High Court of Karnataka at Dharwad Bench considers writ petition seeking mandamus for constitution of a Commission of Inquiry under the Commission of Inquiry Act, 1952 regarding alleged unprovoked police lathi charge on peaceful protestors. The petition arose from protests by members of the Panchamasali community demanding reservation implementation, alleging police excesses without proper legal authorization under the Code of Criminal Procedure or police manual, while the State contended that the protest turned violent, necessitating action to maintain law and order.
4 Apr 2025The petitioners, members of the Panchamasali community, approached the High Court of Karnataka under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, seeking...
