Case Note & Summary
These writ petitions were filed before the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India. The petitioners, residents of various towns including Mangaluru, Madikere, Harapanahalli, Tiptur, Bhadravathi, and Hunsur, challenged the notifications issued by the State Government of Karnataka reserving wards for elections to urban local bodies. The lead petition, W.P. No.44499/2018, specifically impugned the notification dated 10.08.2018 insofar as it related to Ward No.19 of Mangalore City Corporation, and sought a direction to reserve that ward for the General category as per the draft notification dated 26.06.2018. Similar challenges were made for other wards and municipal areas. The respondents were the State Government, the Karnataka State Election Commission, the respective municipal authorities, and the Deputy Commissioners. The court heard arguments from multiple senior and other advocates. The judgment text as provided ends abruptly and does not include the court's reasoning or final order; therefore, the outcome, legal principles applied, and directions are not available.
Issue of Consideration
Validity of reservation notifications for local body elections
