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THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO-QUASHING THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA.KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXURE-A AT PAGE NOS 26 TO 28 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HONBLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA., AND ETC.

IN WP NO. 34816/2025

BETWEEN:

ADVOCATES ASSOCIATION BANGALORE REPRESENTED BY ITS GENERAL SECRETARY, MR. PRAVEEN GOWDA ADVOCATES ASSOCIATION BANGALORE VAKEELARA BHAVANA, CITY CIVIL COURT COMPLEX BEHIND CAUVERY BHAVAN, OPP CENTRAL COLLEGE BENGALURU- 560 009

ADVOCATES ASSOCIATION BANGALORE REPRESENTED BY ITS PRESIDENT, VIVEK SUBBA REDDY ADVOCATES ASSOCIATION BANGALORE VAKEELARA BHAVANA CITY CIVIL COURT COMPLEX, BEHIND CAUVERY BHAVAN OPP CENTRAL COLLEGE, BENGALURU- 560 009

...PETITIONERS

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(BY SRI. ROHITH R KUMAR., ADVOCATE)

AND:

THE DRUGS CONTROLLER KARNATAKA STATE OFFICE OF THE DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, NO.49,1^ST AND 2^ND FLOOR, PALACE ROAD,

BENGALURU- 560 001.

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER, BENGALURU SOUTH ZONE, OFFICE AT BANGALORE CIRCLE-3

BENGALURU- 560 001.

BUREAU OF PHARMA PSU(S) OF INDIA, SET UP UNDER DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS, MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA AS A SOCIETY REGISTERED UNDER THE SOCIETIES REGISTRATION ACT 1860, REGISTERED OFFFICE AT CORE NO. 06, 1^ST FLOOR, SCOPE COMPLEX, LODHI ROAD, NEW DELHI- 110003.

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K.SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AGA A/W SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5; SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H, DSGI FOR R6)

THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO DIRECT THE RESPONDENT AUTHORITIES TO RENEW THE DRUG LICENSE OF THE PRADHANA MANTRI JANA AUSHADHI

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KENDRA LOCATED IN THE CITY CIVIL COURT COMPLEX ANNEXURE- C DATED 17/6/25 OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE ISSUE A WRIT IN THE NATURE OF MANDAMUS TO DIRECT THE RESPONDENT AUTHORITIES TO ISSUE A FRESH LICENSE TO THE PRADHANA MANTRI JANAUSHADHI KENDRA LOCATED IN THE CITY CIVIL COURT COMPLEX, AND TO CONSIDER THE REPRESENTATION FILED BY THE PETITIONERS HEREIN AND TO DISPOSE IT AT THE EARLIEST (ANNEXURE-A).

IN WP NO. 35134/2025

BETWEEN:

SANGAPPA MENASHIGI S/O SHIVAPPA, AGED ABOUT 54 YEARS, RESIDING AT NO. 2257/H BEHIND NO. 1817, 1 MAIN, 42ND CROSS, NEAR 15 F BUS STOP, KUMARASWAMY LAYOUT, 2ND STAGE, VTC BANGALORE SOUTH, PO JP NAGAR, SUB DISTRICT BANGALORE SOUTH, DISTRICT BANGALORE, STATE KARNATAKA- 560078.

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A KULKARNI,ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR. BR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI,

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BENGALURU- 560 001

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1^ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU - 560023.

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER BENGALURU URBAN OFFICE OF THE HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, BENGALURU URBAN DISTRICT, NEAR TB HOSPITAL, OLD MADRAS ROAD, BENGALURU 570038.

THE ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL OFFICER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, KENGERI, BENGALURU SOUTH TALUK, BENGALURU URBAN DISTRICT 560060.

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER, DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, BENGALURU URBAN DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT IIND FLOOR PALACE ROAD, BANGALORE 560001.

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI 110055.

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...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K.SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AGA A/W

SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5; SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H, DSGI FOR R6)

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO-QUASH THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA.KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXURE-A AT PAGE NOS. 26 TO 28 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HONBLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA., AND ETC.

IN WP NO. 35228/2025

BETWEEN:

HARSHA G S/O GURUSWAMY N, AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS, RESIDING AT NO. 1166, 3RD CROSS, LALITHADRI ROAD, KUVEMPUNAGAR, MYSORE, KARNATAKA- 570 023.

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA,

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VIKASA SOUDHA, DR. BR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU- 560 001.

