- 1 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010609732026 NC: 2026:KHC:49309 WP No. 28225 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 10TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE JYOTI M WRIT PETITION NO. 28225 OF 2026 (CS-EL/M) BETWEEN: 1. SRI. K.C.MAHESH, S/O. LATE CHIKKASIDDEGOWDA, AGE 46 YEARS, O/AT. KONNAPURA MILK PRODUCERS CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY, MALAVALLI TALUK, MANDYA DISTRICT-571 401. DIRECTOR OF KONNAPURA MILK PRODUCERS CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY 2. SRI. DEVARAJU K.S., S/O. SRI. SONNEGOWDA, AGE 44 YEARS, O/AT. KONNAPURA MILK PRODUCERS CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY, MALAVALLI TALUK, MANDYA DISTRICT-571 401. DIRECTOR OF KONNAPURA MILK PRODUCERS CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY …PETITIONERS (BY SRI. VINAY, ADVOCATE FOR SRI. RAVINDRA PRASAD B., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE ASSISTANT REGISTRAR OF CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES, MANDYA SUB DIVISION, MANDYA DISTRICT-571 401. Digitally signed by PREMCHANDRA M R Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA - 2 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010609732026 NC: 2026:KHC:49309 WP No. 28225 of 2026 2. THE ELECTION OFFICER/RETURNING OFFICER, KONNAPURA MILK PRODUCERS, CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY, MALAVALLI TALUK, MANDYA DISTRICT-571 401. 3. THE KONNAPURA MILK PRODUCERS CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY, MALAVALLI TALUK, MANDYA DISTRICT-571 401. REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/SECRETARY (REGISTERED UNDER KCS ACT-1959) 4. SRI. H.S.ANNADANAIAH, S/O. LATE SAAHUKAIAH, AGE 56 YEARS, 5. SRI. GIRISH K.T. S/O. SRI. THIMMAIAH, AGE 47 YEARS, 6. SRI. K.M.NARAYANAGOWDA, S/O. LATE MAYIGOWDA, AGE 64 YEARS, 7. SMT. PAVITHRA, W/O. SRI. MAYIGOWDA, AGE 64 YEARS, 8. SRI. K. SHOBHA, C/O. SRI. K.M.SHIVARAJU, AGE 41 YEARS, 9. SRI. SANTHOSH KUMAR K.S., S/O. SRI. SIDDEGOWDA, AGE. 38 YEARS, RESPONDENTS NO.4 TO 9 ARE R/AT. KONNAPURA VILLAGE, HALAGURU HOBLI, MALAVALLI TALUK, MANDYA DISTRICT-571 401. - 3 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010609732026 NC: 2026:KHC:49309 WP No. 28225 of 2026 10. SRI. JAVANAIAH, S/O. LATE LINGEGOWDA, AGE 64 YEARS, R/AT. HANDANAHALLI VILLAGE, HALAGURU HOBLI, MALAVALLI TALUK, MANDYA DISTRICT-571 401. 11. SRI. MAHADEVU, S/O. SRI. KARIGOWDA, AGE 40 YEARS, R/AT. VALAGEREDODDI VILLAGE, HALAGURU HOBLI, MALAVALLI TALUK, MANDYA DISTRICT-571 401. 12. SRI. THIMMEGOWDA, S/O. SRI. HATTIMAYIGOWDA, AGE 70 YEARS, 13. SRI. RAGHU, S/O. LATE KARIYAPPA, AGE 43 YEARS, 14. SRI. KEMPEGOWDA, S/O. LATE. BOREGOWDA, AGE 64 YEARS, 15. SRI. M.S.PARAMESH, S/O. LATE NANJUNDAIAH, AGE 49 YEARS, 16. SRI. NAGESH K.C., S/O. SRI. CHIKKEGOWDA, AGE 43 YEARS, 17. SRI. K.Y.VENKATESH, S/O. SRI. YALAKKIGOWDA, AGE 45 YEARS, - 4 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010609732026 NC: 2026:KHC:49309 WP No. 28225 of 2026 18. SMT. MANGALAMMA, W/O. SRI. K.M. BASAVEGOWDA, AGE 48 YEARS, 19. SMT. SHOBHA. C, W/O. SRI. K.M.RAJU, AGE 45 YEARS, RESPONDENTS NO.12 TO 19 ARE O/AT. KONNAPURA MILK PRODUCERS CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY, MALAVALLI TALUK, MANDYA DISTRICT-571 401. …RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. YOGESH D.NAIK, AGA FOR R1) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, SEEKING CERTAIN RELIEFS. THIS WRIT PETITION IS LISTED FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING, THIS DAY, AN ORDER IS MADE AS UNDER: ORAL ORDER Sri. Vinay, counsel for Sri. Ravindra Prasad B., and Sri. Yogesh, Additional Government Advocate for the respondents, appeared in person. 2. Though matter is listed for preliminary hearing, it is finally heard. 3. This petition is filed seeking the following reliefs: - 5 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010609732026 NC: 2026:KHC:49309 WP No. 28225 of 2026 (i) Issue a writ of certiorari to quash the order dated 11.02.2026 passed in dispute No.AR39/DDS/13/2025-26 proceedings pending before the 1st respondent vide Annexure-L and consequently allow the application dated 17.12.2025 filed by the petitioners. (ii) Issue a writ of certiorari to vacate the order dated 09.12.2025 passed by the 1st respondent in dispute No. AR39/DDS/13/2025-26 vide Annexure-G and consequently dismiss the interim application dated 11.11.2025 filed by the 4th to 11 respondent. (iii) Pass any appropriate writ, order or direction as this Hon'ble Court deem it fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case and allow this writ petition with cost, in the ends of justice and equity. 4. Counsel for the respective parties urged several contentions. The Additional Government Advocate submits that the election was conducted and results were announced. The petitioners questioned the same before the ARCS and sought a - 6 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010609732026 NC: 2026:KHC:49309 WP No. 28225 of 2026 stay of the results. The ARCS has rightly rejected the petitioners' prayer. The petition is devoid of substance and may be dismissed. 5. Heard the arguments and perused the papers with utmost care. 6. The issue is clear: the election for respondent No.3 - Society was conducted and the results announced, with the petitioners challenging the outcome. The request to stay the results cannot be granted because, once announced, results cannot be stayed. The ARCS rightly rejected the stay request, and this Court finds no reason to interfere with the order. Since the petition lacks merit, it is dismissed. Therefore, there is no need to notify the other respondents. On dismissal of the Writ Petition, any interim order stands discharged, and pending interlocutory applications, if any, are disposed of. SD/- (JYOTI M) JUDGE SS List No.: 3 Sl No.: 3