Pradeep Kumar G v. the State of Karnataka
Writ Petition (Articles 226 and 227, Constitution of India) – Certiorari – Locus standi
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court at Bengaluru, WP No. 15908 of 2026 (LB-RES), NC: 2026:KHC:30349, decided 19-06-2026 by B M Shyam Prasad J. Keywords: locus standi; writ of certiorari; Articles 226 and 227 Constitution of India; Section 3(A) Karnataka Urban Development Authority Act 1987; appointment of President of Urban Development Authority; Notification/Order No. NAE456MIAPRA2025(E) dated 29.09.2025; Annexure-H; Sangha member; misappropriation complaint and alleged enquiry; Patel Shivanna / Patel Shivappa; Arisekere Development Authority; Hassan Urban Development Authority; Deputy Registrar and Asst. Registrar of Societies Hassan; petition rejected at threshold without prejudice to other remedies.
What did the court decide?
One who seeks quashing of an appointment must show locus; on the facts set forth, this Court does not discern any circumstances in which the petitioner could assert such locus.