Law Commission of Karnataka Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore – 560 001

As on 31.01.2018 Law Commission of Karnataka Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore – 560 001

List of Files Registered as Research Files during 2009

Sl. Research File Subject Status/Position No. No. File is Closed by Re. Re-organization of Departments of Law, 1. LCK/R-01/2009 proceedings dtd. Parliamentary Affairs & Legislation 15/11/2011 a) Enactment on Euthanasia Petition from Report No.18 Smt. Karibasamma 2. LCK/R-02/2009 b) Repealing Sec. 309 of IPC – offence of Report No. 17 attempt to commit suicide Re. Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, 1993 – amendments suggested to Secs.44& 49 in the Report No.3 3. LCK/R-03/2009 Judgments of High Court of Karnataka in 1996 (7) Kar.L.J 215 & W.P. No.624/1996. Representation from the Lawyers of Hubli- 4. LCK/R-04/2009 Pending “Rules of Recruitment of Judicial Officers” Re: Indian Penal Code – Proposal to amend Report No.11 5. LCK/R-05/2009 Section 498-A Re: Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1932 – proposal to withdrawn Notification No.HD 24 6. LCK/R-06/2009 Report No.2 PCR 79 date 31.8.1979 issued under Section 10 of the 7. LCK/R-07/2009 Human Organs Transplantation Act, 1994 Report No.31 Re: Duty of State to make law known to the 8. LCK/R-08/2009 Public before it is brought into force and to Report No.25 furnish copies of any law at any time. Re : Ensuring Accountability about disposal File is closed by 9. LCK/R-09/2009 of cases which are required to be disposed off proceeding dated within the statutory limit 23/12/2010 Re: Measures to ensure accountability of the State for brining the new law into force 10. LCK/R-10/2009 (A) Delay on the part of the Govt. Report No.25 (B) Delay on the part of the Governor Report No.22 RE: Accountability of the State to notify the 11. LCK/R-11/2009 Rules and constitute the authorities Report No.25 necessary for implementing legislation. To amend Report No.12 1. Order VII & Order IV of the CPC, 1908 & 12. LCK/R-12/2009 2. Sec. 17 and relevant Rules of the

Registration Act, 1908. 2

Re: Enactment of Law on Prohibition of 13. LCK/R-13/2009 Report No.30 Religious Conversion To amend Sec.306 of the Indian Succession 14. LCK/R-14/2009 Report No.5 Act, 1925 File closed vide Re. Rehabilitation of Mentally ill persons who 15. LCK/R-15/2009 proceedings dated are cured fully or substantially 27.09.2016 Re: Sec.125 Cr.P.C. Rationalization of 16. LCK/R-16/2009 Report No.5 Alimony Laws

List of Files registered as Research Files during 2010

Sl. Research File Subject Status/Position No. No. Re: Amendment to certain provisions to 1. LCK/R-1/2010 Report No.4 Lokayukta Act, 1984 Re: Amendment to Sec. 4 of the Karnataka 2. LCK/R-2/2010 Report No.13 High Court Act, 1961 Re: Case and Counter Case (Sec. 225 of 3. LCK/R-3/2010 Report No.21 Cr.P.C) Re: Amendment to Karnataka Court Fees & 4. LCK/R-4/2010 Report No.9 Suits Valuation Act, 1958 5. LCK/R-5/2010 Re: Amendment to Sec.249 & 256 of Cr.P.C Report No.10 Re: Amendment to delete Proviso (3) to Sec. 6. LCK/R-6/2010 Report No.7 309 of Cr.P.C Re: Amendment to Sec. 482 (7-6-10) of 7. LCK/R-7/2010 Report No.8 Cr.P.C 1973 8. LCK/R-8/2010 Re: Change of Name Report No.24 Re: Amendment to Schedule of the Karnataka Stamp Act 1957 & Schedule-II of 9. LCK/R-9/2010 the Karnataka Court Fee & Suit Valuation Report No.20 Act 1958 relating to procedure in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1966 File is closed by 10. LCK/R-10/2010 Repealing of the Madras Estate Abolition Act proceedings dtd. 23/11/2010

List of Files registered as Research Files during 2011

Sl. Research File Subject Status/Position No. No. 1. LCK/R-1/2011 High Court Reference Re. Motor Vehicles File is closed by Accidents – Third Party Risk Insurance proceedings dated 12/08/2011 2. LCK/R-2/2011 Re: Amendment to Karnataka Irrigation File is closed by order (Levy of Betterment) Act, 1957 dtd.01/08/2011 3. LCK/R-3/2011 Re: Amendment to Indian Registration Act, Report No.16 1908 4. LCK/R-4/2011 Re: Amendment to Workmen’s Report No.14 Compensation Act, 1953 5. LCK/R-5/2011 Re: Amendment to Sec. 95 (5) of the KLR Report No.15 Act 6. LCK/R-6/2011 Re: Rationalizing Sentencing in Indian Penal Pending Code 7. LCK/R-7/2011 Re: Amendment to Registration Act for Report No.19 compulsory registration of all kinds of agreements regarding transfer of immovable properties 8. LCK/R-8/2011 Revision of Court Fees specified under File is closed by Section 26 of the Karnataka Court Fees & proceeding dated Suits Valuation Act, 1958 09.09.2015 9. LCK/R-9/2011 Re: Duty of State to make law known to the Report No.25 Public before it is brought into force and to furnish copies of any law at any time. 10. LCK/R-10/2011 Re. Amendment to Sec.9 & 10 and Rule 72 File is closed under of the Karnataka Municipal Corporation Act proceedings dated 12/10/2011 11. LCK/R-11/2011 High Court Reference in File is closed by W.P. No.39144/2010 (SC/ST) proceedings dated 18/10/2011 12. LCK/R-12/2011 Re: Enactment for banning plastic bags File is closed by order (Banning Manufacturing & Using) dated 03.07.2012 13. LCK/R-13/2011 Re: Citizens’ Charter closed by order dated 06/07/2012

14. LCK/R-14/2011 High Court Reference in MFA Nos.20438 to File is closed under 20444, 20437 & 20445/2011 (MV) a/w proceedings dated Misc.Civil Nos.101592/2011, 101602/2011, 13/02/2012 101600/2011, 101598/2011, 101588/2011, 101590/2011, 101604/2011 & 101585/2011

15. LCK/R-15/2011 Re: Amendment to Hindu Marriage Act, File closed by 1955 proceedings dated 26/09/2011 16. LCK/R-16/2011 Re : Prevention of Suicide Closed by proceedings dated 19.09.2014 17. LCK/R-17/2011 High Court Reference in W.P. Nos.28101- File is closed by 28108 & 28612-28613/2010 (LA-BDA) proceedings dtd. 03/02/2012 18. LCK/R-18/2011 Re. Amendment to registration of power of File closed by Attorney to transfer property proceeding dated 15.11.2012 19. LCK/R-19/2011 Re : High Court Reference in W.P. File is closed by No.26598/2010 (SC/ST) proceedings dated 25/12/2011 20. LCK/R-20/2011 Re. Reference by the High Court to amend File closed by Section 13 of the Family Court Act, 1984 proceedings dtd. 01/12/2011

List of Files registered as Research Files during 2012

Sl. Research File Subject Status/Position No. No. File is closed by Re: High Court Reference in W.P. 1. LCK/R-1/2012 proceedings dtd. No.34952/2011(APMC) 08/03/2012

Re: Regulating exhibiting or exposing 2. LCK/R-2/2012 Report No.32 carcasses of animals etc., to public view File closed vide Work Culture & Holidays (Public, General, 3. LCK/R-3/2012 proceedings dated Restricted etc.,) 25.06.2015 File is closed by Re: Reference by High Court in MFA 4. LCK/R-4/2012 proceedings dtd. No.3391/2006 (MV) 05/03/2012 Re. Representation from Dr. S.R.Leela. MLC, Closed by proceedings 5. LCK/R-5/2012 for enactment of laws to provide equal dated 03/07/2012 protection to men as well as women Re: Amendment to Right to Information Act, Closed by order dated 6. LCK/R-6/2012 2005 07.09.2012 Re. Amendment to the Karnataka Civil Closed by proceeding 7. LCK/R-7/2012 Service (General Recruitment) Rules 1977 dated 07.11.2012 Re. Amendment to certain provisions of IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act, Maintenance, Domestic Violence, Custody of the Child, Closed under 8. LCK/R-8/2012 sharing property on divorce or judicial proceedings separation, sexual harassment, training to 13.08.2013 the Judges, Education at School levels, data collection and media Ban on Cultivation of Tobacco in the State 9. LCK/R-9/2012 Pending of Karnataka Re. Rationalizing sentence in Panchayat Raj 10. LCK/R-10/2012 Report No.23 Act File closed by Re. Amendment to the Karnataka Civil 11. LCKR/11/2012 proceedings Service (General Recruitment )Rules, 1977 Dt.31/10/2012 Re. Reserve the seats for members of File closed by 12. LCK/R-12/2012 backward classes in the Committee of Co- proceedings operative Societies Dt.18-07-2013 Re. Enactment of an Act for prevention of atrocities on Nomadic & Semi-nomadic File closed by 13. LCK/R-13/2012 tribes in Karnataka on the line of the proceedings Dt. Central Act i.e., the SC/ST (Prevention of 15-07-2013 Atrocities) Act, 1963 7

Re. Rationalizing sentence in Municipalities 14. LCK/R-14/2012 Report No.26 Act 1964 Re. Reservation to the post of President & File closed by 15. LCK/R-15/2012 Vice-president of Grama Panchayath proceedings treating each village panchayat as a uit Dt.18-07-2013 File closed vide Re. Representation of Sri. Manjappa for 16. LCK/R-16/2012 proceeding compassionate appointment dt.15-01-2013 Re: Reference by the High Court of Karnataka in Writ Petition No.12971/2012 c/w W.P.Nos.12976/2012, 12977/2012 & 17. LCK/R-17/2012 Report No.28 12978/2012 (GM-CPC) – Amendment to Section 63 of the Karnataka Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1958 File closed by Re. 237th Report of Law Commission of Inida 18. LCK/R-18/2012 proceedings on “Compounding of IPC offences Dated:18-07-2013 Re. Representation of Sri. Mahalingaiah for File closed by appointment as Village Accountant under proceedings Dated 19. LCK/R-19/2012 the Reservation Quota of 5% of the 18-07-2013 Physically Handicapped Persons

