Case Note & Summary
The High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru heard a large batch of writ petitions filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India. The petitions challenged notifications issued by the State Government, specifically the Department of Urban Development, regarding the reservation of wards in various urban local bodies. Notifications dated 10.08.2018 and 30.07.2018 were impugned; they pertained to the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Women in the upcoming elections to municipal corporations, municipalities, and town panchayats across Karnataka. Petitioners, who were aspirants for candidature, contended that the reservation process was illegal, arbitrary, and contrary to constitutional provisions and statutory rules. The batch included matters from Mangaluru City Corporation, Madikere Municipality, Harapanahalli Town Municipal Council, Tiptur City Municipal Council, Bhadravathi City Municipal Council, and other local bodies. The State of Karnataka was represented by the Additional Advocate General, while the Karnataka State Election Commission and the respective municipal bodies appeared through their counsel. The court heard the arguments of all parties. The final judgment and orders are not contained in the provided text excerpt, which only includes the cause title and initial procedural details.
Issue of Consideration
KAHC010000672019_1
