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Sri.Kumara G M v. the State of Karnataka

Karnataka HC5 Feb 2026WP/34966/2025

Case brief

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What is this about?

Withdrawal of writ petitions — Karnataka HC (Bengaluru), GM-RES, order dated 05.02.2026 (NC: 2026:KHC:6809), coram B M Shyam Prasad, J. Four Village Administrative Officers (Kumara G M; Lingaraju K; Ravi K R; Hanumanthappa R) of Kadur Taluk, Chikkamagaluru challenged Deputy Commissioner's letter dated 17.10.2025 (Annexure-C, No.DCCKM-REVOLKAD(MISC)/65/2025-ADMN-DC Comp. No.750612) re: registration of criminal cases against them; petitions dismissed as withdrawn on counsel's memos at preliminary hearing. No merits, no ratio, no precedents cited; Articles 226/227 invoked. Of citation value only as showing non-adjudication.

What the court decided

Sri.Kumara G M Vs the State of Karnataka — Writ and Judicial Review | Karnataka HC (2026)

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NC: 2026:KHC:6809 WP No. 34966/2025 C/W WP No. 34975/2025 WP No. 34979/2025 AND 1 OTHER

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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 5^TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2026

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BEFORE

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE B M SHYAM PRASAD

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WRIT PETITION NO.34966/2025 (GM-RES)

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C/W

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WRIT PETITION NO. 34975/2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 34979/2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 35116/2025 (GM-RES)

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IN WP No.34966/2025

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BETWEEN:

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Digitally signed by VANAMALA N Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA

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SRI. KUMARA G M S/O MAHESHWARAPPA K, AGED ABOUT 36 YEARS, WORKING AS VILLAGE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, BISALEHALLI, CIRCLE, KASABA HOBLI, KADUR TALUK, CHIKKAMAGALURU DISTRICT R/AT BUPENDRANATH BADAVANE, 5^TH CROSS, MALLESWARA CIRCLE ROAD, KADUR TOWN, CHIKKAMAGALURU DISTRICT - 577548. …PETITIONER (BY SRI. MARUTHI S., ADVOCATE)

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NC: 2026:KHC:6809 WP No. 34966/2025 C/W WP No. 34975/2025 WP No. 34979/2025 AND 1 OTHER

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AND:

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THE STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY REVENUE DEPARTMENT, M.S BUILDING, DR. B.R AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BANGALORE-560 001.

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THE REGIONAL COMMISSIONER, REVENUE DEPARTMENT, MYSORE DIVISION. MYSORE-570005

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THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, CHIKKAMAGALURU DISTRICT, CHIKKAMAGALURU-580001

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THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, TARIKERE SUBDIVISION, TARIKERE, CHIKKAMAGALUR DISTRICT-577228.

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THE TAHSILDAR KADUR, TALUK CHIKKAMAGALUR DISTRICT-577 548.

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…RESPONDENTS

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(BY SRI.B.RAVINDRANATH, AGA)

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NC: 2026:KHC:6809 WP No. 34966/2025 C/W WP No. 34975/2025 WP No. 34979/2025 AND 1 OTHER

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HC-KAR

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2025-ADMN-DC COMP. NO.750612 PRODUCED AT ANNEXURE-C, IN SO FAR AS REGISTRATION CRIMINAL CASE PORTION AGAINST THE PETITIONER IS SEEKING SUCH OTHER RELIEF UNDER THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CASE, THE NAME OF THE PETITIONER AT SL. NO. 06 IN SO FAR AS CONCERNED. IN THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE AND EQUITY.

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IN WP NO. 34975/2025

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BETWEEN:

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SRI LINGARAJU K S/O KENCHALINGAPPA M, AGED ABOUT 37 YEARS, WORKING AS VILLAGE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER MALLESHWARA CIRCLE (MATHIGHATTA CIRCLE DEPUTATION) KASABA HOBLI, KADUR TALUK, CHIKKAMAGALURU DISTRICT R/AT K M ROAD, KADUR TOWN, CHIKKAMAGALURU DISTRICT - 577548

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...PETITIONER

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(BY SRI. MARUTHI S., ADVOCATE)

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AND:

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THE STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY REVENUE DEPARTMENT, M.S BUILDING, DR. B.R AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BANGALORE-560 001.

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NC: 2026:KHC:6809 WP No. 34966/2025 C/W WP No. 34975/2025 WP No. 34979/2025 AND 1 OTHER

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THE REGIONAL COMMISSIONER, REVENUE DEPARTMENT, MYSORE DIVISION. MYSORE-570005

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THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, CHIKKAMAGALURU DISTRICT, CHIKKAMAGALURU-580001

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THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, TARIKERE SUBDIVISION, TARIKERE, CHIKKAMAGALUR DISTRICT-577228.

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THE TAHSILDAR KADUR, TALUK CHIKKAMAGALUR DISTRICT-577 548.

