Sri.G Madhu v. State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka HC, Justice E.S. Indiresh, 08.10.2025, NC: 2025:KHC:39617; WP Nos. 50661/2017 and 55406/2017 (GM-RES) allowed; Section 17 Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007 (bar on legal practitioners before Tribunal/Appellate Tribunal) treated as ultra vires and unconstitutional per earlier Order dated 26.06.2023 in W.P.No.1912/2023 (followed); endorsement dated 16.10.2017 (Annexure-K) and order dated 29.11.2017 (Annexure-P) quashed; matters remanded to Assistant Commissioner, Davanagere Sub Division for fresh decision in accordance with law; Articles 226 and 227 Constitution of India; parties G. Madhu and Geetha v. State of Karnataka, Union of India, Mahabaleshwarappa G. and Kenchamma.
What did the court decide?
Both writ petitions allowed: endorsement dated 16.10.2017 (Annexure-K) issued by respondent No.4 in WP No. 50661/2017 and order dated 29.11.2017 (Annexure-P) passed by respondent No.3 in WP No. 55406/2017 quashed; both matters remitted to the Assistant Commissioner, Davanagere Sub Division, Davanagere for fresh consideration and decision in accordance with law, after providing fair opportunity to all parties concerned.