Mr. Mohammed Sadiq v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court, Single Judge (B M Shyam Prasad), WP No. 32923 of 2025 (LB-RES), decided 13 July 2026. Writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 seeking removal of alleged illegal construction/encroachment at BTM, Bengaluru; respondents included Greater Bangalore Authority (Chief Commissioner, Joint Commissioner and Zonal Commissioner, South Zone), BBMP Assistant Executive Engineer Ward Nos. 170-171, BWSSB Chief Engineer (Storm Water Drain), and two private parties. Petition dismissed for non-prosecution: petitioner absent despite multiple opportunities; authorities reported to have removed the encroachment. No decision on merits; no costs or quantum.
What did the court decide?
The petition stands dismissed, none having appeared for the petitioner despite multiple opportunities; the Court made no adjudication on the merits of the alleged illegal construction.