- 1 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010362412024 NC: 2026:KHC:53972 WP No. 16910 of 2024 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 29TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE T.P.VIVEKANANDA WRIT PETITION NO. 16910 OF 2024 (GM-POLICE) BETWEEN: SMT. D.N.SUGUNA MANI, AGED ABOUT 67 YEARS, DAUGHTER OF LATE D.NANJUNDAPPA, I.F.S., NO.238, 13th CROSS, II STAGE, INDIRANGAR, BENGALURU - 560 038. …PETITIONER (BY SRI. V.B.SHIVA KUMAR., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA, VIDHANA SOUDHA, DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS, DR. B.R AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BENGALURU - 560 001. REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY. 2. THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, INFANTRY ROAD, BENGALURU - 560 001. 3. THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, S.H.O HALASURU POLICE STATION, HALASURU, BENGALURU - 560 00. Digitally signed by PAVITHRA B Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA - 2 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010362412024 NC: 2026:KHC:53972 WP No. 16910 of 2024 4. SAI CAMBRIDGE RESIDENTS WELFARE ASSOCIATION, A REGISTERED WELFARE ASSOCIATION, REGISTERED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF REGISTRAR SOCIETIES ACT, NO.63/2, JOGUPALYA, WARD NO.89, SARASWATHIPURAM, 30 FEET ROAD, BENGALURU ZONE 2, SHANTINAGAR, JOGUPALYA, BENGALURU - 560 008. REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, SRI. SURESH. …RESPONDENTS (BY SMT.K.P.YASHODHA, AGA FOR R1 TO R3; R4 SERVED BUT UNREPRESENTED) THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO DIRECT THE R-2 AND 3 IMMEDIATELY INITIATE CRIMINAL ACTION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE OFFICE BEARERS OF THE R-4 AND ORDER DIRECTING THEM TO RESTORE THE BASIC AMENITIES OF WATER SUPPLY AND ELECTRICITY AND OTHER NECESSITIES OF PARKING OF THE VEHICLES OF C-BLOCK APARTMENT PREMISES AND ETC., THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING IN 'B' GROUP, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER: CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE T.P.VIVEKANANDA ORAL ORDER The petitioner is before this Court seeking issue of writ of mandamus to respondent Nos.2 and 3 to initiate criminal action - 3 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010362412024 NC: 2026:KHC:53972 WP No. 16910 of 2024 against the office bearers of respondent No.4 on the allegation that the water and electricity supply attached to the petitioner's flat has been disconnected illegally. In addition, there is obstruction for parking of the vehicles belongs to the petitioner. 2. It is the contention of the petitioner that she had approached respondent Nos.2 and 3 with complaints dated 08.03.2022 and 22.05.2024 and approached respondent No.4 with a complaint dated 13.05.2024. 3. It is the submission of the learned counsel for the petitioner that none of the representations evoked any response from respondent Nos.2 and 3. 4. Today, when the matter was taken up for consideration, the learned AGA produces a copy of the endorsement dated 22.05.2024 issued to the petitioner informing her that the dispute brought before respondent Nos.2 and 3 is civil in nature and the petitioner will have to work out her remedies in an appropriate Court of law. - 4 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010362412024 NC: 2026:KHC:53972 WP No. 16910 of 2024 5. In the light of the fact that respondent Nos.2 and 3 have responded to the representation referred to supra, no writ of mandamus could be issued against respondent Nos.2 and 3. 6. In that view of the matter, taking note of the issuance of the endorsement dated 22.05.2024, the writ petition is disposed of, granting liberty to the petitioner to approach the appropriate authority or Court of law, including the institution of civil suit against respondent No.4 for redressal of her civil remedies. Ordered accordingly. Sd/- (T.P.VIVEKANANDA) JUDGE SJK List No.: 1 Sl No.: 46