- 1 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010586052026 NC: 2026:KHC:49970 WP No. 26704 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 11TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.M. POONACHA WRIT PETITION NO. 26704 OF 2026 (GM-POLICE) BETWEEN: PUTTATHAYAMMA W/O. LATE NAGALINGAIAH, AGED ABOUT 51 YEARS, R/AT NO.28, KALLUPALYA, KASABA HOBLI, KUNIGAL TALUK, TUMAKURU DISTRICT - 572 130 …PETITIONER (BY SRI. MOHAMMED KALEEM, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. STATE OF KARNATAKA BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, HOME DEPARTMENT, BENGALURU - 560 001. 2. THE DIRECTOR GENERAL AND INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE KARNATAKA STATE, BENGALURU - 560 001. 3. THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE NRUPATUNGA ROAD, BANGALORE CITY - 560 001. - 2 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010586052026 NC: 2026:KHC:49970 WP No. 26704 of 2026 4. THE SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE TUMAKURU DISTRICT, TUMAKURU - 572 103. 5. THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE. KUNIGAL POLICE STATION, TUMAKURU DISTRICT - 572 130. 6. THE INVESTIGATING OFFICER IN CRIME NO.180/2026, KUNIGAL POLICE STATION, TUMAKURU DISTRICT - 572 130. …RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. HARSHA A.S., AGA) THIS WP IS FILED UDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF MANDAMUS DIRECTING THE RESPONDENTS TO CONDUCT A FAIR AND INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION INTO THE PETITIONER'S COMPLAINT REGARDING THE INCIDENT DATED 15.05.2026 AT ANNEXURE - A BY AN OFFICER NOT CONNECTED WITH KUNIGAL POLICE STATION ETC. THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER: CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.M. POONACHA - 3 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010586052026 NC: 2026:KHC:49970 WP No. 26704 of 2026 ORAL ORDER Learned Additional Government Advocate takes notice for the respondents. 2. Learned Additional Government Advocate submits that a ‘B’ report has been filed in respect of the complaint made by the petitioner, which is the subject matter of the present petition. A copy of the same is furnished to the learned counsel for the petitioner. 3. In view of the same, the present petition stands disposed of. 4. This order will not preclude the petitioner from availing of such remedies as may be permissible under law. (C.M. POONACHA) JUDGE TMP List No.: 1 Sl No.: 14 Digitally Signed by CHEPPUDIRA MONNAPPA POONACHA