List of Files registered as Research Files during 2013 Sl. Research File Subject Status/Position No. No. 1. LCK-R-01/2013 Rationalizing Sentencing in the Report No.29 Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act 1976 2. LCK-R-02/2013 Law against crime of Rape –Amendment to I.P.C. Report No.27 Cr.P.C. and Indian Evidence Act 3. Representation from S.M.Sajjihola, Advocate Koppala, for Amendment / Enactment of LCK/R-03/2013 1. K.C.A.(CCA) Rules,1957 2. Karnataka State Commission for File closed by S.C./S.T. Act 2002. order 3. The Right to Information Act 2005 Dt.01-07-2013 4. The Protection of Human Rights Act 1983 and

5. The Karnataka Land Revenue Act,1964 and CPC. 4. Re. Shri.Sudheesh Pai, Research Scholar, File closed by LCK/R-04/2013 Art.290 – Regarding adjustment of expenses of the proceedings courts etc., in the Administration of Justice. dated 20.01.2014 Making certain recommendations to the State File closed by 5. LCK/R-05/2013 Government to amend the provisions of Sec.136 (2) order & (3) of the Land Revenue Act with regard to Dt.01-07-2013 provision of appeal and for condonation of delay in preferring the appeal by the appellate authority if the appellant has made out sufficient ground 6. LCK/R-06/2013 Hon’ble Justice Ram Mohan Reddy - Report No.33 Re. To amend the pleader’s fee set out in Rule 33 of the Karnataka Minimum Wages Rules 1958, by fixing a fee commensurate with performing service of the learned counsel in terms of today’s money value

List of Files registered as Research Files during 2014

Sl. Research File Subject Status/Position No. No. 1. LCK-R-01/2014 Amendment to Section 8 & 10 of Indian Penal Code Report No.41 to include transgender 2. LCK-R-02/2014 Re. Amendment to Rule 230 of the Karnataka File closed vide Motor vehicles Rules, 1989 proceedings dated 03.08.2016 3. LCK-R-03/2014 Re. Amendment to section32 of Indian Evidence Pending Act- whether it is necessary that dying declarations shall be recorded in the presence of judicial officers. 4. LCK-R-04/2014 Representation of Sri.K.T Thimmareddy, KAS (retd) Pending regarding his views on delivery of justice in his book “Eccharada Kannu” 5. LCK-R-05/2014 Refrence by High court of Karnataka reg. Report No.40 prescription under section 321-B of Karnataka Municipal Corporatiom At,1976

List of Files registered Research Files during 2015

Sl. Research File Subject Status/Position No. No. 1. LCK-R-01/2015 Delegated legislation/Subordinate legislation – Report No.39 compiling and publishing of Delegated Legislation/Subordinate Legislation in respect of Laws enacted by Karnataka and Central Legislature 2. LCK-R-02/2015 Re. Reference by Special Secretary, Law Dept., reg. Report No.36 lacunae in operation of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, in providing equal rights to Christian women from Mysuru & Coorg regions of Karnataka in their ancestral properties. 3. LCK-R-03/2015 Representation of Sri. Sridhar Hegde Vargasara, File closed vide Secy, Agriculturists Welfare Committee requesting order dated the Commission to amend Sec.441 IPC to 03.08.2015 effectively prosecute the tresspassers under Criminal law rather than civil law 4. LCK-R-04/2015 Re. Reference from Prl. Secy, Dept. of Law, seeking File closed vide opinion/report of the LCK to amend the present proceedings provisions of law which are favorable to the women dated folk 24.07.2015 5. LCK-R-05/2015 Amendment of CPC to provide for mandatory Report No.38 directions to the tenant to deposit rent in eviction suit/if the suit is for eviction of tenant 6. LCK-R-06/2015 Karnataka Lokayukta Bill, 2014 Report No.37

7. LCK-R-07/2015 The need to amend the provisions of Chapter XXI-A pending of the Cr.P.C., 1973, which deals with plea bargaining

List of Research Files registered during 2016 Sl. Research File Subject Status/Position No. No. 1. LCK-R-01/2016 Representation of Sri. Raghu requesting for a pending direction to the concerned authorities for issuance of caste certificate mentioning his caste as Adi- karnataka 2. LCK-R-02/2016 A common representation from Ondede, Karnataka pending Sexual Minorities Forum and Jeeva Organisation requesting to direct the Govt. of Karnataka to repeal Section 36A of the Karnataka Police Act, to amend Section 377 of IPC and to constitute a Commission for Transgender. 3. LCK-R-03/2016 Reference from Principal Secy, Law Dept. seeking Closed vide suggestions and inputs on the issues raised by the proceeding dated Registrar General, High Court of Karnataka to the 30.01.2018 opinion on judicial process Re. Engineering

List of Files registered as Research Files during 2017 Sl. Research File Subject Status/Position No. No. 1. LCK-R-01/2017 Copy of email representation from Dr. Prakash pending Harishchandra, Wenlock Hospital, Mangalore addressed to the Health Minister, Govt. of Karnataka requesting to create a panel to look into the possibilities to enhance punishment prescribed in “The Karnataka Prohibition of violence against Medicare Service Personnel and damage to property in Medicare Service Institutions Act, 2009” for those who violate the Act and damage the property. 2. LCK-R-02/2017 Effective & stringent legal measures to prevent pending tragic deaths of children trapped inside abandoned open bore-wells in the State of Karnataka

3. LCK-R-03/2017 Representation of the General Secretary, pending Karnataka Karmika Kalyana Pratishthana requesting the Commission for recommending the Govt. of Karnataka for providing incentives towards BBMP in collecting tax.

4. LCK-R-04/2017 Representation of the General Secretary, Karnatka pending Karmika Kalyana Pratishthana requesting the Commission for recommending the Govt. of Karnataka for making amendment to building & other Construction Act, 1996 & Rules 1998 for providing incentives towards supporting BBMP in collecting tax.

5. LCK-R-05/2017 Hon’ble High Court Judgment passed in Criminal pending Petition NO.101939/2015

6. LCK-R-06/2017 Reference from the Prl. Secy, Dept. of Law, Govt. of Report No.42 Karnataka to give opinion on the report titled “Report on Backwardness, inadequacy of representation and administrative efficiency in Karnataka” submitted by Addl. Secretary, Govt. of Karnataka

7. LCK-R-07/2017 Adulteration of food, drinks and drugs – proposal pending to amend sections 272, 273, 274 & 275 of the Indian Penal Code for enhancing punishment provided therein. 13

8. LCK-R-08/2017 The initiative of the Government of India to enact Report No.44 “National Water Framework Act – an overview from the angle of feasibility, expediency and constitutionality 9. LCK-R-09/2017 Representation from Sri. N.S. Dafedar, Former Report No.45 Dist. & Sessions Judge, requesting the Commission to bring in amendment to Sections 4 & 5 of Karnataka Departmental enquiries (Enforcement of Attendance of Witnesses, Production of documents and Miscellaneous Provisions Act), 1981 10. LCK-R-10/2017 Email representation of Dr. Akshay Bajad, resident pending of Mumbai requesting the commission to consider his suggestions for implementation of his proposal for introduction of “Introductory Hour” & opinion poll in the proceedings of the Parliament of India & Legislative houses of State.

List of Miscellaneous subjects registered during 2010

Sl. Subject Miscellaneous Remarks/Status No. File No. 01. Reference from Dy. Registrar, High Court Misc.No.1/2010 File closed vide order of Karnataka for taking steps inter-alia dated 13.09.2010 for speedy disposal of cases pending in Courts 02. Forwarded Representation from Shri. R. Misc. No.2/2010 File closed vide order B. Shankar, Advocate to implement the dated 09.09.2010 circular No.C.P/Samanya-2/2008-09 dtd. 1st August 2008 issued by the Commissioner of Police, Bangalore scrupulously 03. Reference from Registrar General, High Misc. No.3/2010 File closed vide order Court of Karnataka to examine to bring dated 03.11.2010 amendments to “The Advocates Act, 1961. 04. Representation from Sri. M. Jagadish, to Misc.No.4/2010 File Closed vide order give direction to the Court of JMFC dated 04.12.2010 Hagari, Bellary, to grant him justice 05. Representation of Renuk Vijay V. Mandi Misc.No.5/2010 File closed vide order director, Karnataka State Organised, dated 08.11.2010 Unorganised Workers Multi-purpose Co- operative Society Ltd., to Supply copy of G.O containing establishment & terms of Law Commission of Karnataka 06. Reference by Registrar General – Re. Misc.No.6/2010 Closed as per order Order passed in M.F.A. No.12236/2006 dtd.24.12.2010 dated 10/08/2010 by the Division Bench of Hon’ble High Court

List of Miscellaneous subjects registered during 2011

Sl. Subject Miscellaneous Remarks/Status No. File No. 01. Representation from Smt. Shashikala Misc.No.1/2011 Closed by order regarding complaint against Shri. dtd.13/04/2011. Ramakrishna and 6 others 02. Devolution of property of Hindu woman Misc. No.2/2011 File closed vide order dying intestate however after her marriage dated 15.07.2011 03. Representation from Sri. M.B. Biradar, Misc. No.3/2011 File closed vide order Retd Judicial Officer for suggesting to dated 01/06/2011 consider inordinate (legally unexplained & agonized) delay as the corruption in kind through express legislation. 04. From Principal Secretary to Govt. Fuel Misc.No.4/2011 File closed Department No.EN147EBS2010 dated dtd.01/06/2011 27/12/2010 05. Representation from Sri. Vishwanath reg. a Misc.No.5/2011 File closed by Order Land dispute between him and his cousin dtd.20/08/2011. 06. Copy of representation from Sri. K. Misc.No.6/2011 File closed by order dated Basappa, Asst. Sub-Inspector of Police 20/08/2011. addressed to His Excellency the Governor of Karnataka requesting him to grant him promotion, gradation promotion and PSI Promotion 07 Representation from Smt. Janakamma Misc. No.7/2011 File closed by order requesting for securing financial assistance dtd.15/10/2011. for educating children 08 Representation from Sri. Dinesh K. Bhat on Misc. No.8/2011 Representation is closed behalf of Sri. Balekedarara Hitharakshana as per order dtd. Vedike, Puttur, requesting the Commission 30/11/2011 to make recommendation to the Govt. for Registration of certain documents or class of documents as opposed to public policy u/Sec. 22-A of the Registration Act, 1908

