- 1 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:21912 WP No. 2275 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 21ST DAY OF APRIL, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.R.KRISHNA KUMAR WRIT PETITION NO.2275 OF 2026 (S-RES) BETWEEN: SMT. MAMATHA Y.B. D/O SRI. Y.B.BUDDANNAVAR, AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS, R/AT YENNEKOPPA VILLAGE, SORABA TQ, SHIVAMOGGA DIST- 577 429. …PETITIONER (BY SRI. PARAMESWARAIAH D.C., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION, M.S.BUILDING, DR. AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU- 560 001. 2. THE COMMISSIONER DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, NRUPATHUNGA ROAD, K.R.CIRCLE, BENGALURU – 560 001. 3. THE DIRECTOR (HIGH SCHOOL), OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, NRUPATHUNGA ROAD, K.R. CIRCLE, BENGALURU- 560 001. 4. THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION (ADMIN) DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, B H ROAD, SHIVAMOGGA- 577 201. …RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. G. RAMESH NAIK, AGA) Digitally signed by CHANDANA B M Location: High Court of Karnataka - 2 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:21912 WP No. 2275 of 2026 THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUITON OF INDIA PRAYING TO DIRECT THE RESPONDENTS IN PARTICULARLY R-2 AND R-3 HAVE APPROVED THE PROPOSAL SENT BY THE R-4 DTD. 25.11.2025 VIDE ANNX-L THEREBY APPOINT THE PETITIONER ON COMPASSIONATE GROUND AS SECOND DIVISION ASSISTANT IN THE SCHOOL OF S.RAMAIAH SARVODAYA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL AT SHIVAMOGGA FORTHWITH. THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING IN ‘B’ GROUP, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER: CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.R.KRISHNA KUMAR ORAL ORDER In this petition, petitioner seeks the following reliefs: a) Issue a writ in the nature of mandamus, directing the respondents, in particularly respondent No.2 and 3 to approve the proposal sent by the 4th respondent dated 25.11.2025 vide Annexure-L, thereby appoint the petitioners on compassionate ground as Second Division Assistant in the School of S. Ramaiah Sarvodaya Girls High School at Shivamogga forthwith. b) Pass any other order or directions which this Hon’ble Court deems fit under the facts and circumstances of the case in the interest of justice and equity.” 2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned AGA for the respondents and perused the material on record. - 3 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:21912 WP No. 2275 of 2026 3. In addition to reiterating the various contentions urged in the petition and referring to the material on record, learned counsel for the petitioner seeks to issue directions to the respondent Nos.2 and 3 to consider the proposal at Annexure – L dated 25.11.2025 sent by respondent No.4, within a stipulated time frame. 4. Per contra, learned AGA for the respondents submits that if reasonable time is given, the respondents would consider and pass necessary order on the said proposal. 5. In view of the aforesaid facts and circumstances and rival submissions, the concerned respondent is hereby directed to consider the proposal at Annexure – L dated 25.11.2025 sent by respondent No.4 and pass appropriate order / take appropriate decision, in accordance with law, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6. Subject to the aforesaid observations and directions, the petition stands disposed of. Sd/- (S.R.KRISHNA KUMAR) JUDGE SV List No.: 1 Sl No.: 167