Muni Akkayamma v. State of Karnataka
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Writ petition (Articles 226/227, Constitution of India) before High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru; WP NO.1772 OF 2023 (KLR-RES); CNR KAHC010042792023; NC: 2026:KHC:36005; decided 14.07.2026 by Hon'ble Mr. Justice E.S. Indiresh. Subject: mutation of revenue records and correctness of Deputy Commissioner's order dated 31.12.2021 in Revision Petition No.228/2011-12 regarding extent of land sold in Survey No.51/1A, Kothanuru Village, Uttarahalli Hobli, Bengaluru South Taluk (2 acre 15 guntas excluding 11 guntas Kharab). Key instruments: Release Deed 08.09.1966 (Kempaiah/Muniyappa to Pillaiah, 1 acre 34 guntas); Sale Deed 15.04.1968 (Pillaiah to Munivenkatappa, 20 guntas); Sale Deed 03.09.2003 (Annexure-D, petitioners to respondent No.5 D. Rama Murthy, 1 acre 14 guntas plus 21 guntas Kharab). Outcome: petition allowed; revisional order set aside; mutation of petitioners' names ordered for remaining 20 guntas within two months; liberty preserved to establish rights before competent Civil Court (pending Original Suit No.211 of 2024 noted). Petitioners: LRs of Muni Akkayamma/Dodda Venkatesh (counsel Venkatarami Reddy E.); respondents: State of Karnataka and revenue officers (HCGP Spoorthy Hegde N.) and D. Rama Murthy (Sr. counsel Dhananjay Joshi for Sri. Srikanth S.).