Sri Lokesha B v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka HC writ petition (GM-RES) by 12 Adi Dravida Community residents of Gubbi, Tumakuru, seeking mandamus to stop Masjid construction by Jamia Masjid Committee (R11/R12) on 20x25 ft sites allotted under Resolution dated 02.02.1990 in Sy. No.84/2 for residential purposes; allottee R7 sold site to R8-R10 (Sale Deed 14.10.2020) who gifted it to the Masjid; representations (Annexures F, G, H, J, K) unanswered; AGA undertook consideration; petition disposed with direction to Respondent Nos. 1-6 to examine legality of construction and act in accordance with law. Decided 10.10.2025 by Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C.M. Poonacha.
What did the court decide?
No further orders passed on the petition; Respondent Nos. 1 to 6 directed to examine whether any construction is being raised contrary to law and, if found so, to take necessary steps in accordance with law.