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Smt Sudha v. the Tahsildar

Karnataka HC29 Apr 2026WP/28332/2023

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Karnataka HC Division Bench (D K Singh & T.M.Nadaf, JJ.), order dated 29-04-2026; WP No. 28332 of 2023 (KLGP-); Sudha & 4 ors. v. Tahsildar, Kolar Taluk & ors.; Karnataka Land Grabbing Prohibition Act, 2011, S.4(3); cognizance order dated 09.06.2023 in LGC(P) No.5/2021; Tahsildar's report; encroachment 0-11.08 guntas, Hulluvame Kharab, Sy.No.76, Kamdenahalli Village; complaint by R3 & R4; writ petition withdrawn with liberty to face trial; Articles 226/227 Constitution read with S.482 Cr.P.C.; NC: 2026:KHC:23925-DB.

What did the court decide?

Writ petition disposed of as withdrawn with liberty as prayed for (petitioners permitted to face trial and take all contentions available in their defence). ¶46

Smt Sudha Vs the Tahsildar — Writ and Judicial Review | Karnataka HC (2026)

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NC: 2026:KHC:23925-DB WP No. 28332 of 2023

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HC-KAR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 29^TH DAY OF APRIL, 2026

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PRESENT

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE D K SINGH AND

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE T.M.NADAF WRIT PETITION NO. 28332 OF 2023 (KLGP-)

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BETWEEN:

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SMT. SUDHA, W/O SRI. CHOWDAPPA K.R., AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS, R/AT KAMADENAHALLI VILLAGE, KASABA HOBLI, KOLAR TALUK - 563 101. KOLAR DISTRICT.

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Digitally signed by REKHA R Location: High Court of Karnataka

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SRI. SATHYANARAYANA, S/O SRI. MUNISHAMAPPA, AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS, R/AT KAMADENAHALLI VILLAGE, KASABA HOBLI, KOLAR TALUK - 563 101. KOLAR DISTRICT.

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SMT. VARALAKSHMI, W/O SRI. CHOWDEGOWDA, AGED ABOUT 53 YEARS, R/AT KAMADENAHALLI VILLAGE, KASABA HOBLI, KOLAR TALUK - 563 101. KOLAR DISTRICT.

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SRI. BABU MOUNI, S/O SRI. JAYARAM MOUNI, AGED ABOUT 53 YEARS,

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NC: 2026:KHC:23925-DB WP No. 28332 of 2023

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HC-KAR

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R/AT KAMADENAHALLI VILLAGE, KASABA HOBLI, KOLAR TALUK - 563 101. KOLAR DISTRICT.

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SRI. MANJUNATHA, S/O SRI. C. NARAYANASWAMY, AGED ABOUT 32 YEARS, R/AT KAMADENAHALLI VILLAGE, KASABA HOBLI, KOLAR TALUK, KOLAR DISTRICT.

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…PETITIONERS

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(BY SRI. VENKATESH R BHAGAT., ADVOCATE)

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AND:

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THE TAHSILDAR, KOLAR TALUK, KOLAR DISTRICT - 563 101.

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KARNATAKA LAND GARBBING PROHIBITION SPECIAL COURTS, 3RD FLOOR, KANDAYA BHAVAN, KEMPEGOWDA GOAD, BENGALURU - 563 101.

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SRI. K.N. RAMEGOWDA, S/O SRI. NARAYANAPPA, AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS, R/AT KAMADENAHALLI VILLAGE, KASABA HOBLI, KOLAR TALUK - 563 101. KOLAR DISTRICT.

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SRI. MUNIKAKAPPA, S/O SRI. CHIKKAGOLLAPPA, AGED ABOUT 77 YEARS, R/AT KAMADENAHALLI VILLAGE, KASABA HOBLI,

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3 - NC: 2026:KHC:23925-DB WP No. 28332 of 2023

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HC-KAR

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KOLAR TALUK - 563 101. KOLAR DISTRICT.

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SMT. LALITHA, W/O SRI. SURESH, AGED ABOUT MAJOR, R/AT: KAMADEVANAHALLI VILLAGE, KASABA HOBLI, KOLAR TALUK KOLAR DISTRICT - 563 101.

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…RESPONDENTS

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(BY SRI.G.S. ARUNA, HCGP FOR R1 & R2)

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THIS WP IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA READ WITH SECTION 482 OF CR.P.C. PRAYING TO ISSUE WRIT OR CERTIORARI OR ANY ORDER OR DIRECTION INCLUDING IN THE NATURE OF CERTIORARI QUASHING THE IMPUGNED ORDER DATED:09.06.2023 IN LGD(P) NO.05/2021 AT ANNEXURE - 'A' TAKING COGNIZANCE OF OFFENCE PETITIONERS ARE CONCERNED AND CONSEQUENTLY QUASH THE PROCEEDINGS PENDING BEFORE THE KARNATAKA LAND GRABBING COURT BASED ON THE COMPLAINT FILED BY THE RESPONDENTS NO.3 AND 4 AND ETC.,

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THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER:

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE D K SINGH and HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE T.M.NADAF

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NC: 2026:KHC:23925-DB WP No. 28332 of 2023

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HC-KAR

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ORAL ORDER

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(PER: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE D K SINGH)

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The present writ appeal has been filed impugning the order dated 09.06.2023 in LGC(P) No.5/2021 whereby the Karnataka Land Grabbing Prohibition Special Court has taken cognizance for the offence punishable under Section 4(3) of Karnataka Land Grabbing Prohibition Act, 2011.

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2. The land Grabbing Court has taken cognizance on the basis of the report submitted by the Tahsildar wherein it is specifically alleged that all the petitioners have encroached upon the Government property to an extent of 0-11.08 guntas from Hulluvame Kharab situated in Sy.No.76 of Kamdenahalli Village.

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3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner would face trail and be permitted to take all contentions which may be available to them in their defence.

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NC: 2026:KHC:23925-DB WP No. 28332 of 2023

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HC-KAR

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4. Considering the said submission we dispose of

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this writ petition as withdrawn with liberty as prayed for.

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Sd/(D K SINGH) JUDGE

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