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Naveen Kumar R., v. State of Karnataka

Karnataka HC11 Feb 2026WP/39344/2025

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What is this about?

Public interest petition seeking directions to preserve Jeevanahalli Sir ground as an open space under the Karnataka Parks Act, 1985. BBMP stated the open space's nature was unchanged and Astro Turf was being laid for playground use. The court closed the petition and disposed of pending interlocutory applications.

What did the court decide?

None granted; petition closed with pending IAs disposed of.

Naveen Kumar R., Vs State of Karnataka — Environment and Pollution | Karnataka HC (2026)

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NC: 2026:KHC:8367-DB WP No. 39344 of 2025

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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 11^TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2026

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PRESENT

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THE HON'BLE MR. VIBHU BAKHRU, CHIEF JUSTICE

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AND

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.M. POONACHA WRIT PETITION NO. 39344 OF 2025 (GM-RES)

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BETWEEN:

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NAVEEN KUMAR R., SON OF LATE RAVINDRA G AGE ABOUT 38 YEARS, RESIDENT OF NO 29/3, NEW COLONY, JEEVANAHALLI, MARUTHI SEVA NAGAR, BENGALURU - 560005

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…PETITIONER

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(BY SRI. NAVEEN KUMAR R, PARTY-IN-PERSON (ABSENT))

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Digitally signed by NIRMALA DEVI

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Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA

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AND:

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STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT, VIDHANA SOUDHA, BENGALURU - 560001

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BRUHAT BENGALURU MAHANAGARA PALIKE (BBMP) / GREATER BENGALURU AUTHORITY, (GBA) HAVING JURISDICTION OVER BENGALURU NORTH ZONE REPRESENTED BY ITS COMMISSIONER N R SQUARE, BENGALURU - 560002

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NC: 2026:KHC:8367-DB WP No. 39344 of 2025

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HC-KAR

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DEPUTY COMMISSIONER BENGALURU URBAN DISTRICT BENGALURU 560001.

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BENGALURU DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (BDA) REPRESENTED BY ITS COMMISSIONER KUMARA PARK WEST, BENGALURU - 560020

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…RESPONDENTS

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(BY SMT. NILOUFER AKBAR, AGA FOR R1 & R3 SRI. NAVEEN CHANDRASHEKAR, ADVOCATE FOR R2 SRI. K. KRISHNA, ADVOCATE FOR R4)

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THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA R/W RULE 14(1) OF THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA (PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION) RULES, 2018 PRAYING TO CALL FOR THE RELEVANT RECORDS FROM THE RESPONDENTS PERTAINING TO SURVEY NO.159, DODDIGUNTA VILLAGE, BENGALURU NORTH TALUK (JEEVANAHALLI SIR GROUND), ISSUE A WRIT OF MANDAMUS OR ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE WRIT, ORDER OR DIRECTION DIRECTING THE RESPONDENTS TO PRESERVE, PROTECT AND MAINTAIN THE JEEVANAHALLI SIR GROUND STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE KARNATAKA PARKS, PLAY-FIELDS AND OPEN SPACES (PRESERVATION AND REGULATION) ACT, 1985, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE 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. VIBHU BAKHRU, CHIEF JUSTICE and HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.M. POONACHA

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NC: 2026:KHC:8367-DB WP No. 39344 of 2025

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HC-KAR

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ORAL ORDER

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(PER: HON'BLE MR. VIBHU BAKHRU, CHIEF JUSTICE)

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None appears for the petitioner - party-in-person.

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The petitioner has filed the present petition as a public interest litigation inter alia praying that directions be issued to the respondents to protect and maintain Jeevanahalli Sir ground in accordance with the provisions of the Karnataka Parks, Play-Fields and Open Spaces (Preservation and Regulation) Act, 1985, for the benefit of the public at large.

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Learned counsel for the BBMP submits that the nature of the open space has not been changed. He states that the Astro Turf is being laid for the purposes of being used as a play ground.

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In view of the above, the petition is closed .

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Pending IAs., also stand disposed of.

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SD/(VIBHU BAKHRU) CHIEF JUSTICE

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SD/(C.M. POONACHA) JUDGE

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Naveen Kumar R., v. State of Karnataka

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