- 1 - NC: 2026:KHC:32624 WP No. 15240 of 2022 HC-KAR IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 1ST DAY OF JULY, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE JYOTI M WRIT PETITION NO.15240 OF 2022 (S-KSRTC) BETWEEN: 1. S. RAJU, S/O. LATE VENKATEGOWDA, AGED ABOUT 62 YEARS, RTD. DRIVER BADGE NO.2278, SAKALESHPURA DEPOT, CHIKKAMAGALURU DIVISION, R/AT MANIPURA, BYRAPURA POST, ALURU TALUK, HASSAN DISTRICT 2. SRI H. M. SUNDARESHA, S/O. LATE MOGANNAGOWDA, AGED ABOUT 62 YEARS, RTD. DRIVER BADGE NO.2653, SAKALESHPURA DEPOT, CHIKKAMAGALURU DIVISION,Digitally signed by PREMCHANDRA M R R/AT HULAGATTURU, HUCHANGI POST, Location: HIGH YASALURU HOBLI, SAKALESHPURA TALUK, COURT OF HASSAN DISTRICT.KARNATAKA …PETITIONERS (BY SRI SUNDARESH H.C., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, KSRTC, CENTRAL OFFICER, K. H. ROAD, SHANTINAGAR, BENGALURU-560 027. 2. DIVISIONAL CONTROLLER, KSRTC, - 2 - NC: 2026:KHC:32624 WP No. 15240 of 2022 HC-KAR CHIKKAMAGALURU DIVISION, CHIKKAMAGALURU. …RESPONDENTS (BY SRI SANJEEV B. L., ADVOCATE FOR R1 AND R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, SEEKING CERTAIN RELIEFS. THIS WRIT PETITION IS LISTED FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING IN 'B' GROUP, THIS DAY, AN ORDER IS MADE AS UNDER: ORAL ORDER Though matter called twice, there is no representation on behalf of the petitioners, either personally or through video conferencing.

As could be seen from the daily order sheet, the petition was listed on 21.06.2024, on that day, there was no representation on behalf of the petitioners. The petition is listed today. A perusal of the petition papers would reflect that the petition is filed in 2022. Now we are in 2026. The petition is pending for four years. As already noted above, though matter called twice, there is no representation on behalf of the petitioners, either personally or through video conferencing. It appears that the petitioners are - 3 - NC: 2026:KHC:32624 WP No. 15240 of 2022 HC-KAR not interested in prosecuting the petition. Hence, the petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. Because of dismissal of the petition, interim order granted if any stands discharged and pending interlocutory applications if any are disposed of. SD/- (JYOTI M) JUDGE MRP List No.: 1 Sl No.: 34

- 1 - NC: 2026:KHC:32624 WP No. 15240 of 2022 HC-KAR IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 1ST DAY OF JULY, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE JYOTI M WRIT PETITION NO.15240 OF 2022 (S-KSRTC) BETWEEN: 1. S. RAJU, S/O. LATE VENKATEGOWDA, AGED ABOUT 62 YEARS, RTD. DRIVER BADGE NO.2278, SAKALESHPURA DEPOT, CHIKKAMAGALURU DIVISION, R/AT MANIPURA, BYRAPURA POST, ALURU TALUK, HASSAN DISTRICT 2. SRI H. M. SUNDARESHA, S/O. LATE MOGANNAGOWDA, AGED ABOUT 62 YEARS, RTD. DRIVER BADGE NO.2653, SAKALESHPURA DEPOT, CHIKKAMAGALURU DIVISION,Digitally signed by PREMCHANDRA M R R/AT HULAGATTURU, HUCHANGI POST, Location: HIGH YASALURU HOBLI, SAKALESHPURA TALUK, COURT OF HASSAN DISTRICT.KARNATAKA …PETITIONERS (BY SRI SUNDARESH H.C., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, KSRTC, CENTRAL OFFICER, K. H. ROAD, SHANTINAGAR, BENGALURU-560 027. 2. DIVISIONAL CONTROLLER, KSRTC, - 2 - NC: 2026:KHC:32624 WP No. 15240 of 2022 HC-KAR CHIKKAMAGALURU DIVISION, CHIKKAMAGALURU. …RESPONDENTS (BY SRI SANJEEV B. L., ADVOCATE FOR R1 AND R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, SEEKING CERTAIN RELIEFS. THIS WRIT PETITION IS LISTED FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING IN 'B' GROUP, THIS DAY, AN ORDER IS MADE AS UNDER: ORAL ORDER Though matter called twice, there is no representation on behalf of the petitioners, either personally or through video conferencing.

As could be seen from the daily order sheet, the petition was listed on 21.06.2024, on that day, there was no representation on behalf of the petitioners. The petition is listed today. A perusal of the petition papers would reflect that the petition is filed in 2022. Now we are in 2026. The petition is pending for four years. As already noted above, though matter called twice, there is no representation on behalf of the petitioners, either personally or through video conferencing. It appears that the petitioners are - 3 - NC: 2026:KHC:32624 WP No. 15240 of 2022 HC-KAR not interested in prosecuting the petition. Hence, the petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. Because of dismissal of the petition, interim order granted if any stands discharged and pending interlocutory applications if any are disposed of. SD/- (JYOTI M) JUDGE MRP List No.: 1 Sl No.: 34