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WA/200052/2026 of RAJUHIPPARAGI Vs THE STATE OF KARNATAKA on 12 February 2026
NC: 2026:KHC-K:1401-DB WA No. 200052 of 2026 C/W WA No. 200053 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA KALABURAGI BENCH DATED THIS THE 12TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2026 PRESENT THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE R.NATARAJ AND THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TYAGARAJA N. INAVALLY WRIT APPEAL NO. 200052 OF 2026
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