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Mr Manoj Kumar v. State of Karnataka

Karnataka HC23 Jun 2026WP/22542/2023

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Karnataka HC (M. Nagaprasanna J., 23-06-2026), WP No. 22542 of 2023 (GM-RES), Manoj Kumar v. State of Karnataka & Ors. Quashing petition under Articles 226/227 against C.C. No. 567/2023 (Addl Civil Judge & JMFC, Chitradurga) under Sections 120(B), 420 r/w 34 IPC; petition withdrawn with liberty reserved to file discharge before appropriate forum; no substantive ruling.

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Petition permitted to be withdrawn; liberty reserved to the petitioner to seek discharge before the appropriate forum. ¶27

Mr Manoj Kumar Vs State of Karnataka — Writ and Judicial Review | Karnataka HC (2026)

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NC: 2026:KHC:30956 WP No. 22542 of 2023

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HC-KAR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU

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DATED THIS THE 23^RD DAY OF JUNE, 2026

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BEFORE

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.NAGAPRASANNA WRIT PETITION NO. 22542 OF 2023 (GM-RES)

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BETWEEN:

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MR MANOJ KUMAR AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS S/O GURUNATH R/A NO 7, 5^TH CROSS SIR M V NAGAR, RAMAMURTHY NAGAR BANGALORE, KARNATAKA – 560016.

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…PETITIONER

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(BY SRI.RISHAB TRAKROO., ADVOCATE)

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AND:

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Digitally signed by DHANALAKSHMI MURTHY

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Location: HIGH COURTOF KARNATAKA

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STATE OF KARNATAKA THROUGH, INSPECTOR OF POLICE CHITRADURGA TOWN POLICE STATION REPRESENTED BY PUBLIC PROSECUTOR HIGH COURT KARNATAKA, BANGALORE- 560001.

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STATE OF KARNATAKA THROUGH DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE C.I DIVISION, NO. 1 CARLTON HOUSE PALACE ROAD, BANGALORE – 560001.

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MR. SHIVAKUMAR T AGED 61 YEARS S/O LATE THAMMEGOWDA R/A SAMSKRUTHI, 1^ST CROSS GAVIPURAM EXTENSION, BASAVANAGUDI BANGALORE, KARNATAKA - 560009

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…RESPONDENTS

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2 - NC: 2026:KHC:30956 WP No. 22542 of 2023

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HC-KAR

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(BY SMT. WAHEEDA M M, HCGP. FOR R1: SRI. P N MANMOHAN, ADVOCATE FOR SRI. B R SRIVATSA, ADVOCATE FOR R2)

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THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO QUASH THE ENTIRE PROCEEDINGS IN C.C. NO. 567/2023 ON THE FILE OF ADDL CIVIL JUDGE AND JMFC COURT, CHITRADURGA FOR THE OFFENCES PUNISHABLE UNDER SECTIONS 120(B), 420 READ WITH 34 IPC IN SO FAR AS THE PETITIONER/ACCUSED NO.2 IS CONCERNED, VIDE ANNEXURED AND ETC.

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THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING IN ‘B’ GROUP, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER:

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.NAGAPRASANNA

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ORAL ORDER

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After arguing the matter for some time, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner seeks leave of this Court to withdraw the petition and avail of the remedy of filing of discharge before the appropriate forum.

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2. Reserving such liberty, the petition is disposed as

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withdrawn.

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Sd/(M.NAGAPRASANNA) JUDGE

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CM LIST NO.: 2 SL NO.: 0

Mr Manoj Kumar v. State of Karnataka

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