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU- 560023

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER MYSURU, NPC HOSPITAL COMPOUND, NAZARBAD, MYSURU 570010

THE DISTRICT SURGEON OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT SURGEON DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND EPIDEMIC DISEASES HOSPITAL, KRS ROAD, METAGALLI, MYSURU - 570016.

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER, DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, MYSURU NO. 186, JWALAMUKHI COMPLEX, 'A' BLOCK, ADICHUNCANAGIRI ROAD, KUVEMPU NAGAR, MYSORE 570023.

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI 110055.

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...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K.SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AGA A/W SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5; SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H, DSGI FOR R6)

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO QUASH THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA.KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXURE- A AT PAGE NOS. 26 TO 28 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HONBLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA., AND ETC.

IN WP NO. 35284/2025

BETWEEN:

M/S GIANTS GROUP OF BRAHMAVARA A BODY AFFILIATED TO GIANTS WELFARE FOUNDATION (A COMPANY INCORPORATED UNDER COMPANIES ACT, 2013). HAVING ITS OFFICE AT OPP. BUS STAND, NH-668, BRAHMAVARA, UDUPI DISTRICT- 576213. (REPRESENTED BY ITS AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY, SUNDAR POOJARY) (LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION, CERTIFICATE OF AFFILIATION, CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND AADHAAR CARD ATTACHED AFTER VAKALATHNAMA)

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

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AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR. BR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU 560001

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU - 560023.

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER UDUPI DISTRICT HOSPITAL COMPLEX, UDUPI DISTRICT- 576101

THE ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL OFFICER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE, BRAHMAVAR, UDUPI DISTRICT - 576213.

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER, DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, UDUPI CIRCLE D.NO.12-1-83, SILSIYA, GANDHINAGAR, AMBALAPADI, UDUPI-576103.

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI -110055.

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K.SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AGA A/W SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5; SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H, DSGI FOR R6)

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO-QUASH THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA.KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXURE-A AT PAGE NOS 26 -28 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HONBLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA., AND ETC.

IN WP NO. 35393/2025

BETWEEN:

HANUMANTHA NAIK S/O GOPYA NAIK, AGED ABOUT 30 YEARS, RESIDING AT NEAR SEVALAL TEMPLE, MUDDANAHALLI, MUDDANAHALLI, MUDDANAHALLI SHIVAMOGGA, KARNATAKA- 577427.

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A KULKARNI,ADVOCATE)

AND:

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STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR. BR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU- 560001.

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU- 560023.

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER SHIVAMOGGA, DISTRICT HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE OFFICE, B H ROAD, SHIVAMOGGA 577201.

THE ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL OFFICER GOVERNMENT GENERAL HOSPITAL, HOSANAGARA, HOSANAGARA TALUK, SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT, KARNATAKA- 577418.

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER, DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, SHIVAMOGGA CIRCLE, 1ST FLOOR, 3RD CROSS, NANDAKI ACHUTARAO LAYOUT, A.N. KRISHNARAO ROAD, SHIVAMOGGA 577201.

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI)

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REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI- 110055.

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K.SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AGA A/W SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5; SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H, DSGI FOR R6)

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI OR ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE WRIT, ORDER OF DIRECTION QUASHING THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA.KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED IERELD BY REFPONDENT NO 1. 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXURE A ISSUED BY THE R1, AT PAGE NOS. 27 TO 29 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HONBLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA., AND ETC.

IN WP NO. 35754/2025

BETWEEN:

M/S GIANTS GROUP OF BRAHMAVARA A BODY AFFILIATED TO GIANTS WELFARE FOUNDATION (A COMPANY INCORPORATED UNDER COMPANIES ACT, 2013). HAVING ITS OFFICE AT OPP. BUS STAND, NH - 66, BRAHMAVARA - 576213.

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(REPRESENTED BY ITS AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY, MADHUSUDHAN HEROOR) (LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION, CERTIFICATE OF AFFILIATION, CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND AADHAAR CARD ATTACHED AFTER VAKALATHNAMA)

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR. BR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU 560001.

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU- 560023.

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER UDUPI DISTRICT DISTRICT HOSPITAL COMPLEX, UDUPI DISTRICT - 576101.

THE DISTRICT SURGEON DISTRICT GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL, AJJARAKAD, UDUPI DISTRICT - 576101.

