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K. P. Prasad v. State of Karnataka

Karnataka HC11 Jun 2026WP/9998/2022

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

Non-prosecution dismissal; Karnataka HC single-judge order (M.G.S. Kamal, J.) dated 11.06.2026; writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India concerning continuation of petitioner's services as Parupathedar in Sri Venugopalakrishnaswamy Temple pending final decision of the Hon'ble Apex Court in SLP (C) NO.005398/2007; no representation for petitioner on 03.06.2026 and 11.06.2026; Rs.500/- cost to High Court Legal Services Authority, Bengaluru unpaid; petition dismissed for non-prosecution.

What did the court decide?

Since there was no representation for the petitioner on successive listings and the cost earlier imposed remained unpaid, the petitioner was held not interested in prosecuting the matter, and the writ petition was dismissed for non-prosecution. ¶¶38

K. P. Prasad Vs State of Karnataka — Writ and Judicial Review | Karnataka HC (2026)

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NC: 2026:KHC:28234 WP No. 9998 of 2022

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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 JUNE, 2026

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BEFORE

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.G.S. KAMAL WRIT PETITION NO. 9998 OF 2022 (GM-R/C)

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BETWEEN:

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K. P. PRASAD S/O. LATE K. SRINIVASA RAO AGED ABOUT 65 YEARS OCC:PARUPATHEDAR (OUTDOOR SERVANT) SRI VENUGOPALAKRISHNASWAMY TEMPLE 11^TH CROSS, MALLESHWARAM BENGALURU-560 003.

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…PETITIONER

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(BY SRI. PRANEETH G N., ADVOCATE)

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AND:

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STATE OF KARNATAKA REP. BY ITS SECRETARY REVENUE DEPARTMENT (MUZURAI) M.S. BUILDING, 5^TH FLOOR BENGALURU-560 001.

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Digitally signed by DHANALAKSHMI MURTHY Location: HIGH COURTOF KARNATAKA

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THE COMMISSIONER HINDU RELIGIOUS CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT DEPARTMENT, A.V.ROAD, CHAMARAJPET BENGALURU-560 018.

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THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER SRI VENUGOPALAKRISHNASWAMY TEMPLE 11^TH CROSS, MALLESHWARAM BENGALURU-560 003.

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…RESPONDENTS (BY SRI.MANJUNATH RAYAPPA, AGA FOR RESPONDENTS)

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THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO

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2 - NC: 2026:KHC:28234 WP No. 9998 of 2022

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HC-KAR

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DIRECT THE RESPONDENTS TO CONTINUE THE SERVICES OF THE PETITIONER AS PARUPATHEDAR IN RESPONDENT NO.3 TEMPLE TILL THE FINAL DECISION OF THE HON’BLE APEX COURT IN SLP (C) NO.005398/2007 AND CONNECTED MATTERS AND ETC.

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

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.G.S. KAMAL

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ORAL ORDER

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No representation in this matter.

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