- 1 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010460042026 NC: 2026:KHC:44329 CRL.P No. 9999 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 17TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.NAGAPRASANNA CRIMINAL PETITION NO. 9999 OF 2026 BETWEEN: MR. PRAMOD J. AGE 23 YEARS, C/O LATE JAYPRAKASH K.S., POSTAL QUARTERS, A-5, NEAR SACHIN TENDULKAR PARK, LALBHADUR SHASTRI ROAD, SHANKARI PURAM, HASSAN. 573201. …PETITIONER (BY SRI. MOHD USMAN SHAIKH, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. STATE OF KARNATAKA, REPRESENTED BY SUPRINTENDENT OF POLICE, DCRE EASTERN RANGE, POLICE STATION, DAVANGERE - 577589. (REP BY SPP, HIGH COURT BUILDING, BENGALURU) 2. MISS ANUPRIYA, AGED ABOUT 24 YEARS, D/O NINGAPPA, SUBHASH LAYOUT HARIHARA, DAVANGERE DISTRICT- 577601. …RESPONDENTS (BY SMT.DEEPTHI ALVA, HCGP FOR R1) Digitally signed by PADMAVATHI B K Location: High Court of Karnataka - 2 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010460042026 NC: 2026:KHC:44329 CRL.P No. 9999 of 2026 THIS CRL.P IS FILED U/S.482 OF CR.PC (FILED U/S 528 BNNS) PRAYING TO QUASH THE FIR AND COMPLAINT REGISTERED IN CR.NO.8/2026 OF DCRE EASTERN RANGE, P.S. DAVANAGERE FOR THE ALLEGED OFFENCE PUNISHABLE UNDER SECTIONS 69,74, 64(2)(m), 352, 115(2), 351(2) OF BNS 2023 AND SEC.3(1)(r), 3(1)(s), 3(1)(w)(i), 3(2)(v) OF SC/ST (POA) ACT 1989. THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR ADMISSION, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER: CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.NAGAPRASANNA ORAL ORDER Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner files a memo seeking withdrawal of the petition with liberty to challenge charge sheet. The memo so filed reads as follows: "MEMO FOR WITHDRAWAL OF CRIMINAL PETTION WITH LIBERTY TO FILE FRESH PETITION The Petitioner respectfully submits as follows: The present petition under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023 was filed seeking quashing of FIR and complaint in Crime No.8/2026 registered by DCRE Eastern Range Police Station, Davangere. During pendency, investigation has concluded and charge-sheet has been filed before the Hon'ble Special Court under SC and ST Act, that additional district and sessions Judge at Davanagere. In view of the development, the prayer for quashing FIR has become infructuous. The Petitioner intends to challenge the charge-sheet and consequential proceedings by filing a fresh petition, therefore liberty may kindly be granted to the petitioner and to render justice." - 3 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010460042026 NC: 2026:KHC:44329 CRL.P No. 9999 of 2026 Liberty so sought is granted. In terms of memo, the petition is disposed as withdrawn. Sd/- (M.NAGAPRASANNA) JUDGE MCR List No.: 1 Sl No.: 44