Sri Krishnappa Y H v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka HC (Bengaluru), 01-07-2026, bench: Vibhu Bakhru CJ (author) and K.S. Hemalekha. WP No. 17876 of 2026 (KLR-RES-PIL), under Articles 226/227 Constitution and Rule 14(1) HC Karnataka (PIL) Rules 2018. Petitioners: Krishnappa Y H, Panchakshari, Eshwarappa Y.B., Y.R. Hanumanthappa (counsel N R Naik); respondents include State of Karnataka, Deputy Commissioner Chickmagalur, and Dr. Babu Jagajeevanrao Development Trust (R) (AGA Niloufer Akbar for R-1 to R-6). Subject: protection of Gomal land, Sy.Nos. 31/32/39, Yalagondanahalli Village, Yegati Hobli, Kadur Taluk, Chikkamagalur; alleged diversion to the Trust via DC communication dated 03.09.2024 referencing CMO letter dated 12.08.2024; landless SC-category distribution per rules. Disposition: petition dismissed. No precedents cited; no monetary award.
What did the court decide?
A plain reading of the letter dated 03.09.2024 does not support the petitioner's contention that 90 acres of Gomal land are directed to be transferred to respondent No.7; the letter indicates a representation from respondent No.7 seeking distribution of the lands to landless SC-category persons.