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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA, AT DHARWAD
M.NAGAPRASANNA
Sachin S/o. Siddappa Kabbur – Appellant
Versus
Assistant Commissioner And Sub Divsional Magistrate, Haveri – Respondent
ORDER :
(PER: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.NAGAPRASANNA)
1. The petitioner is before this Court seeking the following reliefs:
a. “Issue a writ in the nature of Certiorari or any other appropriate Writ, Order or Directions quashing the order dated 21.11.2025 in proceedings bearing no. 
produced at Annexure-F passed by respondent No.1, in the interest of justice and equity.
b. Grant such other relief’s as this Hon’ble Court deems fit in circumstances of the case.”
2. Heard the learned counsel Sri.M.L.Vanti, appearing for the petitioner and the learned AGA Sri. T. Hanumareddy representing respondents.
3. Facts, in brief, germane are as follows:
The 3rd respondent-Police Sub-Inspector files an application seeking externment of the petitioner on the score that the petitioner is embroiled in several crimes. The 1st respondent- Assistant Commissioner issues a show cause notice to the petitioner under Section 58 of the KARNATAKA POLICE ACT , 1963 on 26.09.2025 seeking reasons as to why the petitioner should not be exiled. Thereafter, the impugned order is passed against the petitioner on 21.11.2025 under Section 55 of the KARNATAKA POLICE ACT , 1963 exiling the petitioner from Haveri District to K
Complete disclosure of documents in externment proceedings is not required; only general allegations must be communicated, upholding procedural fairness.
The court established that only material allegations need to be disclosed to a person sought to be externed, and the externment order must clearly indicate the provision under which it was passed.
An externment order must clearly state the grounds for action and comply with principles of natural justice, which includes providing necessary details to the affected individual.
Externment orders require general disclosure of allegations without complete document provision, upholding the principles of natural justice and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
Only the general nature of material allegations must be provided in externment cases, not the entire documentation, ensuring compliance with principles of natural justice.
An externment order requires clear justification under the applicable section, ensuring the principles of natural justice are followed, including the requirement of informing the general nature of al....
An externment order must clearly articulate the statutory provision it relies on and adhere to natural justice principles, providing only general material allegations without requiring full document ....
The court ruled that an externment order does not necessitate providing all police documents, only the general nature of material allegations, while emphasizing adherence to procedural requirements u....
Externment orders must disclose the general nature of allegations to ensure compliance with the principles of natural justice.
An externment order must specify the applicable legal provision and adhere to procedural fairness, including proper disclosure of material allegations and opportunities for the individual to respond.
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