'Ineffective, Incomplete, Defective Investigation': Court Rejects Police Report To Drop Corruption Case Against Karnataka CM Yediyurappa
3 years, 8 months ago

'Ineffective, Incomplete, Defective Investigation': Court Rejects Police Report To Drop Corruption Case Against Karnataka CM Yediyurappa

Live Law  

A Special MP/ MLA Court in Karnataka has refused to drop the investigation against Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in an alleged case of corruption relating to denotification of prime land in Bengaluru in 2006, when he was then the Deputy CM.The Court of Addl. had taken much pain to investigate some unconnected matters relating to the present accused and filed a Final Report for the purpose of filing the same before the Court. Finally it concluded by saying "On going through the facts of the present case, complaint averments, documents produced, Final Report filed and nature of the investigation conducted, this court is of the considered view that to unearth the truth and for furtherance /advancing the cause of justice, it is appropriate to direct the further investigation by exercising the power under section 156 Cr.P.C. After hearing on the complaint, the Court referred the matter to the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Karnataka Lokayuktha, Bengaluru, under section 156 CrPC for investigation against accused Nos.1 & 2 only.

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FIRs not reliant on prior probe in graft cases: SC
2 weeks ago

FIRs not reliant on prior probe in graft cases: SC

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Conducting a preliminary inquiry before lodging a corruption case is not a mandatory legal requirement, nor is it compulsory for a first information report to be lodged prior to commencing a probe, the Supreme Court has ruled, noting that law enforcement agencies must not be restrained by unnecessary administrative hurdles in initiating investigations. The Supreme Court emphasised that …

Delhi court slams CBI, police over inaction in ‘fake encounter’ case
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi court slams CBI, police over inaction in ‘fake encounter’ case

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court has criticised the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Delhi Police for their “lack of coordination” that resulted in failure to start an investigation in the alleged fake encounter of Manoj Vashisht inside a city restaurant in 2015. On May 16, 2015, Manoj Vashisht was fatally shot by a team from the Delhi Police’s Special Cell during …

Karnataka High Court refuses to interfere with sanction granted for prosecuting three officials for ‘illegally’ favouring former Chief Secretary’s mother
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Karnataka High Court refuses to interfere with sanction granted for prosecuting three officials for ‘illegally’ favouring former Chief Secretary’s mother

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka has refused to interfere with the sanction granted by the State government for prosecuting V. Shankar, former Deputy Commissioner of Bengaluru Urban district, and two others in a criminal case of alleged misconduct in official discharge of duties by favouring the mother of the then Chief Secretary in allegedly owning two acres of government land …

MUDA case: Karnataka High Court reserves verdict on pleas of CM Siddaramaiah’s wife and Minister Byrathi Suresh against ED’s summons
1 month ago

MUDA case: Karnataka High Court reserves verdict on pleas of CM Siddaramaiah’s wife and Minister Byrathi Suresh against ED’s summons

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka on Thursday reserved its verdict on the petitions filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife, B.M. Larger scope Meanwhile, the ED made it clear to the court that its investigation in the MUDA case was not confined to only the allegation of allotment of 14 sites illegally to Ms. Parvathi but also the illegal allotment of …

MUDA scam case: Karnataka Lokayukta submits interim B Report
1 month ago

MUDA scam case: Karnataka Lokayukta submits interim B Report

Deccan Chronicle  

Karnataka Lokayukta SP Udesh submitted an interim 8,000-page B Report on Thursday in connection with the MUDA scam case.According to officials, Lokayukta personnel reached the People's Representative Court in Bengaluru carrying four bags containing 27 volumes of documents related to the MUDA inquiry.Speaking on the development, Lokayukta SP Udesh said, "The investigation is progressing as per procedure. "Earlier, the Karnataka …

By Siddaramaiah, for Siddaramaiah': Karnataka LoP R Ashoka criticizes Lokayukta over MUDA case
1 month ago

By Siddaramaiah, for Siddaramaiah': Karnataka LoP R Ashoka criticizes Lokayukta over MUDA case

Hindustan Times  

Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, R Ashoka, launched a sharp attack on the Lokayukta's handling of the MUDA scam investigation, calling it biased and ineffective. Highlighting apparent conflicts of interest, he added, "Before the investigation even began, the Chief Ministers, Ministers, and @INCKarnataka MLAs had already given a clean chit to Siddaramaiah and his wife." Condemning …

Mysuru Lokayukta unit submits MUDA probe report to agency police chief
1 month ago

Mysuru Lokayukta unit submits MUDA probe report to agency police chief

The Hindu  

The Mysuru district Lokayukta unit has completed its probe into the alleged scam in the allotment of 14 sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife B. M. Parvathi in lieu of 3.16 acres of her land acquired by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority and submitted its investigation report to the Lokayukta police chief here. The Lokayukta police had in the last …

High court dismisses petition seeking transfer of MUDA investigation against CM to CBI from Lokayukta
1 month, 1 week ago

High court dismisses petition seeking transfer of MUDA investigation against CM to CBI from Lokayukta

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: The High Court Justice M. Nagaprasanna on Friday dismissed a petition filed by social activist Snehamayi Krishna seeking transfer of investigation from Lokayukta, Mysuru wing to the sleuths of Central Bureau of Investigation over alleged irregularities in allotments of 14 plots to B.M. However, his advocate Shatabish Shivanna said a “legal victory for Siddaramaiah.” Last year, Snehamayi Krishna moved …

