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Shivamma Karnataka Housing Board - Summary
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Legal Case and Judgment: The case of Shivamma v. Karnataka Housing Board has been extensively discussed in various judicial decisions, notably the Supreme Court's judgment in 2025 (SCC Online SC 1969). The court emphasized that once the State (Karnataka Housing Board) chooses to litigate, it must adhere to the same limitations and responsibilities as any other litigant, especially regarding limitation periods and procedural compliance KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY WORKERS UNION vs KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD LTD. - Kerala, THE KARNATAKA LOKAYUKTA vs THE STATE OF KARNATAKA - Karnataka, THE STATE OF KARNATAKA vs J E Nagesh - Karnataka.
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Limitation and Delay: The Supreme Court clarified the principles related to condonation of delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, highlighting that administrative lethargy cannot justify delayed filings. The Court dismissed massive delays in filing appeals, reinforcing that the State cannot be exempt from limitation rules THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF COMMERCIAL TAXES (AUDIT-1.4), KARNATAKA DVO-1, 5TH FLOOR, TTMC BUILDING, BMTC BUS STAND, YESHWANTHPUR BENGALURU - 560022 vs BHARATH PETROLEUM CORPORATION LTD., DUPARC TRINITY, 7TH FLOOR, No.17, M.G.ROAD, BANGALORE - 560001 - Karnataka, BANGALORE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY vs THE STATE OF KARNATAKA - Karnataka, State of Odisha vs Vibgyor @ Vibgyour Structural Construction Pvt. Ltd., Dhankauda - Orissa.
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Judicial Observations: The Court criticized administrative laxity, noting that such lethargy undermines the rule of law. It also underlined the importance of timely filing and proper file management, referencing the last entries in the Karnataka Housing Board records from 2008, indicating procedural delays Shivamma (Dead) by LRs. VS Karnataka Housing Board - Supreme Court, THE KARNATAKA LOKAYUKTA vs THE STATE OF KARNATAKA - Karnataka.
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Implications for Karnataka Housing Board: The judgments underscore that the Karnataka Housing Board must comply with legal procedures, including limitation periods, and cannot benefit from administrative delays. The Court’s rulings serve as a reminder of the need for diligent file management and adherence to legal timelines when engaging in litigation KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY WORKERS UNION vs KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD LTD. - Kerala, THE STATE OF KARNATAKA vs J E Nagesh - Karnataka.
Analysis and Conclusion
The Supreme Court’s rulings in Shivamma reinforce that the Karnataka Housing Board, as a government entity, is subject to the same legal standards as private litigants, particularly concerning limitation laws. Administrative delays do not justify inaction or procedural lapses, and the Board must ensure timely filing and diligent case management. These decisions highlight the judiciary's stance on accountability and procedural discipline for government bodies involved in litigation.
References: - Shivamma v. Karnataka Housing Board, 2025 SCC Online SC 1969 - Various judicial orders and legal analyses cited above
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2025 7 Supreme 644 • India - Supreme Court
J. B. PARDIWALA, R. MAHADEVAN
paid by respondent no. 1 to the appellant, we impose an additional cost of Rs. 25,000/- on the respondent no. 1, to be paid to Karnataka ... (B) That it is most respectfully submitted that from the perusal of the application filed by the respondent no. 1, the last entry in the file of Karnataka Housing Board dates back to 20.03.2008 and that there is no subsequent entry with regard to the movement of files. ... (d) Pursuant to the aforesaid, the respondent housing corporation sometime in the year 1979....
2025 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 50733 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, P. V. BALAKRISHNAN, JJ
In Shivamma v. ... Karnataka Housing Board (2025 KHC 6789), the Apex Court has categorically held that under Section 5 of the Limitation Act , for the purpose of seeking condonation of delay in filing of an appeal or application ... Thereafter, all the records sent to the Supreme Court along with the orders of the Supreme Court were received back at the Board after getting legal opinion decided to file this review petition. 4. The Writ Appeal was dismissed on 22.02.2024.
