CNR: KAHC010407652026 WP NO. 18648/2026 (T - IT) Connected Cases: WP NO. 10348/2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU [MR. JOTHI VENKATESAN ALAGARSAMY VS. THE UNION OF INDIA AND ANOTHER] 29.07.2026 (VIDEO CONFERENCING / PHYSICAL HEARING) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE B M SHYAM PRASAD ORAL ORDER As it is stated that the issues in the present petition are like the issues in W.P.No. 10348/2026, the learned counsels for the parties are heard and these two petitions stands disposed of by a common order. (B M SHYAM PRASAD) JUDGE NV List No.: 1 Sl No.: 76 Digitally signed by BM SHYAM PRASAD