Case Note & Summary
A batch of writ petitions was filed before the High Court of Karnataka under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, challenging notifications issued by the State Government reserving wards in various urban local bodies for the upcoming municipal elections. Petitioners, who were residents and potential candidates, contended that the reservations were not in accordance with law and sought quashing of the notifications. The petitions pertained to different municipal corporations and councils, including Mangaluru City Corporation, Madikere Municipality, Harapanahalli Town Municipal Council, Tiptur City Municipal Council, Bhadravathi City Municipal Council, and others. The respondents included the State Election Commission, municipal commissioners, and the State Government represented by the Department of Urban Development. The court heard the matters on 14 January 2019 but the text does not contain the court's reasoning, decision, or any operative order. Consequently, the outcome of the petitions is not recorded in the provided judgment excerpt.
Issue of Consideration
KAHC010124482018_1