List of Miscellaneous subjects registered during 2012

Sl. Subject Miscellaneous Remarks No. File No. 1. Re: Representation from Shri. Misc. No.01/2012 File Closed by order Narasimha, Ex-Sheristdar on behalf of dated 30.11.2012 Shri. B.A. Patil re. submission of proposal to the Accountant General of Karnataka for grant of pensionary benefit 2. Re: Representation from Shri. Misc. No.02/2012 File Closed by order Basanagowda requesting the dated 27/08/2012 commission to make arrangements to register his name as the khatedar in tenancy column “TNESR” & “TNT” 3. Representation from Sri. Narasimha, Misc.No.03/2012 File Closed by order Ex-Shirestedar, GPA holder of Sri. dated 04.09.2012 B.N. Patil reg. claim of arrears of pay and arrears 4. Representation from Sri. Narasimha, Misc.No.04/2012 File Closed by order Ex-Shirestedar, GPA holder of Sri. dated 27.08.2012 B.N. Patil reg. contravention of Laws and Rules by the authorities with an intention to seek bribe. 5. Representation from People’s Welfare Misc.No.05/2012 File closed by order association tuning of the govt. dated 26.12.2012 mechanism and eradication of corruption and to initiate action against file hiding officials 6. Re: Representation from Shri Shivaiah Misc.No.06/2012 File closed by order reg. mutation of his name in pahani dated 02.06.2012 and other revenue records 7. Representation from Kum. J Savitha Misc.NO.07/2012 File closed by order Gowda seeking the permission of the dated 02.06.2012 commission for establishing legal advisory cell & family advisory cell 8. Representation from K V Hiremath Misc. No.08/2012 Closed by order requesting the commission to direct dated 04.10.2012 the prl. secy, F.D. Bangalore to sanction 6th pay scale to State Govt. Employees of Karnataka 9. Representation of Sri. Narasimha reg. Misc.NO.09/2012 Closed by order grant of T.A & D.A dated 17.12.2012 10. Representation of Patre Srikantappa Misc.NO.10/2012 Closed by order on personal grievance dated 24.12.2012 17

11. Representation of Sri. M.S. Halewar Misc.No.11/2012 Closed by order suggesting amendment to Section dated 24.12.2012 498A of IPC

List of Misc. files registered & disposed of during 2013

Sl. Subject Miscellaneous Remarks No. File No. 1. Re : Representation from Sri. Helwar to Misc. No.01/2013 File Closed by proceeding make recommendations for enacting dated 02/12/2014 the Karnataka Public Trust Act and a separate department for the same to help the general public 2. Representation from Sri. Helwar, Misc. No.02/2013 Closed by order dated Advocate recommending the Govt. for 01.10.2013 reservation of 4% quota to the nomadic & paranomadic persons u/s 15(4) & 16(4) of the Constitution 3 Representation from Sri. Helawar, Misc. No.03/2013 Closed by order dated Advocate reg. recommending the govt. 18.07.2013 to give reservating, promotion to the nomadic & paranomadic persons in Govt. depts.. 4 Representation from Sri. Narasimha, Misc.No.04/2013 Closed by order dated Ex-Shirestadar, reg. not allowing the 26.06.2013 decision laid down by the High Court for appointment on compassionate ground and for protecting SC & ST of their harassment 5 Representation from Sri. Misc.No.05/2013 File ordered to be closed Venkatarama, Stenographer, High on 28-03-2013 Court of Karnataka reg. recommending the Govt. to introduce BDA (Amendment) Act, 1999 and to amend the provision of Sec.38C of the BDA Act 6 Representation from Sri. Helawar, Misc.No.06/2013 File ordered to be closed Advocate requesting to have an Act to on 10.01.2014 correct the wrong entry of caste and issue caste certificate 7 Representation from Sri. Helawar, Misc.No.07/2013 File ordered to be closed Advocate reg. to have an Act for on 07.09.2013 correcting of caste for children born by inter-caste or inter-religion married couple 8 Representation from Sri. Helawar, Misc.No.08/2013 File ordered to be closed Advocate reg. amending the rules on 20.08.2013 relating to the reservation quota for five terms in the Karnataka Gram 19

Panchayat and Local Body elections continuously 9 Reference from Prl. Secy, Dept. of Law, Misc. No.9/2013 File closed vide Opinion Justice & Human Rights, Vidhana dated 08.11.2013 Soudha seeking opinion of LCK reg. amendment to Sec. 89 of CPC 10 Reference from Prl. Secy, Dept. of Law, Misc. No.10/2013 File ordered to be closed Justice & Human Rights, Vidhana on 09.10.2013 Soudha reg. seeking opinion about consultation paper on “Electoral reforms” sent by Law Commission of India 11 Representation from C. Nandishappa, Misc. No.11/2013 File ordered to be closed Bangalore requesting the LCK to give on 25-01-2014 direction to the D.C. Office Bangalore for causing loss to the farm of 20 acres by receiving the amount from the palm of the officers who committed fraud 12 Reference from PRL. Secy, Dept. of Misc.No.12/2013 File ordered to be closed Law, Justice and Human Rights on 25-10-2014 seeking opinion of LCK on Prevention Opinion sent to the of matrimonial alliance (in the name of Government honour & tradition) 13 Re. Regulation of admission in the Misc.No.13/2013 closed vide order dated Hyderabad-Karnataka region and 23.09.2013 reservation in appointment for Hyderabad Karnataka region 14 Representation from Sri. Praveen Misc.No.14/2013 File closed on Gowda reg. Exploitation of land for 10.01.2014 labour quarters by construction industry – legislation be passed making it a criminal offence 15 Representation from Sri. Shivanhanber Misc.No.15/2013 File closed on 20-9-2013 regarding regularizing the services of daily wages employees working in Govt. offices as regular employees 16 Representation from Shri. Vikram Misc.No.16/2013 File closed on 01-10- Vedamurthy regarding to enact a law 2013 for establishing a separate cell for registering complaints in Taluk/District levels 17 Reference from PRL. Secy, Dept. of Misc.No.17/2013 File closed on 19-10- Law, Justice and Human Rights 2013 seeking opinion of LCK Re. Response of law commission to the Spl. Leave 20

petition No.5073/2011 on amendment on Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. 18 Re. Shri. D. Venkanagowda, for Misc.No.18/2013 File closed on amendment to Art.348(2) of 18.01.2014 Constitution of India 19 Re.Letter from Registrar General, High Misc.No.19/2013 Court of Karnataka seeking view of Report No.28 LCK on customary judicial system in India 20 Representation of Sri. Mallappa- to Misc.No.20/2013 File closed on take action against secretariat officials 05.012.2013 for giving false information to the court 21 Reoresentation of Sri. Chandrashekar Misc.No.21/2013 File closed on 05-12- B.Kalyanshetty to give proper 2013 guidelines to Premier Automobiles Ltd for giving balance of wages to him on his VRS 22 Representation of Sri. A.T. Misc.No.22/2013 File closed on Krishnamurthy to giving directions to 05-12-2013. the Tahasildar & Sub Registrar for taking action against persons who have illegally occupied Govt. land 23 Reference by Prl. Secretary, dept. of Misc.No.23/2013 File closed on Law, Justice and Human Rights, 31.01.2014 seeking views of LCK for implementation of 193rd report by Law Commission of India. 24 Reference by Prl.Secretary, dept. of Misc.No.24/2013 File ordered to be closed Law, Justice and Human Rights, on 25.03.2014 seeking views of LCK for implementation of 89th report by Law Commission of India. 25 Reference by Prl.Secretary, dept. of Misc.No.25/2013 Closed vide order dated Law, Justice and Human Rights, 21.01.2014 seeking views of LCK for implementation of 194th report by Law Commission of India.

List of Misc. files registered during the year -2014.

Sl. Reference/Subject Miscellaneous Remarks No. File No. 1. Reference from Deputy Closed the file as it was Secretary, Dept. of Law LCK/Misc.01/2014 earlier registered in Justice & Human Rights Misc.23/13 seeking views of the L.C.K. for (order on 18.01.2014) implementation of 193rd report of Law Commission of India 2. Representation of Arifulla File Closed on Sharif to issue direction to the LCK/Misc.02/2014 05-02-2014 concerned authority to restore the property stated in the representation of the petitioner who is a GPA Holder. 3. Representation of Sri. File converted to Mahantagouda B.Biradar LCK/Misc.03/2014 Research file Clarification to Rule 4(D) of LCK/R-01/2014 the Rules relating to marriage certificate & to introduce benefit of Sec. 6 of Hindu Succession Act 4. Representation of Sri. LCK/Misc.04/2014 File closed vide Narasimha, Ex-Shirestedar, to proceeding dated issue circular to mention the 20.10.2014 name of the deceased cultivator in Col. No.9 of Pahani 5. Reference from Principal LCK/Misc.05/2014 File converted to Secretary, Dept. of Law Research file seeking opinion on ‘Dying LCK/R-03/2014 Declaration’ of a victim as observed in para-9 of the judgment of Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka. 6. Re: Reference by the Principal Misc.No.06/2014 closed vide opinion Secretary, Dept. of Law, Govt. dated 12.11.2014 of Karnataka seeking opinion of the Law Commission of Karnataka on

i) The Court of Wards Acts (Repeal) Bill, 2010 ii) The Code of Civil Procedure (Karnataka Amendment) Bill, 2010 7. Re. Representation of Sri. Misc.No.07/2014 File closed vide Shivaswamy of T. Narasipura proceeding dated seeking suitable remedy for 22

partition among brothers of 11.11.2014 the Joint Family without discrimination

8. Re. Representation of Sri. S. Misc.No.08/2014 File closed vide Narasimhamurthy, State proceeding dated General Secretary, Karnataka 11.11.2014 State Safai Karmachari’s Welfare Society (R), H. Siddaiah Road, Bangalore seeking to issue direction to the Commissioner, BBMP to pay the arrears of Salary & other expenses met by them.

