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Aland Communal Violence

Karnataka High Court stays state government’s decision to withdraw 52 criminal cases, including Aland communal violence

Karnataka High Court stays state government’s decision to withdraw 52 criminal cases, including Aland communal violence

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July 2, 2026

The Karnataka High Court has stayed the state government’s decision to withdraw 52 criminal cases, including seven related to the 2022 Aland communal violence. The court observed that prima facie the legal procedures were not properly followed, escalating the political confrontation between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP.