Dismissed

Shri G Praksha v. the State of Karnataka

Karnataka HC17 Sept 2026WP/4979/2022

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The High Court of Karnataka dismissed two connected writ petitions (WP No. 7483/2022 and WP No. 4979/2022) for non-prosecution after the petitioners failed to appear despite multiple listings. The petitions were filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution seeking certain reliefs against revenue authorities and private parties.

What did the court decide?

Both writ petitions dismissed for non-prosecution

Shri G Praksha Vs the State of Karnataka — Writ and Judicial Review | Karnataka HC (2026)

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NC: 2026:KHC:50891 WP No. 7483 of 2022 C/W WP No. 4979 of 2022

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU

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DATED THIS THE 17^TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2026

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BEFORE

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THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE JYOTI M WRIT PETITION NO. 7483 OF 2022 (SC/ST)

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C/W

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WRIT PETITION NO. 4979 OF 2022 (SC/ST)

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IN WP NO. 7483 OF 2022

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BETWEEN:

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MRS. USHA, W/O. LATE P.MARUTHI, AGED 61 YEARS,

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MRS. VIJAYA LAKSHMI, W/O. NARAYANASWAMY H.A., D/O. LATE P.MARUTHI, AGED 42 YEARS,

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Digitally signed by PREMCHANDRA M R Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA

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MRS. GEETHA, W/O. MR. VENKATESH M., D/O. LATE P.MARUTHI, AGED 38 YEARS,

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PETITIONERS 1 TO 3 ARE LRS OF 4TH RESPONDENT IN SC/ST (APPEAL) 134/15-16, R/AT NO.7/1, NEW EXTENSION, YERANAPALYA, RAMAMURTHY NAGAR, DOORAVANINAGAR POST, BENGALURU-560016.

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…PETITIONERS

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(BY SRI. K.NARASIMHAIAH, ADVOCATE - ABSENT)

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AND:

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THE STATE OF KARNATAKA, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, M.S. BUILDING, DR. AMBEDKAR ROAD, BENGALURU-560001, REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY.

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THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, BENGALURU URBAN DISTRICT, KANDAYA BHAVANA, BENGALURU-560001.

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THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, BENGALURU NORTH SUB-DIVISION, KANDAYA BHAVANA, BENGALURU-560001.

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SMT. ANJANAMMA, W/O. LATE M.LAKSHMAIAH, AGED 61 YEARS, R/AT SONNAPPANAHALLI, JALA HOBLI, BENGALURU NORTH (ADDL.) TALUK.

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SRI. N.ASHWATHNARAYANA, S/O. LATE NAGAPPA, AGED 61 YEARS, R/AT SONNAPPANAHALLI, JALA HOBLI, BANGALORE NORTH (ADDL) TALUK.

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SRI. L.RAVINDRA, S/O. LATE M.LAKSHMAIAH, AGED ABOUT 51 YEARS, R/AT SONNAPPANAHALLI, JALA HOBLI, BANGALORE NORTH (ADDL.) TALUK.

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SRI. N.SHIVAKUMAR, S/O. LATE K.NINGAIAH, AGED 55 YEARS, R/AT NO.8/1A, SHIVAKRUPA, KEMPANNA ROAD, DODDAMAVALLI, BENGALURU -560004.

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SRI. PAPANNA, S/O. RAMAKRISHNAPPA, AGED 34 YEARS, R/AT NO.7/1, HUNASAMARANAHALLI, JALA HOBLI, BENGALURU NORTH (ADDL.) TALUK.

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SRI. G.PRAKASH, S/O. RAMAKRISHNAPPA, AGED 34 YEARS, R/AT NO.7/1, HUNASAMARANAHALLI, JALA HOBLI, BENGALURU NORTH (ADDL.) TALUK.

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…RESPONDENTS (BY SMT. SAVITHRAMMA, AGA FOR R1 TO R3; R4 SERVED AND UNREPRESENTED; SRI. MANMOHAN P.N., ADVOCATE FOR SRI. PRASHANTH L.KANAL, ADVOCATE FOR R6; VIDE ORDER DATED 05.09.2023, WP DISMISSED AGAINST R8 AND R9)

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IN WP NO.4979 OF 2022

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BETWEEN:

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1 . SHRI. G.PRAKSHA, S/O. LATE GOPAL, AGED ABOUT 36 YEARS, R/AT NO.241/1, JAMES SCHOOL ROAD, AVALAHALLI, POST VIRGONAGAR,

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OLD MADRAS ROAD, K.R. PURAM, BENGALURU EAST TALUK, BENGALURU, POSTAL PIN CODE -560036.

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2 . SHRI. PAPANNA, S/O. LATE RAMAKRISHNAPPA, AGED ABOUT 37 YEARS, R/AT NO.79, A.K.COLONY, HUNASAMARANAHALLI POST, JALA HOBLI, BENGALURU NORTH (ADDL.) TALUK, POSTAL PIN CODE -562157.

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...PETITIONERS

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(BY SRI. P.NARAYANAPPA, ADVOCATE - ABSENT)

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AND:

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1 . THE STATE OF KARNATAKA, REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, VIDHANA SOUDHA, DR. B.R.AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU-560001.

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2 . THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, BENGALURU URBAN DISTRICT, K.G.ROAD, BENGALURU, POSTAL PIN CODE-560009.

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3 . THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER BENGALURU NORTH SUB-DIVISION, K.G. ROAD, BENGALURU, POSTAL PIN CODE -560009.

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4 . SMT. ANJANAMMA,

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W/O. LATE M.LAKSHMAIAH,

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AGED ABOUT 63 YEARS, R/AT SONNAPPANAHALLI VILLAGE, JALA HOBLI, BENGALURU NORTH (ADDL.) TALUK, POSTAL PIN CODE-562157.

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5 . SRI. N.ASHWATHANARAYANA,

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S/O. LATE NAGAPPA,

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AGED ABOUT 63 YEARS, R/AT SONNAPPANAHALLI VILLAGE, JALA HOBLI, BENGALURU NORTH (ADDL.) TALUK, POSTAL PIN CODE-562157.

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6 . SRI. L.RAVINDRA,

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S/O. LATE M.LAKSHMAIAH, AGED ABOUT 53 YEARS, R/AT SONNAPPANAHALLI VILLAGE, JALA HOBLI, BENGALURU NORTH (ADDL.) TALUK, POSTAL PIN CODE-562157.

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7 . SRI. N.SHIVAKUMAR,

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S/O. LATE K.NINGAIAH, AGED ABOUT 57 YEARS, R/AT NO.8/1A, SHIVAKRUPA, KEMPANNA ROAD, DODDAMAVALLI, BENGALURU POSTAL PIN CODE-560004.

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...RESPONDENTS

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(BY SMT. SAVITHRAMMA, AGA FOR R1 TO R3; R4 AND R5 ARE SERVED AND UNREPRESENTED; SRI. MANMOHAN P.N., ADVOCATE FOR SRI. PRASHANTH L.KANAL, ADVOCATE FOR R6)

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THESE WRIT PETITIONS ARE FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, SEEKING CERTAIN RELIEFS.

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THESE WRIT PETITIONS ARE LISTED FOR ORDERS, THIS DAY, AN ORDER IS MADE AS UNDER:

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ORAL ORDER

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IN WP No.7483/2022

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Though matter called twice, there is no representation on behalf of the petitioners.

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A perusal of the daily order sheet reflects the petition was listed at intervals and there was no representation on behalf of the petitioners. Today also, there is no representation. It appears that the petitioners are not interested in prosecuting the petition. Hence, the petition is dismissed for nonprosecution.

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IN WP No.4979/2022

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Though matter called twice, there is no representation on behalf of the petitioners.

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A perusal of the daily order sheet reflects the petition was listed at intervals and there was no representation on behalf of the petitioners. Today also, there is no representation. It

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appears that the petitioners are not interested in prosecuting the petition. Hence, the petition is dismissed for nonprosecution.

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SD/(JYOTI M) JUDGE

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Shri G Praksha v. the State of Karnataka

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