9. Representation of Sri. Mastan Misc.No.09/2014 File closed vide Ali, Gulbarga seeking to issue proceeding dated direction to PSI, Faridabad 11.11.2014 Police Station, Gulbarga to register his complaint against assault and torture done by PSI Krishnamurthy, Central Prison, Gulbarga on 02.07.2013

10. Representation of Sri. Misc. No.10/2014 File closed vide Siddalingegowda, World proceeding dated Human Rights Fighter, 02.12.2014 Tumkur seeking amendment to Sec.377 of IPC to the effect that unnatural sexual activities with animals can be performed with due consent.

11. The Karnataka Lokayukta Bill, Misc.No.11/2014 Report No.37 2014

12. The Karnataka Marriages Misc.No.12/2014 Report No.35 (Registration and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1976

13. The Karnataka Evil & Misc.No.13/2014 Report No.34 Inhuman Practices, Prevention & Eradication Bill, 2014

14. Amendment to KPSC Misc.No.14/2014 converted to research file recruitment rules on the lines No.LCK/R-1/2015 of UPSC recruitment rules

15. Re: Representation of Sri. Misc. No.15/2014 Filed closed vide Praveen L Gowda regarding proceeding dated constant break-ins, thefts, 13.10.2014 23

incursions in his residence.

16. Representation of Bharatiya Misc. No.16/2014 Filed closed vide Muslim Mahila Andolan to proceeding dated bring about a gender-just Muslim Personal Law based 22.01.2015 on the Holy Quran

17. Re: Representation of Misc. No.17/2014 Filed closed vide Muthanna requesting proceeding dated Euthanasia and Superstition 13.10.2014 Act

18. Representation of Sri. S.M. Misc.No.18/2014 Filed closed vide Sajjehola, Adv., Re. Karnataka proceeding dated Civil Services Rules, 1958 10.11.2014

19. Re: Representation of Sri. K. T. Misc.No.19/2014 File converted into Thimmareddy, KAS (Retd.) Research case regarding his views on LCK/R-4/2014 Delivery of Justice in his book “Š›Ðà¤Ð·Ð ‘Ð±Ôé

20. Re: Amendment to Rule 230 of Misc. No.20/2014 converted into Karnataka Motor Vehicles Research case Rules, 1989. LCK/R-2/2014

21. Re. Reference by Government Misc. No.21/2014 File closed by sending of Karnataka regarding opinion dated difficulties being faced by 08.07.2015 Central Economic Intelligence

Bureau, New Delhi & amendment of Indian Evidence Act.

22. Representation of Sri. N. Misc.No.22/2014 File closed vide Vinod, Kamakshipalya, proceeding dated Bangalore making allegation against Sri. M. Ravishankar, 02.12.2014 Director, Govt. Printing Press about illegal transactions and causing loss to the Govt. and further requested to appoint an IAS officer for the development of the Dept.

23. Re. Reference from Prl. Secy., Misc.No.23/2014 File converted into Dept. of Law, seeking Research case opinion/Report of the LCK to LCK/R-04/2015) amend the present provisions 27.05.2015 of law which are favourable to the womenfolk. 24

24. Re. Representation of Sri. C. Misc.No.24/2014 File closed vide chamayya, Superintendent, proceeding dated Mysore University, seeking 03.12.2014 direction to the concerned for reserving 3% of vacancies for promotion to the persons with disabilities as per the order of Supreme Court of India dated 08.10.2013

25. Representation of Sri. M.P. Misc.No.25/2014 File closed vide Damodar reg. the pensioners proceeding dated retired earlier to 01.07.1993 02.12.2014 are not allowed to avail the benefit of IV Pay Commission as allowed to Central Govt. Employees.

26. Representation of Sri. M.S. Misc.No.26/2014 File closed vide Thoraskar to give directions to proceeding dated the Madhyavrthi Bank, Sirsi to 02.12.2014 return the interest of Rs.2,500/- to the farmer collected unlawfully from them.

27. Representation of Sri. M.P. Misc.No.27/2014 File closed vide Damodar, reg. payment of proceeding dated pension and special pension in 02.12.2014 pursuance of the G.O.No. „…(ÁÆÙÓÈÐ) 27 ¼…Š¹ý 2007 B’lore dated 13.10.2010

28. Representation of Sri. Misc.No.28/2014 File closed vide Dayanand Shankar Katari, proceeding dated Deputy Tahsildar, Nada 20.12.2014 Kacheri, Jumbarawada to give directions to the Tahsildar – Joyida to release withheld salary and to pay his regular salary from July, 2014

29. Reference from the Prl. Secy., Misc.No.29/2014 File closed vide Dept. of Law seeking opinion of the LCK for giving its opinion dated comments/views for 21.01.2015 implementation of the recommendations contained in the 247th Report of Law Commission of India in Sections 41 to 48 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 25

30. Letter of the Prl. Secy, Misc.No.30/2014 File closed by sending Transport Dept., seeking opinion opinion of the Commission regarding upgrading the skills 19.12.2014 and driving techniques of drivers for achieving better fuel efficiency

31. Rep. of Sri. Ananthesh, re. Misc.No.31/2014 File closed vide amendment to Karnataka proceeding dated Forest Act, ST and other 08.07.2015 Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) act, CPC, Karnataka SC & ST (Prohibition of Transfer of Certain Lands) Act, 1978, to introduce law in Muslim Law, Law to control population, law reg. medium of language and surrogacy Act and Constitution of India

32. Representation of Sri. D.T. Misc.No.32/2014 File closed vide Muniyappa of Bellary for proceeding dated making reservation to the 23.12.2014 SC/ST Candidates/Advocates for the post of Notary

33. Representation of Sri. S. Misc.No.33/2014 File closed vide Shivaswamy of T. Narasipur, proceeding dated Mysore Dist., requesting to 23.12.2014 introduce law for equal partition in the joint family properties even though it is registered or otherwise to help many poor families to avoid fraud and cheating while effecting partition.

List of Misc. files registered during the year -2015.

Sl. Reference/Subject Misc. File No. Remarks No. 1. Representation of Sri. Arif Ulla Misc. No.01/2015 Closed vide Sharif to direct the concerned proceedings dated

authorities to implement the 22.01.2015 order passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court to evict the trespassers and to hand over the land

2. Representation of Sri.V.N. Misc.No.02/2015 Closed vide Bhagwat, Baraballi reg. proceedings dated

inability to act as per Section 23.02.2015 38-A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 by the Assistant Commissioner, Karwar

3. Representation of Sri. Mylappa Misc.No.3/2015 Closed vide requesting the commission to proceedings dated

pass necessary orders to the 01.04.2015 concerned authorities not to vacate him from his land

4. Representation of Sri. Misc.No.4/2015 Closed vide Venugopal on behalf of Smt. proceedings dated

Devamma resident of 01.04.2015 Bychanahalli, Hassan Dist., to give protection to her from the four persons named in the petition.

5. Petition of Sri. Muttuswamy, Misc.No.5/2015 Closed vide Yelahanka, Bengaluru to proceedings dated

direct the bank authorities to 01.04.2015 give Xerox copies of the original documents

6. Petition of Sri. Lakshman Misc.No.6/2015 Closed vide Swamy reg. the irregularities proceedings dated

in giving promotion to the 01.04.2015 government servants in various departments. 27

7. Petition of Sri. Kanakaraju Misc.No.7/2015 Closed vide seeking for direction to the proceedings dated

concerned authorities to 01.04.2015 extend protection for him to cultivate his land

8. Representation of Sri. G.N. Misc.No.8/2015 Closed vide Chama, to make amendment proceedings dated

to the government order made 01.04.2015 during August-September 2014 to regularize one employee from each gram panchayat office in the State.

9. Representation from the 5 Misc.No.9/2015 Closed vide owners of sawmills in Koppal proceedings dated

Dist. requesting the 01.04.2015 commission to reconsider Rule 2 of 5 B & 6A made in Spl. Official Gazette by Karnataka Forest Dept. dated 20.05.2013 with regard to Hyderabad- Karnataka region to implement the rules made in year 1997 to 2002 and to issue permit to continue their sawmills installed during the year 2003.

10. Representation of Sri. H.M. Misc.No.10/2015 Closed vide Virupaksha requesting the proceedings dated

Commission to consider his 01.04.2015 representation and compensate the loss caused to him by Tahasildar and Asst. Commissioner, Hassan Dist.

11. Reference by Spl. Secy., Law Misc.No.11/2015 Converted and Dept., reg. lacunae in registered as research operation of the Indian file No.LKC/R-2/2015 Succession Act, 1925, in vide Order dated providing equal rights to 23.03.2015 Christian women from Mysuru and Coorg regions of Karnataka in their ancestral properties 28

12. Reference by the Prl. Secy, Misc.No.12/2015 pending Dept of Law to suggest suitable measures for speedy trial in rape cases and effective prevention of atrocities on women

13. Representation of Sri. Misc.No.13/2015 Closed vide Narasimha on behalf of Sri. proceedings dated

Shivalingappa seeking 27.05.2015 direction to fix his seniority with retrospective effect from the date his junior was promoted

14. Representation of Executive Misc.No.14/2015 Closed vide Committee of Fisherman Co- proceedings dated

operative Societies Ltd., Kumta 27.05.2015 requesting the Commission to give report to the Court to take them as members of the society and to continue their membership.

