In a setback to the Karnataka Government, the Dharwad Bench of the High Court has stayed a recent order which sought to curb private gatherings in State Government properties and premises.

A single-Judge Bench of Justice M. Nagaprasanna passed the order while hearing a petition filed by the Hubballi-based Punashchetana Seva Samsthe challenging the Government Order (G.O.). The matter has been posted for further hearing on November 17, 2025.