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THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER, DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, UDUPI CIRCLE, D.NO.12-1-83, SILSIYA, GANDHINAGAR, AMBALAPADI, UDUPI-576103.

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI -110055.

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K.SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AGA A/W SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5; SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H, DSGI FOR R6)

THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI OR ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE WRIT, ORDER OF DIRECTION QUASHING THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA.KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXURE-A AT PAGE NOS. 25-27 BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HONBLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA., AND ETC.

IN WP NO. 36013/2025

BETWEEN:

UMADEVI M S

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W/O VIJAY KUMAR G.K. AGED ABOUT 44 YEARS, PROPRIETOR OF PRADHAN MANTRI BHARATIYA JANAUSHADI KENDRA, STORE CODE 03575, PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRE PREMISES, SULIBELE, GROUND FLOOR HOSAKOTE BENGALURU RURAL DISTRICT 562129 KARNATAKA STATE

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. V F KUMBAR., ADVOCATE)

AND:

THE STATE OF KARNATAKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, VIKAS SOUDHA, DR. AMBEDKAR VEEDI, BENGALURU-560 001 REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

THE COMMISSIONER, COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU 560 023

THE DIRECTOR, HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU 560 023

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THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER, BANGALORE RURAL DISTRICT, NO. 207, 2ND FLOOR, BEERSANDRA VILLAGE, VISHWANATHAPURA POST, KUNDANA HOBLI, DEVANAHALLI TALUK, BANGALORE DISTRICT 562110

THE ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL OFFICER, PRIMARY HEALTH CENTER SULIBELE, HOSKOTE TALUK, BANGALORE RURAL DISTRICT 562129

THE ASSISTANT DRUG CONTROLLER, DRUG CONTROL DEPARTMENT, BANGALORE CIRCLE, PALACE ROAD, BANGALORE 560 001.

THE PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1 JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI 110 055 REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K.SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AGA A/W SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R6; SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H, DSGI FOR R7)

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO-QUASH THE CIRCULAR ISSUED BY R1 IN NO. A KU KA/173/ PTD /2025 BENGALURU DATED 14.05.2025 VIDE AT ANNX-F AND THE NOTICE ISSUED BY R5 IN NO. PRA A KE/ SO BE/24/2025-

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26 DATED 27.10.2025 VIDE AT ANNX-G RESPECTIVELY.

IN WP NO. 36068/2025

BETWEEN:

V N MEENA W/O MUNIREDDY H.V AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS, PROPRIETOR OF YESHASVI FOUNDATION PRADHANA MANTRI BHARATIYA JANAUSHADI KENDRA, STORE CODE 00905, GENERAL HOSPITAL, VIJAYAPURA MAIN ROAD, ADJACENT TO AMBULANCE ROOM, GROUND FLOOR DEVANAHALLI, BENGALURU RURAL DISTRICT 562110 KARNATAKA STATE

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. V F KUMBAR., ADVOCATE)

AND:

THE STATE OF KARNATAKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE VIKAS SOUDHA, DR. AMBEDKAR VEEDI, BENGALURU- 560 001 REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

THE COMMISSIONER, COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1ST BLOCK,

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MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU 560 023

THE DIRECTOR, HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU 560 023

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER, BANGALORE RURAL DISTRICT, NO. 207, 2ND FLOOR, BEERSANDRA VILLAGE, VISHWANATHAPURA POST, KUNDANA HOBLI, DEVANAHALLI TALUK, BANGALORE DISTRICT 562110

THE ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL OFFICER GENERAL HOSPITAL DEVANAHALLI, BANGALORE RURAL DISTRICT 562110

THE ASSISTANT DRUG CONTROLLER, DRUG CONTROL DEPARTMENT, BANGALORE CIRCLE, PALACE ROAD,. BANGALORE 560 001.

THE PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1 JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI 110 055 REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K.SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AGA A/W SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5;

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SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H, DSGI FOR R6)

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI, QUASHING THE A) CIRCULAR ISSUED BY RESPONDENT NO. 1 IN NO. DATED 14-05-2025. VIDE AT ANNEXURE -F AND THE NOTICE ISSUED BY RESPONDENT NO. 5 IN NO. DATED 27-10-2025 VIDE AT ANNEXURE G RESPECTIVELY.

