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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Karnataka high court permits fresh notice for gram panchayat's no-trust meeting after lifting stay
Bengaluru: The Karnataka high court ruled that a fresh notice for a no-confidence meeting of a gram panchayat can be issued by the assistant commissioner if the initially scheduled meeting is not held due to interim court orders. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Justice Suraj Govindaraj issued the order while dismissing a petition filed by Gangavva, president of Jakkali gram panchayat in Ron taluk of Gadag district. He observed that if a meeting is set to consider a no-confidence motion and that is delayed by a court's stay order, a new notice can be issued once the stay is lifted and any challenges to it are dismissed. Specifically, after the stay is vacated, the assistant commissioner is authorised to hold the meeting within 30 days of issuing a notice with a 15-day clear period. On Nov 6, 2024, the assistant commissioner notified Gangavva that a meeting would take place on Nov 29 to address the no-confidence motion against her. However, the meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. Subsequently, on June 6, 2025, another notice was issued for a meeting on July 2 based on a new requisition submitted on the same day. This notice was challenged in the high court, which stayed the meeting. The HC disposed of Gangavva's petition on July 9, stating that the stay was vacated. Consequently, the assistant commissioner issued a fresh notice on July 14, setting the meeting for July 30 and enclosing the original requisition from June 6. Gangavva contested this, arguing that the original requisition had lapsed and a new requisition was necessary as per Rule 3 of the Karnataka Panchayat Raj (Motion of No-confidence against Adhyaksha and Upadhyaksha of Gram Panchayat) Rules, 1994. The gram panchayat members contended that the stay order prevented the July 2 meeting, allowing the issuance of a new notice as the original requisition remained valid. Justice Govindaraj noted that the interim order was passed on July 2 and the petition was disposed of within seven days, thereby vacating the stay. He emphasised that the 30-day period under Sub-rule (2) of Rule 3 is intended to ensure timely action on no-confidence motions, allowing only the requisitioners to raise grievances if the motion is not addressed within the stipulated time frame.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Karnataka HC permits issuance of fresh notice for no-confidence meeting after stay is vacated
Representative Image BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court ruled that a fresh notice for a no-confidence meeting can be issued by the Assistant Commissioner if the initially scheduled meeting is not held due to interim court orders. This decision came while dismissing a petition filed by Gangavva, President of Jakkali Village Panchayat in Ron Taluk of Gadag District. Justice Suraj Govindaraj observed that if a meeting set to consider a no-confidence motion is delayed by a court's stay order, a new notice can be issued once the stay is lifted and any challenges to it are dismissed. Specifically, after the stay was vacated, the Assistant Commissioner was authorized to hold the meeting within 30 days of issuing a notice with a 15-day clear period. On November 6-2024, the Assistant Commissioner notified Gangavva that a meeting would take place on November 29-2024 to address the no-confidence motion against her. However, the meeting was cancelled due to lack of quorum. Subsequently, on June 6-2025, another notice was issued for a meeting on July 2-2025 based on a new requisition submitted on the same day. This notice was challenged in the High Court, which stayed the meeting on July 1-2025. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Gold Rates Today in Bengaluru | Silver Rates Today in Bengaluru The High Court disposed of Gangavva's petition on July 9-2025, stating that the stay had been vacated. Consequently, the Assistant Commissioner issued a fresh notice on July 14-2025, setting the meeting for July 30-2025 and enclosing the original requisition from June 6-2025. Gangavva contested this, arguing that the original requisition had lapsed and a new requisition was necessary as per Rule 3 of the Karnataka Panchayat Raj (Motion of No-confidence against Adhyaksha and Upadhyaksha of Gram Panchayat) Rules, 1994. Village panchayat members contended that the stay order prevented the July 2-2025 meeting, allowing the issuance of a new notice as the original requisition remained valid. Justice Suraj Govindaraj noted that the interim order was passed on July 2-2025 and the petition was disposed of within seven days, thereby vacating the stay. He emphasized that the 30-day period under Sub-rule (2) of Rule 3 is intended to ensure timely action on no-confidence motions, allowing only the requisitioners to raise grievances if the motion is not addressed within the stipulated timeframe. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Time of India
From victim to accused: Karnataka man claims murder attempt by minor wife; faces child marriage, Pocso charges
RAICHUR: Marriage, deep differences, mutual separation and arrest - all in three months. A 22-year-old agricultural labourer's dream life swung from purple-prose marriage to high drama on a bridge to now attending police inquiry - and a possible arrest - on charges of marrying an underaged girl. About 10 days after Thatappa alias Tataiah from Shaktinagar, near Raichur, alleged his wife Gangavva (name changed) pushed him off the Krishna bridge in the district into the river in a bid to kill him, the groom has been booked under Prohibition of Child Marriage Act. Police said the marriage took place in Raichur on April 18. However, it hit a rough patch within weeks and their families, too, were at daggers drawn, turning any reconciliatory efforts futile. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Thatappa and Gangavva went to the Gurjapur barrage in the district on a bike on July 11. While pretending to take his photograph on the bridge, the woman allegedly pushed him into the river. Thathappa fell into the river in a splash, but soon emerged overground unscathed. A video of the incident came into the public domain a few days later and became viral. Soon, the couple parted ways by mutual consent, without the legal sanction of a divorce, after the bridge fiasco. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo Probe revealed Thatappa's wife is a minor. Raichur Women's Police filed charges against Thatappa, his mother, and the bride's mother under the Prohibiiton of Child Marriage Act. Officials from State Child Rights Commission and women and child welfare department were notified. Subsequently, panchayat development officer Ravikumar of Devasugur gram panchayat filed a formal police report regarding the incident. The district's child protection unit has sent the minor to the district girls' home. Shashidhar Kosambe, a member of State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, said Thatappa and the minor lived together as a couple for a short period. Therefore, a case under Pocso should be filed against him. If not, the commission will initiate a suo motu case. Yadgir district child protection officer sent a letter to the Raichur DCPO requesting that a case be filed against the man and others under Child Marriage Act and Pocso.
