IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU
SURAJ GOVINDARAJ J
Ahanya Milk Producers Co-Operative Society – Appellant
Versus
State Of Karnataka – Respondent
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| 1. petitioners seek to quash proceedings. (Para 1) |
| 2. facts regarding the bifurcation and order history. (Para 2) |
| 3. court observes consent to use video evidence. (Para 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 8) |
| 4. video evidence considered admissible despite lack of certification. (Para 7) |
| 5. petitioners argue procedural violations during meetings. (Para 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 6. arguments regarding alternative remedies and legal processes. (Para 12 , 13) |
| 7. court evaluates petitions and opposing arguments. (Para 14 , 15 , 16) |
| 8. points of consideration identified for judgment. (Para 17) |
| 9. court distinguishes between voluntary and registrar-directed amendments. (Para 18) |
| 10. court's final decision and reasoning. (Para 19 , 20 , 21) |
ORDER :
SURAJ GOVINDARAJ, J.
1. The Petitioners in each of the above petitions are before this Court seeking for the following reliefs:
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a. Call for the entire records including the video clips from the hands of the R3 administrator in related to the impugned proceedings as per Annexure-K dated 13.03.2025.
b. Issue a writ in the nature of certiorari or any other writ to quash the proceedings of the general body dated 13.03.2025 in so far as it relates to subject No.4






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