Supreme Court Grants Exemptions in Karnataka Appeal

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 07-08-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners (identified as X) filed Special Leave to Appeal (Criminal) petitions Nos. 13582‑13583/2026 challenging the High Court of Karnataka’s final judgments dated 25‑04‑2026 in CRL.P No. 8786/2024 and CRL.P No. 71/2025.
• The State of Karnataka and other respondents opposed the petitions.
• Two interlocutory applications were filed: IA No. 216663/2026 seeking exemption from filing an official translation, and IA No. 216664/2026 seeking permission to file a lengthy list of dates.
• Counsel for the petitioners were Sr. Adv. Ms. Aparna Bhat and Ms. Karishma Maria (AOR). The bench comprised Justice M.M. Sundresh and Justice Prasanna B. Varale.

Final Outcome

• Both IA applications were allowed: exemption from filing the official translation and permission to file the lengthy list of dates.
• The Court issued a notice, returnable on 16‑09‑2026.
• Learned counsel for the petitioner was permitted to serve the State’s standing counsel and Dasti.
• The order was recorded by the Deputy Registrar and Assistant Registrar.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Legal Exemptions