15. Representation of teaching and Misc.No.15/2015 Closed vide non-teaching staff members of proceedings dated the Sarvothama Pre-University College, seeking order of 27.05.2015 withholding the permission for starting a new college by the side of their college

16. Representation of Sri. G. Misc.No.16/2015 Closed vide Munikrishna to give necessary proceedings dated directions to CM of Karnataka/DC of Bangalore 08.06.2015 District as per the Supreme Court order to sanction or grant his pension, gratuity & other benefits

17. Representation of Sri. R.S. Misc.No.17/2015 Closed vide Hegde requesting the proceedings dated Commission to give justice to him by conducting an enquiry 08.06.2015 & collecting materials on allegations made by him 29

18. Representation of Sri. Misc.No.18/2015 Closed vide Ningappa, Advocate, Yadgir proceedings dated District regarding giving age relaxation to the candidates 15.06.2015 belonging to OBC category in the direct recruitment of Civil Judge.

19. Re. Reference by the Prl. Secy, Misc.No.19/2015 Closed vide Opinion Dept. of Law, Govt. of dated Karnataka, seeking opinion of LCK on 250th Report of the 15.06.2015 Law Commission of India titled “Absolute laws: warranting immediate repeal (3rd interim report)”

20. Petition from the Advocates LCK/Misc.20/2015 Closed vide practicing at Pavagada proceedings dated requesting to take action against corrupt local officer 09.07.2015 Mallikarjunaiah by investigating his assets and constituting an enquiry committee to prove his misdeeds.

21. Representation of Sri. Gajanan LCK/Misc.21/2015 Closed vide Timma Naik, Advocate proceedings dated requesting to take legal action against the D.C., A.C., CMC of 22.07.2015 Karwar etc., for violating the order of Temporary Injunction passed by the Civil Judge, Karwar

22. Representation of Sri. R.S. LCK/Misc.22/2015 Closed vide Hegde requesting to issue proceedings dated direction to the Management of Nrupatunga High School to 22.07.2015 permit him to sign the attendance register and to allow him to continue in the post of SDA.

23. Representation of Sri. Sultan LCK/Misc.23/2015 Closed vide Ahmed, Social Worker, proceedings dated Belgaum, requesting : 30

1. Simple Procedure for 12.02.2016 change of name. 2. Reformation in judicial system 3. To amend the Karnataka Co-operative Societies Act, 1959 24. Reference by High Court of LCK/Misc.24/2015 pending Karnataka to make the Law Degree, a qualification for the posts connected to investigation, inquiries, supervising etc.

25. Re. Recommendation of Law LCK/Misc.25/2015 Closed vide Opinion Commission of India in its dated 08.12.2015 256th Report reg. amendment to the Divorce Act, 1869, The Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939, The Special Marriage Act, 1954, The Hindu Marriage Act 1955 and the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956.

26. Re. Request of some LCK/Misc.26/2015 Closed vide Fishermen Communities to proceedings dated suggest legal measures to sustain, protect and promote 31.08.2016 fish wealth and also to prohibit harvesting of juvenile fishes.

27. Representation of Sri. LCK/Misc.27/2015 Closed vide Karpanna Goundar, H.D. Kote proceedings dated Taluk, Mysore Dist., requesting that the Karnataka 20.08.2015 SC & ST (PTCL) Act, 1978 should not be applicable for the sale of land made prior to 01.01.1979.

28. Representation of Sri. T. LCK/Misc.28/2015 Closed vide Timmareddy requesting : proceedings dated 22.12.2016 1. For amendment of Hindu Succession Act, 2. To abolish the status of coparcener in Hindu Joint Family system as in Kerala. 31

3. To give maintenance to the married daughter in lieu of share as in the case of divorced wife etc. 29. Writ Petition filed by Sri. LCK/Misc.29/2015 Pending H.N.M. Prasad in the High Court of Karnataka to make suitable recommendations/suggestions to the State of Karnataka to define the procedure for holding enquiry against medical practitioners by amending Karnataka Karnataka Medical Registration Act, 1961 & Karnataka Medical Registration Rules, 1963.

30. Reference by the Prl. Secy., LCK/Misc.30/2015 Closed vide opinion Dept. of Law, Govt. of dated 21.09.2015 Karnataka to give opinion on the recommendations made by Law Commission of India for repealing The Marriages Validation Act, 1892 (2 of 1892) in its 249th Report

31. Representation of Sri. LCK/Misc.31/2015 Closed vide Siddanalingegowda requesting proceedings dated to make Law to prevent increasing Rapes, Sexual 08.01.2017 Assaults, Human Trafficking etc.

32. Anonymous representation of LCK/Misc.32/2015 Closed vide Physically Handicapped, proceedings dated Physically challenged, specially abled & contract workers 29.10.2015 requesting to issue directions to the Central Govt., & the State Govt. to comply with the directions issued by the Apex Court & High Court by providing reservation in the Govt. employment

33. Representation of Sri. G.N. LCK/Misc.33/2015 Closed vide Barki requesting to direct proceedings dated Nrupatunga Memorial High School, Gudnapura, Sirsi to appoint him to the post of Arts 32

Teacher under the grant-in-aid 29.10.2015 scheme and release his salary which is due to him since several years.

34. Reference by the principal LCK/Misc.34/2015 Closed vide opinion Secretary, Dept. of Law, Govt. dated 25.02.2016 of Karnataka to give opinion on the anomalies existing in the Hindu Succession Act, 1956

35. Representation of Sri. LCK/Misc.35/2015 Closed vide Gokarsab of Gangavathi, proceedings dated Koppal Dist., seeking grant of permanent Saguvali Chit in 11.11.2015 respect of one acre of land which he has been cultivating for the past 42 years

36. Representation of residents LCK/Misc.36/2015 Closed vide residing near Sharavathi river proceedings dated basin requesting to ban Sand Excavation in Sharavathi River 11.11.2015 basin

37. Representation of Sri. A.V. LCK/Misc.37/2015 Closed vide Anand, President of Kolar proceedings dated District Bar Association on behalf of the Advocates to 27.09.2016 amend some of the Laws mentioned in the representation

38. Representation of Smt. LCK/Misc.38/2015 Closed vide Karibasamma requesting to proceedings dated enact a law on Euthanasia 24.11.2015

39. Representation of Sri. A.S. LCK/Misc.39/2015 Closed vide Kulkarni of Belagavi District proceedings dated requesting that the Courts should not accept the Report 27.11.2015 of the Court Commissioners blindly without ascertaining its correctness 33

40. Re. Proposal of Govt. of India LCK/Misc.40/2015 Closed vide opinion to amend sub-section (1) of dated 08.12.2015 Section 10A of the Divorce Act, 1869 to stipulate a period of “one year” as minimum mandatory period of separate residence before filing a petition for divorce by mutual consent instead of the existing period of “two years”

41. Representation of Sri. Ramesh LCK/Misc.41/2015 Closed vide N. Kambale requesting to take proceedings dated action against Mr. Goplakrishna, Member of 22.01.2016 Town Planning, the concerned officials and authorities of HDUDA for having illegally squeezed the map and for giving illegal approval to the layout map of Survey No.5 & 7 of Nagashettikoppa village.

42. Representation of Sri. Ramesh LCK/Misc.42/2015 Closed vide N. Kambale requesting to take proceedings dated action against the concerned officials and authorities of 22.01.2016 HDUDA for having illegally squeezed the map and for giving illegal approval to the layout map of Survey No.5 & 7 of Nagashettikoppa village.

List of Miscellaneous files registered during the year -2016.

Sl. Reference/Subject Miscellaneous Remarks No. File No. 1. Representation of Sri. Raghu, LCK/Misc.01/2016 Converted to Research requesting for a direction to Case the concerned aurhtoriites for LCK/R-01/2016 issuance of caste certificate mentioning his caste as “Adikarnataka” 2 Repreentation of Sri. Ashwatha LCK/Misc.02/2016 Closed vide Narayana Naik N. regarding proceedings dated appointment for the post of Civil Judge /District Judge 22.01.2016 3 Representation of Sri K.V. LCK/Misc.3/2016 Closed vide Lakshman Reddy requesting proceedings dated for amendments in many existing laws to make laws for 22.01.2016 speedy disposal of cases in the courts and eliminate gender disparity 4 Representation of Smt. LCK/Misc.4/2016 Closed vide Savaremma of Koppal Dist proceedings dated requesting to give necessary directions to the concerned to 11.02.2016 incorporate her name in the RTC record as against the name of her husband late Naganna 5 Reference from the Addl. Law LCK/Misc.5/2016 Closed vide opinion Secy, Dept of Law, Govt. of dated 27.02.2016 Karnataka seeking opinion of the LCK on the 262nd Report of the LCI on “The death penalty” 6 Representation of Sri. LCK/Misc.6/2016 Closed vide Mohammend Ali Rahman, proceedings dated requesting to rescue his daughter from the torture 24.02.2016 meted out to her by her sister- in-law 7 Representation of Smt. LCK/Misc.7/2016 Closed vide Nagamma of Gangavathi, proceedings dated Loppala Dist, requesting to mutate her name in the RTC 25.02.2016 and Pahani as against the name of her late husband Buddanna pertaining to the land in Survey No.43 measuring 2 acres & 30 guntas 35

8 Anonymous representation by LCK/Misc.8/2016 Closed vide aggrieved women who have proceedings dated been harassed & cheated by the doctors of chamarajanagar 02.04.2016 district hospital requesting to take necessary action against the said doctors 9 Representation of Sri. R. LCK/Misc.9/2016 Closed vide Hegde, SDA at Nrupatunga proceedings dated Primary School, Gudnapur, Dhawad requesting to direct 25.05.2016 the officers of Sirsi Urban Co- operative Bank, Sirsi to pay his dividend from 2006 & also compensation for causing him mental torture

10 Representation of Smt. Shaik LCK/Misc.10/2016 Closed vide Salma Anningeri, Ameenpur, proceedings dated Koppal seeking protection & to take action against her 25.05.2016 husband Sri. Dawalwali Anningeri & her in-laws for causing mental & physical harassment

11 Representation of Sri. LCK/Misc.11/2016 Closed vide Honappa requesting to take proceedings dated action against Sri. Kempegowda, Superintendent 25.05.2016 Examiner by withholding his pension papers

12 Representation of Shri Shaik LCK/Misc.12/2016 Closed vide Sab, R/at Shivapura Taluk, proceedings dated Koppal Dist, seeking compensation from Hosmat 25.05.2016 Hospital as the doctors of the said hospital are responsible for making his son permanently & physically handicapped.

