Karnataka High Court
WA/200063/2026 of AZHAR SAIYAD Vs THE UNION OF INDIA on 18 February 2026
NC: 2026:KHC-K:1584-DB WA No. 200063 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA KALABURAGI BENCH DATED THIS THE 18TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2026 PRESENT THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE R.NATARAJ AND THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TYAGARAJA N. INAVALLY WRIT APPEAL NO.200063 OF 2026 (EDN-EX) BETWEEN 1. AZHAR SAIYAD,
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