IN WP NO. 36206/2025

BETWEEN:

V N MEENA W/O MUNIREDDY H.V AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS, PROPRIETOR OF YESHASVI FOUNDATION PRADHANA MANTRI JANAUSHADI KENDRA, STORE CODE 03143 GROUND FLOOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE PREMISES VIJAYAPURA, DEVANAHALLI TALUK, BANGALORE RURAL DISTRICT- 562135 KARNATAKA STATE

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. V F KUMBAR., ADVOCATE)

AND:

THE STATE OF KARNATAKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE VIKAS SOUDHA, BENGALURU-560 001 DR. AMBEDKAR VEEDI, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

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THE COMMISSIONER, COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU 560 023

THE DIRECTOR, HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU 560 023

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER, BANGALORE RURAL DISTRICT, NO. 207, 2ND FLOOR, BEERSANDRA VILLAGE, VISHWANATHAPURA POST, KUNDANA HOBLI, DEVANAHALLI TALUK, BANGALORE DISTRICT 562110

THE ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL OFFICER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE, VIJAYAPURA DEVANAHALLI TALUK BANGALORE RURAL DISTRICT 562135

THE ASSISTANT DRUG CONTROLLER, DRUG CONTROL DEPARTMENT, BANGALORE CIRCLE, PALACE ROAD,. BANGALORE 560 001.

THE PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1 JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION,

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NEW DELHI 110 055 REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K.SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AGA A/W SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R6; SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H, DSGI FOR R7)

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO QUASHING THE CIRCULAR ISSUED BY THE R-1 IN NO. DTD 14.05.2025 VIDE AT ANX-E IN SO FAR PETITITONER CONCERNED.

IN WP NO. 36754/2025

BETWEEN:

SANGAPPA MENASHIGI S/O SHIVAPA AGED ABOUT 54 YEARS, RESIDING AT NO.1817, 1ST MAIN, 42ND CROSS, NEAR 15 F BUS STOP, KUMARASWAMY LAYOUT, 2ND STAGE, VTC BANGALORE SOUTH, PO JP NAGAR SUB DISTRICT BANGALORE SOUTH DISTRICT BANGALORE STATE KARNATAKA- 560078

...PETITIONER

(BY SRI. ANIRUDH A KULKARNI, ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

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AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR B R AMBEDKAR VEEDHI BENGALURU- 560 001

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH

AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA DR B R AMBEDKAR VEEDHI BENGALURU-560001

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER BENGALURU URBAN OFFICE OF THE HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, BENGALURU URBAN DISTRICT NEAR TB HOSPITAL, OLD MADRAS ROAD, BENGALURU- 570 038

THE MEDICAL OFFICER PRIMARY HEALTH CENTER KONANAKUNTE BENGALURU SOUTH TALUK

BENGALURU URBAN DISTRICT-560062

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT, BENGALURU URBAN DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT IIND FLOOR, PALACE ROAD BENGALURU-560001

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PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES BUREAU OF INDIA (PMBI) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAVING OFFICE AT 8TH FLOOR, VIDEOCON TOWER, BLOCK E1, JHANDEWALAN EXTENSION, NEW DELHI-110055

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K.SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AGA A/W SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5; SRI. SHANTHI BHUSHAN H, DSGI FOR R6)

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO-DIRECT QUASHING THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA.KU.KA. 173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXURE-A AT PAGE NOS. 26 TO 28 AS BEING ARBITRARY, DISCRIMINATIVE AND VIOLATIVE OF PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE, AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1950 AND THE LAW LAID DOWN BY HONBLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA., AND ETC.

IN WP NO. 38078/2025

BETWEEN:

LAKSHMEESHA R AGE ABOUT 32 YEARS S/O RAMESH.S.T NO.2132, 6TH MAIN ROAD, KUVEMPURNAGAR, CHANNAPATNA, RAMANAGAR KARNATAKA- 562160

...PETITIONER

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(BY SRI. RAKSHITH R., ADVOCATE)

AND:

STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, VIKASA SOUDHA, DR.B.R. AMBEDKAR VEEDHI BENGALURU- 560 001

THE COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERATE OF HEALTH AND FAMILY, WELFARE SERVICES, AROGYA SOUDHA, 1ST BLOCK, MAGADI ROAD,

BENGALURU- 560 023

THE DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER BENGALURU INDRANAGAR, OLD MADRAS ROAD, BANGALORE- 560 038

THE ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL OFFICER KAGGALIPURA, GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL, BENGALURU RURAL DISTRICT, BENGALURU-

