Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Vinay Kulkarni Returns to Dharwad After Court Lifts Ban
Vinay Kulkarni is a politician from Dharwad.
He had not been allowed to enter the district for nearly six years.
The restriction was connected to the murder case involving Yogesh Gowda.
Kulkarni was convicted in the case in April.
Later, the Karnataka High Court paused the effect of his conviction.
Another court also allowed him to enter Dharwad.
He returned home on Friday after praying at Murugamatha.
Kulkarni said he was thankful to his family, party workers and leaders.
He also said he would continue working on development projects.
Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni returned to his Dharwad residence on Friday after being allowed to enter the district.
His entry had been restricted for nearly six years in connection with the Yogesh Gowda murder case.
Kulkarni was convicted in April, but the Karnataka High Court later stayed his conviction.
The Special Court for Elected Representatives also permitted him to enter Dharwad.
Kulkarni said he was glad to return and would continue constituency development work.
- Who
- Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni.
- What
- He returned to Dharwad after courts allowed him to enter the district.
- When
- Friday; the entry restriction had lasted nearly six years.
- Where
- Dharwad, including Kulkarni’s residence in Shivagiri.
- Why
- His entry restriction was connected to the Yogesh Gowda murder case, and courts subsequently stayed his conviction and permitted his entry.
- Person
- Vinay Kulkarni
- Position
- Congress MLA
- District
- Dharwad
- Entry restriction
- Nearly six years
- Legal case
- Yogesh Gowda murder case
- High Court action
- Stayed Kulkarni’s conviction
- Return date
- Friday