CNR: KAHC010449122026 WP NO. 20422/2026 (LB - RES) IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU [M B ASHWATHNARAYANA GOWDA VS. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA AND OTHERS] 23.07.2026 (VIDEO CONFERENCING / PHYSICAL HEARING) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE B M SHYAM PRASAD ORAL ORDER Sri A Nagarajappa, a learned standing counsel for the second and third respondents who is called upon to accept notice for these respondents and Sri Bopanna Belliappa, a learned Additional Government Advocate who is called upon to accept notice for the first respondent, are heard, and the petition stands disposed of by a separate order. (B M SHYAM PRASAD) JUDGE AN/- List No.: 2 Sl No.: 6 Digitally signed by VANAMALA N Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA