Smt. S. Vyjayanthi Mala @ Vyjayanthimala v. Hegde v the Station House Officer
Case brief
What is this about?
High Court of Karnataka, Suraj Govindaraj J., WP No. 24115 of 2025 (GM-Police), decided 18.06.2026 — mandamus against Station House Officer, Madanayakanahalli Police Station for non-implementation of trial Court interim order dated 15.06.2024 granting police protection in suits concerning sites in Survey No. 16, Khata No. 197, Kanesumari No. 38, Kudregere Village, Dasanpura Hobli, Bangalore North Taluk; police directed to act on representations at Annexures P4, P5 and Q1 (dated 06.07.2024, 22.05.2025, 26.06.2025) within 15 days; principle that police must implement court orders for protection absent a contra order; no precedents cited; no costs or amounts awarded.
What did the court decide?
Writ Petition allowed; mandamus issued directing Respondent No. 1 to act on the representations dated 06.07.2024, 22.05.2025 and 26.06.2025 (Annexures P4, P5 and Q1) in terms of the interim order dated 15.06.2024 within 15 days from date of receipt of the order.