13 Respresentation of Shri. R.S. LCK/Misc.13/2016 Closed vide Hegde, SDA at Nrupatunga proceedings dated Primary School, Gudnapura seeking direction from the 11.07.2016 Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Panchayat Karwar to the Dy. Director of Public Instruction, Karwar to conduct his enquiry privately in accordance with Section 133 of the Karnataka 36

Education Act, 1983

14 Representation from the LCK/Misc.14/2016 Closed vide children of late Thippaiah, proceedings dated Chitradurga Dist, requesting the Commission to the 11.07.2016 concerned authority for occupancy rights in respect of 3 acres of land at Nayakanahatti village

15 Representation of Sri. K. LCK/Misc.15/2016 Closed vide Narasimha Murthy R/o Katte proceedings dated Malawadi, Hunsur Tq., requesting to direct the 11.07.2016 concerned police officers of Hunsur Rural Police station to investigate as to the allegations made in the complaint

16 Representation of Shri. LCK/Misc.16/2016 Closed vide Praveen Raikote High Court proceedings dated Advocate, requesting to consider &recommend the 11.07.2016 Karnataka Legislature to amend Sec.4 of Karnataka High Court Act, 1961 in conformity with Sec.10(iv) (a) of the said Act, 1961 as done by many states in India.

17 Representation from Sri. LCK/Misc.17/2016 Closed vide Siddalingaiah., President of proceedings dated World Human Rights Service Center Mavinakere, expressing 11.07.2016 his concern about the likelihood of injustice caused to married minor girl in case her husband who is also a minor, abandons her

18 Representation of Shri. Arafath LCK/Misc..18/2016 Closed vide Khan, Davangere seeking proceedings dated clarifications regarding converting Agriculture land to 11.07.2016 non-agricultural use under the Land Revenue Act, 1964 & Rules 1994

19 Reference from the Principal LCK/Misc.19/2016 File converted to Secretary, Law Dept. seeking Research Case suggestions & inputs on the issues raised by Registrar 37

General, High court of LCK/R-03/2016 Karnataka to the opinion on judicial process re.engineering.

20 Representation of Sri. Ramesh, LCK/Misc.20/2016 Closed vide resident of Tumkur Dist., proceedings dated requesting the Commission to give direction to the concerned 03.08.2016 authorities to take action against the head master & teachers of G.H.P School, Y.N. Hoskote for mining the govt. aid given to students under Akshara Dasoha & SSA scheme to the said school.

21 Representation of Sri. LCK/Misc.21/2016 Closed vide Siddalingegowda, resident of proceedings dated Tumkur Dist., requesting the Commission to take suitable 03.08.2016 steps to remove the word “Raja Droha” found in section 124A of the Indian Penal code

22 Representation of Shri K. LCK/Misc.22/2016 Closed vide Ramesh, Resident of Pavagada proceedings dated requesting the Commission to cancel the khata & to take 31.08.2016 disciplinary action against the officers for seeking a government land and for demolishing a water tank that was built in that land

23 Representation from the staff LCK/Misc.23/2016 Closed vide working at district central proceedings dated library at Kolar & Chikkaballapur requesting the 31.08.2016 Commission to give direction to the concerned authorities of the government to implement the order & to pay the salary & other allowances as per the govt. notification No.24 dated 19.09.2014 to daily wage employees

24 Reference from Principal LCK/Misc.24/2016 Closed vide Secretary, Dept. of Law, proceedings dated Government of Karnataka, requesting the Law 19.09.2016 Commission to give opinion regarding “Office of Profit” 38

25 Representation from Dr. LCK/Misc.25/2016 Closed vide Mridla Rajesh Asst. Professor, proceedings dated Dept. of Aquatic Environment, Mangaluru requesting the 08.09.2016 Commission to give suitable directions to the concerned officers to take action against Dr. HRV Reddy, professor of head of the said Dept. for harassing her

26 Copy of representation from LCK/Misc.26/2016 Closed vide Siddalingegowda, Chairperson, proceedings dated World Human Rights Seva Kendra, contending to amend 08.09.2016 Indian Telegraphic Act, 1885, & Indian Electricity Act, 1910.

27 Copy of a representation from LCK/Misc.27/2016 Closed vide Shri. Vasanth Kumar, proceedings dated Kalaburgi, requesting the Commission to recommend the 12.09.2016 govt. of Karnataka to establish a separate human Rights Commission, Women’s Commission & Protection of Rights of children Commission in the Hyderabad Karnataka region etc.

28 Representation of Mrs. Jessie LCK/Misc.28/2016 Closed vide Mary Fernandes, Richmond proceedings dated Town, Bengaluru, requesting the Commission to terminate 28.09.2016 her son Vasanth V Fernandes, from the post of Govt. Pleader of High Court of Karnataka & to take necessary action against him since he & his wife harasses abuses, & beats her to loot her property

29 Copy of representation from LCK/Misc.29/2016 Closed vide his Gokarsab, s/o. Rajasab, proceedings dated Gangavati Taluk, Koppal seeking a direction for granting 28.09.2016 a permanent saguvali chit in respect of one acre of land which he is cultivating.

30 Copy of a common LCK/Misc.30/2016 Closed vide representation from Smt. proceedings dated Rangamma, w/o. late 39

Narasappa Upparu & Shri 28.09.2016 Mallaiah s/o. late Narasappa Upparu, Gangavati Taluk, Koppal requesting the Commission to cancel the khata standing in the name of Ramalingappa Uppara on the land which is in their possession & they claim that he has taken this right by force, threat & fraud form her husband without their knowledge.

31 Representation of Sri. LCK/Misc.31/2016 Closed vide Ravikumar, Basaveshwar proceedings dated nagar, Bengaluru -79 requesting the Commission to 27.10.2016 secure him any job in any government undertaking office as group-D employees

32 Representation of behalf of LCK/Misc.32/2016 Closed vide Labourers Association of coffee proceedings dated estate situated at Polibetta & Arkad received via gmail 27.10.2016 requesting the commission’s intervention by directing the concerned contractors to credit the bonus of other monetary benefits given by the company to their respective accounts

33 Representation of Smt. LCK/Misc.33/2016 Closed vide Saveramma of Koppal district proceedings dated requesting the commission to give necessary directions to 27.10.2016 the concerned authorities to mention her name in place of her deceased husband’s name in the pahani records

34 Representation of Sri. M. LCK/Misc.34/2016 Closed vide Malipatil, Gulbarga sent proceedings dated through an email requesting commission to withdraw the 28.11.2016 government notification of naming Gulbarga as Kalaburgi

35 Representation of Smt. LCK/Misc.35/2016 Closed vide Saveramma, W/o. Naganna, proceedings dated Koppal dist., requesting the Commission to give possession 40

certificate to her of the land 28.11.2016 measuring 3 acres which was granted to her decease husband

36 Representation of Sri. K.P. LCK/Misc.36/2016 Closed vide Mahesh, Mandya District proceedings dated requesting the commission to conduct an enquiry about 28.11.2016 creating of concocted documents by the police & the hospital authorities against his wife

37 Representation of Shri LCK/Misc.37/2016 Closed vide Bhagavantha Kabade, proceedings dated President, Somagar Haralaiah Society, requesting the 08.12.2016 commission to give necessary directions to the concerned authorities to extend the required benefits to the cobbler community people & to monitor as to whether the benefits have been reached or not.

38 Representation of Sri. K.P. LCK/Misc.38/2016 Closed vide Mahesh, Mandya Distict proceedings dated requesting the Commission to conduct an enquiry about 08.12.2016 creating of concocted documents by the police & the hospital authorities against his wife

List of Miscellaneous files registered during the year -2017.

Sl. Reference/Subject Miscellaneous Remarks No. File No. 1 Copy of a representation from LCK/Misc.01/2017 Closed vide Sri. R.S. Hegde requesting the proceedings dated concerned authorities to conclude the enquiry pending 27.01.2017 before the Addl. Commissioner, Dept. of Public Instructions, Dharwad within the stipulated period in accordance with Karnataka Education Act, 1983.

2 Copy of a representation from LCK/Misc.02/2017 Closed vide Sri. R.S. Hegde addressed to proceedings dated State Human Rights Commission requesting the 27.01.2017 Commission to permit him to go on a strike against the concerned authorities to seek justice to his fundamental rights

3 Representation of Smt. LCK/Misc.03/2017 Closed vide Sunandamma, W/o. proceedings dated Eshwarappa, Kolar District, requesting the Law Commission 20.02.2017 to take action against the police officials of Nangli since she is facing life threat from them.

4 Re. Amendment of Sec.30 & 73 LCK/Misc.04/2017 Report No.43 of “The Right to Fair compensation & Transparency in Land Acquisition Rehabilitation & Resettlement Act, 2013.

5 Representation of Smt. LCK/Misc.05/2017 Closed vide Eramma, Bellary Dist., proceedings dated requesting the Commission to give direction to the concerned 23.03.2017 higher authorities to mutate her name in the pahani in respect of land bearing survey No.658/1A measuring one acre 42

6 Representation of the General LCK/Misc.06/2017 Closed vide Secretary, Karnataka Karmika proceedings dated Kalyana Pratishthana requesting the Commission for 23.03.2017 recommending the Govt. of Karnataka for providing incentives towards supporting BBMP in collecting tax

7 Reference from Addl. Chief LCK/Misc.07/2017 Closed vide opinion Secretary to Govt. Home Dept. dated requesting the Commission to give its opinion on the proposed 21.03.2017 amendments to IPC/Cr.P.C based on recommendations of Law Commission of India & Bezbaruah Committee

8 Request of Karnataka State LCK/Misc.08/2017 Closed vide opinion Human Rights & Anti- dated 04.03.2017 corruption organization to include certain public & statutory authorities as its ex- officio members

9 Copy of the representation from LCK/Misc.09/2017 Closed vide Shri Siddalingaiah & two others proceedings dated on behalf of the employees of Tayee Hattilakkamma & 12.04.2017 Jaladagere Ammanavara Bhaktavrunda requesting the Commission to recommend the Govt. & the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka to fill the vacancies in administrative tribunal.