THE ASSISTANT DRUGS CONTROLLER DRUGS CONTROL DEPARTMENT BENGALURU CIRCLE

PALACE ROAD NEAR KARNATAKA PUBLIC

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SERVICE COMMISSION, RACECOURSE, GANDHINAGAR, BENGALURU, KARNATAKA- 560001

...RESPONDENTS

(BY SRI. K.SHASHIKIRAN SHETTY, AGA A/W SRI. SIDARTH BABURAO, AGA FOR R1 TO R5)

THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO QUASHING THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA.KU.KA.173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025 AT ANNEXURE-A. RESTRAING THE RESPONDENTS, THEIR AGENTS, SERVANTS OR ANYONE CLAIMING THROUGH THEM FROM TAKING COERCIVE ACTION AGAINST THE PETITIONER PURSUANT TO THE IMPUGNED GOVERNMENT ORDER BEARING NO. AA.KU.KA.173 PTD 2025 DATED 14.05.2025.

THESE PETITIONS, COMING ON FOR FURTHER HEARING,

THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER:

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURAJ GOVINDARAJ

ORAL ORDER

Learned Additional Government Advocate has filed statement of objections.

The same is taken on record.

Petitioners in all the above matters are before this Court

seeking for the following reliefs:

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"1) Stay further operation and implementation of the impugned Government Order bearing No.Aa.Ku.Ka.173 PTD 2025 dated 14.05.2025 at Annexure-A.

2) Stay further operation and implementation of the impugned closure notice bearing No.Ke.Si.Ji.Aa/Abi/18/2023-24 dated 06.11.2025 at Annexure-M.

3) Direct the Respondents to not to take any coercive action including closure, sealing or eviction against the Petitioner's Jan Aushadhi Kendra pending disposal of this petition;

4) Direct the Respondents to maintain status quo as existing on 14.05.2025 regarding the operation of Jan Aushadhi Kendras in government hospital premises in Karnataka, in the interest of justice and equity;

5) Direct the Respondent No.4 to not interfere with the petitioner running the Jan Aushadi Kendra within the premises of KC General Hospital, Mahheshwaram, Bengaluru Urban District.

6) Direct the Respondent No.5 to grant renewal of the Drug License of the Petitioner's Jan Aushadhi Kendra in terms of the applicable rules under the Drugs & Cosmetics Rules, 1945 without being influenced by the impugned Government Order bearing No.Aa.Ku.Ka. 173 PTD 2025 dated 14.05.2025 (Annexure-A)

7) Pass such other interim orders as this Hon'ble court may deem fit in the interest of justice and equity."

A Co-Ordinate Bench of this Court, vide Judgment dated

10.12.2025 in WP.No.105933/2025 and other connected

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matters has dealt with the identical issue and passed the

following order:

"20. For the aforesaid reasons, the following:

ORDER

(i) Writ petitions are allowed .

(ii) Order dated 14-05-2025 issued by the 1^st respondent, as also the order dated 02-082025 issued by the 4^th respondent stand quashed.

(iii) All consequential actions taken pursuant to the aforesaid orders also stand quashed.

(iv) Orders of the kind, impugned in all these petitions, for the reasons rendered in the course of this order shall stand quashed, so are all the consequential actions.

(v) Mandamus issues to the respondents not to interfere with the petitioners continuing with the Janaushadhi Kendra/s at the premises allotted to them in the Government Hospitals of the State."

Though the learned Advocate General submits that he has several other submissions to make in respect of the aforesaid order, I am of the considered opinion that once a Co-ordinate Bench has dealt with the identical issue and passed an order, the matter cannot be reargued before

this Court.

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If at all, the State has any grievance as regard to said order, the same would have to be taken up only in an appeal and not before another Court. Hence, reserving all contentions to be raised by the State before the appeal Court in a writ appeal, all the above petitions are disposed with the following directions.

In view of the above, I pass the following:

ORDER

(i) Writ petitions are allowed .

(ii) Order dated 14.05.2025 issued by the first respondent in all the matters stand quashed.

(iii) All consequential actions taken pursuant to the aforesaid orders also stand quashed.

(iv) Since there is order dated 02.08.2025 passed in these matters, no orders are passed in relation thereto.

SD/(SURAJ GOVINDARAJ) JUDGE

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