The Karnataka High Court quashed proceedings against Abdul Jaleel alias Yaseen Arkula and nineteen other petitioners on 17 October 2026, finding no material establishing the alleged offences during a roadside protest.
Judge / Bench — Justice Rajesh Rai K.
In Criminal Petition 3027/2024 (2026:KHC:59324), the court found that the charge-sheet did not disclose obstruction of the Chief Minister’s convoy or criminal force against public servants. Standing beside the road with organisational flags did not itself establish the invoked offences. Continuing C.C.388/2023 against accused 1–20 would abuse the court’s process; peaceful protest is constitutionally protected.
Advocates appearing — Petitioners: Lethif B., Advocate. Respondent 1: Mahesha P., High Court Government Pleader. Respondent 2: notice served but unrepresented.