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…RESPONDENTS

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(BY SRI.B.RAVINDRANATH, AGA)

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THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO QUASH THE IMPUGNED OFFICIAL LETTER ISSUED BY THE RESPONDENT NO-3, DATED 17.10.2025 BEARING NO.DCCKM-REVOLKAD(MISC)/65/ 2025-ADMN-DC COMP. NO.750612 PRODUCED AT ANNEXURE-C, IN SO FAR AS REGISTRATION CRIMINAL CASE PORTION AGAINST THE PETITIONER IS SEEKING SUCH OTHER RELIEF UNDER THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CASE, THE NAME OF THE PETITIONER AT SL. NO. 07 IN SO FAR AS CONCERNED. IN THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE AND EQUITY.

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NC: 2026:KHC:6809 WP No. 34966/2025 C/W WP No. 34975/2025 WP No. 34979/2025 AND 1 OTHER

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IN WP NO. 34979/2025

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BETWEEN:

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SRI. RAVI K R S/O RANGAPPA, AGED ABOUT 36 YEARS, WORKING AS VILLAGE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TANGALI CIRCLE, KASABA HOBLI, KADUR TALUK, CHIKKAMAGALURU DISTRICT R/AT KSRTC OPP, YMC COLLEGE ROAD, KADUR TOWN, CHIKKAMAGALURU DISTRICT - 577548 ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. MARUTHI S., ADVOCATE)

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AND:

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THE STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY REVENUE DEPARTMENT, M.S BUILDING, DR. B.R AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BANGALORE-560 001.

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THE REGIONAL COMMISSIONER, REVENUE DEPARTMENT, MYSORE DIVISION. MYSORE-570005

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THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, CHIKKAMAGALURU DISTRICT,

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NC: 2026:KHC:6809 WP No. 34966/2025 C/W WP No. 34975/2025 WP No. 34979/2025 AND 1 OTHER

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CHIKKAMAGALURU-580001

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THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, TARIKERE SUBDIVISION, TARIKERE, CHIKKAMAGALUR DISTRICT-577228.

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THE TAHSILDAR KADUR, TALUK CHIKKAMAGALUR DISTRICT-577 548.

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…RESPONDENTS

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(BY SRI.B.RAVINDRANATH, AGA)

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THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO QUASH THE IMPUGNED OFFICIAL LETTER ISSUED BY THE RESPONDENT NO-3, DATED 17.10.2025 BEARING NO.DCCKM-REVOLKAD(MISC)/65/ 2025-ADMN-DC COMP. NO.750612 PRODUCED AT ANNEXURE-C, IN SO FAR AS REGISTRATION CRIMINAL CASE PORTION AGAINST THE PETITIONER IS SEEKING SUCH OTHER RELIEF UNDER THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CASE, THE NAME OF THE PETITIONER AT SL. NO. 08 IN SO FAR AS CONCERNED. IN THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE AND EQUITY.

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IN WP NO. 35116/2025

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BETWEEN:

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SRI. HANUMANTHAPPA R

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S/O RAMAIAH, AGED ABOUT 37 YEARS, WORKING AS VILLAGE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ALAGATTA CIRCLE KASABA HOBLI, KADUR TALUK, CHIKKAMAGALURU DISTRICT R/AT MARADIHALLI KADUR TALUK, PATNAGERE, CHIKKAMAGALURU DISTRICT - 577548

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...PETITIONER

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(BY SRI. MARUTHI S., ADVOCATE)

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AND:

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THE STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY REVENUE DEPARTMENT, M.S BUILDING, DR. B.R AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BANGALORE-560 001.

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THE REGIONAL COMMISSIONER, REVENUE DEPARTMENT, MYSORE DIVISION. MYSORE-570005

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THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, CHIKKAMAGALURU DISTRICT, CHIKKAMAGALURU-580001

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THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, TARIKERE SUBDIVISION, TARIKERE, CHIKKAMAGALUR DISTRICT-577228.

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NC: 2026:KHC:6809 WP No. 34966/2025 C/W WP No. 34975/2025 WP No. 34979/2025 AND 1 OTHER

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HC-KAR

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THE TAHSILDAR KADUR, TALUK CHIKKAMAGALUR DISTRICT-577 548.

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…RESPONDENTS

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(BY SRI.B.RAVINDRANATH, AGA)

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THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO QUASH THE IMPUGNED OFFICIAL LETTER ISSUED BY THE RESPONDENT NO-3, DATED 17.10.2025 BEARING NO.DCCKM-REVOLKAD(MISC)/65/ 2025-ADMN-DC COMP. NO.750612 PRODUCED AT ANNEXURE-C, IN SO FAR AS REGISTRATION CRIMINAL CASE PORTION AGAINST THE PETITIONER IS SEEKING SUCH OTHER RELIEF UNDER THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CASE, THE NAME OF THE PETITIONER AT SL. NO. 08 IN SO FAR AS CONCERNED. IN THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE AND EQUITY.

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

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE B M SHYAM PRASAD

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NC: 2026:KHC:6809 WP No. 34966/2025 C/W WP No. 34975/2025 WP No. 34979/2025 AND 1 OTHER

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