2025 Supreme(Online)(Kar) 34353 • India - THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA
S.G.PANDIT, K. V. ARAVIND, JJ
Facts of the case: ... The State sought to review and challenge multiple civil revision petitions against orders made by the Karnataka ... Learned Senior Counsel places reliance on the judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Shivamma (Dead) by L.Rs. Vs. Karnataka Housing Board and Ors. ... 12.2 The Hon’ble Supreme Court in Shivamma (supra has held as under: AND 5 OTHERS "88. ... Acceptance of the petitioner’s plea for a lenient approach would amount to granting differential treatmen....
• India - Supreme Court
RAJIV KALRA Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s). 10704/2019 SHIVAMMA Petitioner(s) VERSUS KARNATAKA HOUSING ... BOARD & ORS.
2025 Supreme(Online)(Kar) 33974 • India - THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA
MRS. ANU SIVARAMAN, MR. VIJAYKUMAR A. PATIL, JJ
(A) Karnataka High Court Act, 1961 - Section 4 - Limitation Act, 1963 - Section 5 - Condonation of delay - Application seeking condonation ... The Hon'ble Supreme Court in the recent decision in the case of SHIVAMMA (DEAD) BY LRS Vs. KARNATAKA HOUSING BOARD AND OTHERS, 2025 SCC Online SC 1969 at paragraphs 116 to 170 held as under: "B. ... STATE OF KARNATAKA [ Section 4 of the Karnataka High Court Act, 1961, challenging the order dated 17.03.2014 passed by the learne....
2025 Supreme(Online)(Kar) 24141 • India - Karnataka High Court
THE KARNATAKA HOUSING BOARD, REPRESENTED BY ITS COMMISSIONER, CAUVERY BHAVAN, BENGALURU-560 009. …RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. MANVENDRA REDDY, ADV. ... The learned counsel appearing for respondents in support of his argument relied upon the judgment of Hon’ble Apex Court passed in State of Karnataka and Qhamar Khadri by LR’s in the case of SHIVAMMA BY’S LR’S VS. ... KARNATAKA HOUSING BOARD & OTHERS, unreported judgment in Civil Appeal No.11794/2025 dated 12....
2025 Supreme(Online)(Kar) 39650 • India - THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA
ASHOK S.KINAGI
Further, in Shivamma, dead by legal representatives vs. ... Karnataka Housing Board, Reported as 2025 INSC 1104 the Hon'ble Apex Court has categorically observed as follows: "261. x x x Before we proceed to close this judgment, we deem it appropriate to make it abundantly clear that administrative lethargy and laxity ... Therefore, a complaint under Karnataka Lokayukta Act, 1984 (for short, 'the Act') was registered. ... JUSTICE ASHOK S.KINAGI WRIT PETITION NO. 18301 OF 2025 (S-RES) BETWEEN: THE #HL_STA....
2025 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 53499 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, P. V. BALAKRISHNAN, JJ
It is a settled law, as held by the Hon'ble Apex Court in Shivamma v. Karnataka Housing Board [2025 KHC 6789], that once the State chooses to litigate, it must shoulder the same responsibilities and abide by the same limitations that bind every litigant.
2025 Supreme(Online)(Ori) 4137 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
SASHIKANTA MISHRA
The law relating to limitation has received a fresh look by the Supreme Court recently in the case of Shivamma V. Karnataka Housing Board & Others 2025 SCC Online SC 1969. ... It would be worthwhile to refer to the observations of the Supreme Court in Chief Post Master General & Others (supra) as quoted with approval in Shivamma (Supra) ,which read as follows:- “212.
2025 Supreme(Online)(Kar) 38604 • India - THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA
D K SINGH AND RAJESH RAI K
VS KARNATAKA HOUSING BOARD & ORS - 2025 SCC ONLINE SC 1969, while dismissing the massive delay in filing the appeal, has observed as under: "We deem it appropriate to make it abundantly clear that administrative lethargy and laxity can never ... Further, the Hon'ble Apex Court in the case of SHIVAMMA (DEAD) BY LRS. ... THE STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT VIKASA SOUDHA DR. AMBEDKAR VEEDHI, BANGALORE-560 001 2. ... THE COMMISSIONER HIGH COURT OF DEPARTMEN....
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