10 Copy of email representation LCK/Misc.10/2017 converted to research from Dr. Prakash Harischandra, case Wenlock Hospital, Mangalore addressed to the Health LCK/R-4/2017 Minister Govt of Karnataka requesting to create a panel to look into possibilities to enhance punishments prescribed in the Karnataka Prohibition of violence against Medicare Service personnel & damage to property in medicare service institutions Act 2009 for those who violate the Act and damage the property

11 Copy Of Anonymous LCK/Misc.11/2017 Closed vide Representation addressed to sri. proceedings dated pattanshetty, IAS, Secretary dept. of Co-operation, 02.05.2017 requesting him to give direction for proper auditing of the accounts of Honnekkally Agricultural Co-operative society since it is full of mistake & deficiencies for the period of 2015-16 alleging that it is conducted in a hurry & in improper manner.

12 Representation from Shri LCK/Misc.12/2017 Closed vide Rudrappa, Adv. Chikkamagalur, proceedings dated requesting the Commission to initiate suitable action against 02.05.2017 shri Ravi Shankar, President of District Consumer Forum, Chikkamagalur who has personified himself as a judge of a consumer court on the invitation cover for house warming ceremony.

13 Representation of Sri. R.S. LCK/Misc.13/2017 Closed vide Hegde Navanageri, Sirsi Tq., proceedings dated requesting the Commission to give directions to the Prl. 31.05.2017 Secretary, Education Dept., to take action against the concerned authority for not including his name in the cadre of aided appointment

14 Copy of a representation from LCK/Misc.14/2017 Closed vide Smt. Revathi R/o Hubballi, proceedings dated requesting the Commission to give directions to the court for 31.05.2017 the speedy disposal of her pending suit to restore her encroached land 15 Representation of the General LCK/Misc.15/2017 Converted to Secretary, Karnataka Karmika Research Case Kalyana Prathisthana LCK/R-03/2017 requesting the commission for recommending the Govt. of Karnataka for providing incentives towards supporting BBMP in collecting tax

16 Representation Of The General LCK/Misc.16/2017 Converted to Secy., Karnataka Karmika Research Case Kalyana Prathisthana LCK/R-04/2017 requesting the Commission for recommending the Govt. of Karnataka for making amendment to building & other construction Act, 1996 & Rules 1998 for providing incentives towards BBMP in collecting tax 17 Copy of representation LCK/Misc.17/2017 Closed vide addressed to legal service proceedings dated authority from Sri. Gangadharappa Ningappa, Arts 17.07.2017 teacher of Nruputunga Memorial School, Gudnapura, Sirsi Tq., requesting the authority to give direction to the concerned for the release of his salary 18 Reference from the Prl. Secy, LCK/Misc.18/2017 Closed vide opinion Dept of Law, requesting the dated 03.08.2017 commission to give opinion on report NO.264 of LCI with regard to amendments in sec.272 & 273 of IPC – punishment in offences relating to adulteration of food. 19 Reference form Prl. Secy, Dept. LCK/Misc.19/2017 Converted to of Law, to give opinion on the Research Case report titled “Report on LCK/R-06/2017 Backwardness, Inadequacy of representation & administrative efficiency in Karnataka” submitted by the Addl Chief Secy, Govt. of Karnataka. 20 Representation of Sri. Nagendra LCK/Misc.20/2017 Closed vide Adv., Gundalpet Tq., requesting proceedings dated the commission to take action against the B-Report submitted 17.07.2017 by the police against him to give direction to the concerned to investigate the matter properly 21 Representation of Sri. Gopal LCK/Misc.21/2017 Closed vide Krishna Shetty, Member of proceedings dated KSSWB Honnavara, U.K. Dist, claiming that there is illegality 17.07.2017 in the election of its management committee by ignoring the interest of the lower class people. Hence requesting the commission to take action 45

through Govt. to enquire into the matter to set aside the election & also seeking the opinion of the commission as to how & where he can fight against such injustice 22 Copy of representation of Sri. LCK/Misc.22/2017 Closed vide Darshan M.S., State General proceedings dated Secy, World Human Rights Seva Kendra, Tumkur, send through 18.07.2017 email, to give justice to Sri. Siddalingegowda, Chairperson, world Human Rights Seva Kendra, Tumkur who is on hunger strike since 13.07.2017 for the sake of the farmers who have lost their crops due to heavy rain & storm. 23 Reference by the Registrar LCK/Misc.23/2017 Converted to General, High Court of Research File Karnataka reg. Hon’ble High Court judgment passed in LCK/R-05/2017 Criminal Petition NO.101939/2015 24 Representation from Shri. LCK/Misc.24/2017 Closed vide Srinivasan Bengaluru proceedings dated requesting the Commission to book criminal cases against 27.07.2017 some people belonging to SC & ST caste under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 & other provisions of IPC, since they are threatening him, his brother and his nephew to vacate from his own property 25 Copy of a representation from LCK/Misc.25/2017 Closed vide Smt. K. Suvahini, proceedings dated Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru addressed to DGP & IGP, 15.11.2017 Karnataka & other police officers including Law Secy, Govt. of Karnataka, & Human Right Commission requesting for the protection form her siblings 26 Representation from Sri. N.S. LCK/Misc.26/2017 Converted to Dafedar, former dist. & Sessions Research Case Judge, requesting the Commission to bring in LCK/R-09/2017 amendment to Secs. 4 & 5 of 46

Karnataka Departmental inquiries (Enforcement of Attendance of Witnesses, production of documents & Miscellaneous Provision) Act, 1981 27 Representation of Sri. Ravi LCK/Misc.27/2017 Closed vide Kumar, resident of vijayapura, proceedings dated doctor by profession requesting the Commission for amendment 15.11.2017 of the Women favourable laws like prohibition of Dowry Act, Domestic Violence Act, Sec.498 of IPC etc., by excluding highly educated & serving women from its definition & provide protection to the male members from the harassments of wives.

28 Representation of Sri. Nazeer LCK/Misc.28/2017 Closed vide Ahamed, resident of Raichur proceedings dated appointed as a driver in Horticulture Dept. Zilla 15.11.2017 Panchayat, Bidar requesting the commission to direct the concerned authorities to reinstate him for his duty

29 Copy of the representation from LCK/Misc.29/2017 Closed vide Smt. Bantu Satyavathi, resident proceedings dated of Gangavathi Taluk, Dist, Koppal addressed to Chief 25.11.2017 Officer, Town Municipal office, Karatagi requesting to direct the concerned authorities to issue her the copy of demand register of the property mentioned in the complaint 30 Representation of Sri. B.P. Ravi LCK/Misc.30/2017 Closed vide Bennagatta, Secy, Human proceedings dated Rights Public Service Organisation requesting this 25.11.2017 Commission to give protection and to take action against the persons who are causing mental torture to him and his family 31 Copy of a representation from LCK/Misc.31/2017 Closed vide Sri. R.S. Hegde, working as SDC proceedings dated Nrupatunga High School, Sirsi Tq., addressed to the Chairman, 25.11.2017 Legal Service Authority, Bangalore requesting to furnish 47

him the information regarding the legal procedure for filing an appeal before the Zilla Panchayat, North Canara. 32 Representation of Sri. Kargil LCK/Misc.32/2017 Closed vide Venkatesh, General Secy, proceedings dated Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, requesting this 25.11.2017 Commission to take action against M/s JSR Company for mining at Byrakur Hobli, who is continuing mining even after the expiry of their permit period & thereby causing loss of crores of rupees to the state exchequer 33 Email representation from Dr. LCK/Misc.33/2017 Converted to Akshay Bajad, resident of Research case Mumbai, requesting the commission to consider his LCK/R-10/2017 suggestions for implementation of his proposal for introduction of introductory how & opinion poll in the proceedings of the Parliament of India & Legislative houses of the State.

List of Miscellaneous files registered during the year -2018.

Sl. Reference/Subject Miscellaneous Remarks No. File No. 1 Representation of Sri. M.B. LCK/Misc.01/2018 pending Biradar, Retd. Judge & Legal Expert, requesting the Commission to take effective steps to give effect to the concept of “Living Wage” as per Article 43 of the Constitution of India 2. Representation of Sri. Vishnu J. LCK/Misc.02/2018 pending Dasar & Sri. S.B. Patroti, Advs., Bagalkot requesting tot direct the concerned authorities to supply Laptops as they are Law Graduates and are eligible for the same as they belong to SC/ST Communities

LAW COMMISSION OF KARNATAKA Files on which opinion was sent to the Government of Karnataka till 31.01.2018

