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Smt D R Umavathi vs The State Of Karnataka on 3 November, 2008<\/div>\n
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Karnataka High Court Smt D R Umavathi vs The State Of Karnataka on 3 November, 2008 Author: N.K.Patil m Iuww\ufb01z W mmnmm Mmz\ufb02 umgzgr m-= KARNAYAKA HIGH COURT 0? 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