Karnataka High Court restrains transport unions from resorting to strike on May 20

The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) restrained the transport unions from resorting to strike on May 20 , and directed continuation of meeting with the State authority’s for resolution of grievances.

A vacation Division Bench of Justice Suraj Govindraj and Justice K. Manmadha Rao passed the interim order on a PIL petition filed by C. Vedavathi, a house maid, and another by construction workers claiming that their livelihood would be impacted if bus services are not available. 

While adjourning further hearing on the petition till next week, the court orally noted the government’s claim that substantial demands of the unions have been already met with by releasing necessary funds.