Sl. Date of Subject Research File No. No. opinion Reference from Prl. Secy, Dept. of Law, LCK/Misc. No.9/2013 08.11.2013 Justice & Human Rights, Vidhana 1 Soudha seeking opinion of LCK reg. amendment to Sec. 89 of CPC Re: Seeking opinion of the State for 2 implementation of recommendations LCK/Misc.No.12/2013 25.10.2014 made by LCI in its 242nd Report. Re: Reference by the Principal Secretary, Dept. of Law, Govt. of Karnataka seeking opinion of the Law Commission of Karnataka on 3 LCK/Misc.No.6/2014 12.11.2014 i) The Court of Wards Acts (Repeal) Bill, 2010 ii)The Code of Civil Procedure (Karnataka Amendment) Bill, 2010 Reference from the Prl. Secy., Dept. of Law seeking opinion of the Law Commission for giving its comments/views for implementation of 4 LCK/Misc.No.29/2014 21.01.2015 the recommendations contained in the 247th Report of Law Commission of India in Sections 41 to 48 of the India Succession Act, 1925. Reference by the Principal Secretary to Government, Dept. of Law, seeking opinion of the Law Commission of 5 Karnataka on 250th Report of the Law LCK/Misc.No.19/2015 30.06.2015 Commission of India titled “Obsolete Laws: Warranting Immediate Repeal” (3rd Interim Report) Re. Representation submitted by Joint Directory and Deputy Director General, Central Economic Intelligence Bureau, to the Secretary, Dept. of 6 Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law & LCK/Misc.No.21/2014 08.07.2015 Justice, New Delhi about difficulties faced by the Bureau in producing certain copies of the documents in trial. Reference by the Principal Secretary, Dept. of Law, Govt. of Karnataka to 7 give opinion on the recommendations LCK/Misc.No.30/2015 21.09.2015 made by Law Commission of India for repealing The Marriages Validation 50

Act 1892 (Act No.2 of 1892) in its 249th Report Recommendations of the Law Commission of India in its 256th 8 Report titled “Eliminating LCK/Misc.No.25/2015 08.12.2015 Discrimination against persons affected b y Leprosy” Re. Proposal of Government of India to amend sub-section (1) of Section 10A of the Divorce Act, 1869 to stipulate a period of “one year” as minimum 9 LCK/Misc.No.40/2015 08.12.2015 mandatory period of separate residence before filing a petition for divorce by mutual consent instead of the existing period of “two years”. Ref: Letter No. ¯Á 87 (n) C©ü¥ÁæAiÀÄ dated 14.10.2015 of the Principal 10 2015 LCK/Misc.No.34/2015 25.02.2016 Secretary, Department of Law, Government of Karnataka. Opinion of the Law Commission of Karnataka on the recommendation made by the Law Commission of India 11 LCK/Misc.No.05/2016 27.02.2016 in its Report No.262 titled “The Death Penalty” (August, 2015) to abolish “the death penalty”. Request of Karnataka State Human Rights & Anti-Corruption Organisation 12 LCK/Misc.No.08/2017 04.03.2017 to include certain public and statutory authorities as its Ex-officio Members. Reference from Addl. Chief Secretary to Government, Home Department, requesting the Commission to give its 13 opinion on the proposed amendments LCK/Misc.No.07/2017 21.03.2017 to IPC/Cr.PC based on recommendations of Law Commission of India and Bezbaruah Committee. The Report No.264 of the Law Commission of India with regard to amendments to Sections 272 and 273 14 LCK/Misc.No.18/2017 03.08.2017 of IPC for enhancing the punishment for offences relating to adulteration of food and drink articles.

As on 31.01.2018 List of Research files closed through proceedings

Sl. Research File Subject Status/Position No. No. File closed vide Re. Re-organization of Departments of Law, 1 LCK/R-01/2009 proceeding dated Parliamentary Affairs & Legislation 15.11.2011 Re. Ensuring accountability about disposal of File closed vide 2 LCK/R-09/2009 cases which are required to be disposed off proceeding dated within the statutory limit 23.12.2010 File closed vice Re. Rehabilitation of Mentally ill persons who 3 LCK/R-15/2009 proceeding dated are cured fully or substantially 27.09.2016 File closed vide 4 LCK/R-10/2010 Repealing of the Madras Estate Abolition Act proceeding dated 23.11.2010 File closed vide High Court Reference Re. Motor Vehicles 5 LCK/R-01/2011 proceeding dated Accidents – Third Party Risk Insurance 12.08.2011 File closed vide Amendment to Karnataka Irrigation (Levy of 6 LCK/R-02/2011 order dated Betterment Etc.,) Act, 1957 01.08.2011 Revision of Court Fees specified under File closed vide 7 LCK/R-08/2011 Section 26 of the Karnataka Court Fees & proceeding dated Suits Valuation Act, 1958 09.09.2015 File closed vide Re. Amendment to Sec. 9 & 10 and Rule 72 8 LCK/R-10/2011 proceeding dated of the Karnataka Municipal Corporation Act 12.10.2011 File closed vide High Court reference in 9 LCK/R-11/2011 proceeding dated W.P.No.39144/2010(SC/ST) 18.10.2011 File closed vide Re. Enactment for banning plastic bags 10 LCK/R-12/2011 order dated (Banning Manufacturing and Using) 03.07.2012 File closed Vide 11 LCK/R-13/2011 Re. Citizen’s Charter order dated 06.07.2012 High Court Reference in MFA Nos.20438 to File closed vide 20444, 20437 & 20445/2011 (MV) a/w 12 LCK/R-14/2011 proceeding dated Misc.Civil Nos.101592/2011, 101602/2011, 13.02.2012 101600/2011, 101598/2011, 101588/2011, 52

101590/2011, 101604/2011 & 101585/2011 File closed vide 13 LCK/R-15/2011 Re. Amendment to Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 proceeding dated 26.09.2011 File closed vide 14 LCK/R-16/2011 Re. Prevention of Suicide proceeding dated 19.09.2014 File closed vide High Court reference in W.P.Nos.28101-08 & 15 LCK/R-17/2011 proceeding dated 20612-13 of 2010 (LA-BDA) 03.02.2012 File closed vide Re. amendment to registration of power of 16 LCK/R-18/2011 proceeding dated attorney to transfer property 15.11.2012 File closed vide Re. High Court reference in 17 LCK/R-19/2011 proceeding dated W.P.No.26598/2010(SC/ST) 25.12.2011 File closed vide Re. Reference by the High Court to amend 18 LCK/R-20/2011 proceeding dated Section 13 of the Family Court Act 1984 01.12.2011 File closed vide Re. Reference by the High Court in 19 LCK/R-01/2012 proceeding dated W.P.No.34952/2011(APMC) 08.03.2012 File closed vide Work Culture & Holidays (Public, General, 20 LCK/R-03/2012 proceeding dated Restricted etc.) 25.06.2015 File closed vide Re. Reference by High Court in MFA 21 LCK/R-04/2012 proceeding dated No.3391/2006 (MV) 05.03.2012 File closed vide Re. Representation from Dr. S.R. Leela, MLC, proceeding dated 22 LCK/R-05/2012 for enactment of laws to provide equal

protection to men as well as women 03.07.2012 File closed vide Re. Amendment to Right to Information Act, 23 LCK/R-06/2012 order dated 2005 07.09.2012 File closed vide Re. Amendment to the Karnataka Civil 24 LCK/R-07/2012 proceeding dated Service (General Recruitment) Rules 1977 07.11.2012 Re. Amendment to certain provisions of IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act, Maintenance, Closed vide Domestic Violence, Custody of the Child, 25 LCK/R-08/2012 proceedings sharing property on divorce or judicial 13.08.2013 separation, sexual harassment, training to the Judges, Education at School levels, data 53

collection and media

File closed vide Re. Amendment to the Karnataka Civil 26 LCK/R-11/2012 proceeding dated Service (General Recruitment) Rules 1977 31.10.2012 Re. Reserve the seats for the members of File closed vide backward classes in the Committees of Co- 27 LCK/R-12/2012 proceeding dated operative Societies 18.07.2013

Re. Enactment of an Act for prevention of Atrocities on nomadic & Semi-nomadic tribes File closed vide 28 LCK/R-13/2012 in Karnataka on the line of the Central Act proceeding dated i.e. the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 15.07.2013 1963 Re. Reservation to the post of President & File closed vide 29 LCK/R-15/2012 Vice-President of Gram Panchayat treating proceeding dated each village panchayat as a unit 18.07.2013 File closed vide Re. Representation of Sri. Manjappa for 30 LCK/R-16/2012 proceeding dated compassionate appointment 15.01.2013 File closed vide Re. 237th Report of Law Commission of India 31 LCK/R-18/2012 proceeding dated on “compounding of (IPC) offences” 18.07.2013 Re. Representation of Sri. Mahalingaiah for File closed vide appointment as Village Accountant under the 32 LCK/R-19/2012 proceeding dated Reservation Quota of 5% of the Physically 18.07.2013 Handicapped Persons Re. Representation from Sri. S.M. Sajjihola, Adv. Koppal, for amendment /enactment of 1. Karnataka Civil Service (CCA) Rules 1957 File closed vide 2. Karnataka State Commission for SC & order dated 33 LCK/R-03/2013 ST ACT, 2002 01.07.2013 3. The Right to Information Act, 2005

4. The protection of Human Rights Act, 1983 5. The Karnataka Land Revenue Act, 1964 & CPC Re. Sri. Sudhish Pai, Research Scholar – Article 290 reg. Adjustment of expenses of File Closed vide 34 LCK/R-04/2013 the Courts etc. in the administration of proceedings dated justice. 20.01.2014

Making certain recommendations to the State File closed vide 35 LCK/R-05/2013 Government to amend the provisions of order dated 54

Sec.136 (2) & (3) of the Land Revenue Act 01.07.2013 with regard to provisions of appeal and for condonation of delay in preferring the appeal by the appellate authority if the appellant has made out sufficient ground File closed vide Re Amendment to Rule 230 of the Karnataka 36 LCK/R-02/2014 proceeding dated Motor Vehicles Rules 1989 03.08.2016 Representation of Sridhar Hegde Vargasara, Secy, Agriculturist Welfare Committee File closed vide requesting the Commission to amend Section 37 LCK/R-3/2015 order dated 441 IPC to effectively prosecute the 03.08.2015 trespassers under Criminal Law rather than civil law Reference from Prl. Secy, Dept of Law seeking File closed vide opinion/report of the LCK to amend the 38 LCK/R-4/2015 proceeding dated present provisions of Law which are 24.07.2015 favourable to the women folk Reference from Prl. Secy, Law Dept, seeking suggestions and inputs on the issues raised File closed vide 39 LCK/R-03/2016 by Registrar General, High Court of proceeding dated Karnataka to the opinion on judicial process 30.01.2018 re-engineering