Smt. Bhayamma v. State of Karnataka
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WP No. 19426 of 2023 (GM-R/C), High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru, decided 22.07.2026 by Hon'ble Mr. Justice M.G.S. Kamal (CNR: KAHC010446142023; NC: 2026:KHC:37586). Writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India by Smt. Bhagyamma challenging the Deputy Commissioner, Kolar's order dated 24.07.2023 appointing B. R. Gopalappa as archaka of Sri Venugopalaswami Temple, Baliganahalli, under the Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Act, 1997; hereditary pooja rights claimed through father Sri. Gopalappa @ Gopalaiah; Tahsildar report Annexure-K; petitioner's applications of 25.11.2022, 02.06.2023 and 20.07.2023 (Annexures A, C and F) directed to be reconsidered afresh with liberty to add documents; writ petition partly allowed; impugned order made subject to fresh order of the Deputy Commissioner. No precedents cited; no monetary reliefs.