NWKRTC Writ Petition Dismissed for Non‑Prosecution

Authority: High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Bench

Order Date: 26 September 2025

Case Overview

• Petitioner: The Divisional Controller, NWKRTC, Bagalkot Division, Bagalkot (represented by Advocate Prashant S. Hosmani).
• Respondent: Ramappa, son of Dareppa Harijan, 63‑year‑old retired driver, residing near Ganapathi Temple, Todalbagi, Jamkhandi, Bagalkot.
• Nature of Proceeding: Writ Petition (WP No. 105477 of 2024) filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India, seeking a writ of certiorari or any appropriate writ to quash the order dated 05‑12‑2023 passed by the PRL District and Sessions Judge, Bagalkot, in Application No.1/2021.
• Background: The petitioner challenged the 05‑12‑2023 order, alleging procedural or substantive irregularities. The petition was filed in the High Court of Karnataka.
• Court Observations:

1. Despite an earlier order dated 09‑09‑2025, the petitioner’s office objections remained unaddressed.

2. The court observed that the petitioner appeared uninterested in prosecuting the matter further.

Final Outcome

• The High Court dismissed the writ petition on the ground of non‑prosecution, issuing no further relief or direction.

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