Karnataka HC refuses to transfer MUDA case against CM to CBI
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka HC refuses to transfer MUDA case against CM to CBI

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka refused to transfer to the Central Bureau of Investigation from the Lokayukta police the investigation into the criminal case on alleged illegal allotment of 14 sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife Parvathi by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. Siddaramaiah’s contentions Mr. Krishna had asked for a probe by the Lokayukta police before the special court. …

Karnataka High Court Refuses To Transfer Probe In MUDA Case Allegedly Involving CM Siddaramaiah To CBI
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka High Court Refuses To Transfer Probe In MUDA Case Allegedly Involving CM Siddaramaiah To CBI

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Friday refused to transfer the investigation by the Lokayukta police into the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority "scam" which is stated to involve Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, to the Central Bureau of Investigation. Plea filed 1 hour after Lokayukta police registered FIR, petitioner's conduct to be looked at Meanwhile Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave appearing for the …

MUDA case: Karnataka High Court reserves verdict on plea for transferring probe to CBI from Lokayukta police
1 month, 3 weeks ago

MUDA case: Karnataka High Court reserves verdict on plea for transferring probe to CBI from Lokayukta police

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka on Monday reserved its verdict on the petition seeking transfer of the probe to the Central Bureau of Investigation from the Lokayukta police into the criminal case on alleged illegal allotment of 14 sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife Parvathi by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. Sibal’s argument However, senior advocate Kapil Sibal argued that …

Lokayukta police submits report to Special Court in MUDA case involving CM Siddaramaiah
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lokayukta police submits report to Special Court in MUDA case involving CM Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

The Lokayukta police have submitted their report to the Special Court in Bengaluru regarding the MUDA alternative site allotment case, which involves Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his wife. However, since January 25 was a fourth Saturday and a court holiday, the Lokayukta police advanced the submission to January 24. Following a complaint by RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna, the special …

Karnataka court accepts closure report in bribery case against CM Siddaramaiah
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka court accepts closure report in bribery case against CM Siddaramaiah

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: A special court to try criminal cases against against elected representatives has accepted the closure report filed by the Karnataka Lokayukta police in a bribery case involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. In its ruling on January 18, the court stated, "The closure report filed by the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Karnataka Lokayukta, Bengaluru, dated 12.9.2024, is hereby accepted." The court …

Karnataka High Court reserves verdict on Yediyurappa’s petition challenging POCSO case
2 months ago

Karnataka High Court reserves verdict on Yediyurappa’s petition challenging POCSO case

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka on Friday reserved its judgment on the petition filed by former Chief Minister B.S. ‘No sexual assault’ Earlier, Senior Advocate C.V. Nagesh, appearing for Mr. Yediyurappa, denied the allegation and contended that the statements given by the witnesses and the pieces of evidence disclose that there is not even probability of occurrence of the incident …

Karnataka HC directs Lokayukta police to continue with MUDA scam probe
2 months ago

Karnataka HC directs Lokayukta police to continue with MUDA scam probe

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday allowed the Lokayukta police to continue its investigation into the alleged irregularities in the allotment of sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife B M Parvathy by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. The court also directed the Inspector General of Police of the anti-corruption body to oversee the investigation and the Additional Director General …

Foolproof case against B S Yediyurappa, Karnataka government tells HC
2 months ago

Foolproof case against B S Yediyurappa, Karnataka government tells HC

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: There is a foolproof case against BJP leader and former CM B S Yediyurappa in the POCSO case and the recorded conversation between him and the victim references what happened between them, argued Special Public Prosecutor Ravivarma Kumar before the Karnataka High Court on Wednesday. He also submitted that the conversation between the victim’s mother when she confronted the …

MUDA case: Karnataka High Court fixes responsibilities on IGP and ADGP of Lokayukta police to oversee investigation and scrutinise reports
2 months ago

MUDA case: Karnataka High Court fixes responsibilities on IGP and ADGP of Lokayukta police to oversee investigation and scrutinise reports

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday made two top police officers of the Lokayukta police accountable by entrusting them with the responsibilities of overseeing and scrutinising the investigation being carried out by the Mysuru wing of the Lokayukta police into the criminal case registered against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and others. The court also directed the Lokayukta police to submit …

Sending Voice Sample In Graft Case For Analysis To Private Lab Instead Of Govt Forensic Science Lab Affects Rights Of Accused: Karnataka HC
3 months ago

Sending Voice Sample In Graft Case For Analysis To Private Lab Instead Of Govt Forensic Science Lab Affects Rights Of Accused: Karnataka HC

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court upheld a trial court order discharging a public servant of graft charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act as the Lokayukta police sent the voice sample of the conversation between the official and the complainant wherein he allegedly demanded a bribe, to a private agency instead of sending it to government Forensic Science Laboratory for analysis. …

Karnataka High Court extends time for Lokayukta police to file probe report in MUDA case as plea for CBI probe is pending adjudication
3 months ago

Karnataka High Court extends time for Lokayukta police to file probe report in MUDA case as plea for CBI probe is pending adjudication

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka on Thursday extended till January 28, 2025, the time for the Lokayukta police to submit the final report of investigation before the jurisdictional court against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and others in the case of alleged illegal allotment of 14 sites to his wife, Parvathi, by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. Justice M. Nagaprasanna, in his …

MUDA case: Lokayukta cops submit probe records to HC
3 months, 1 week ago

MUDA case: Lokayukta cops submit probe records to HC

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Lokayukta police on Tuesday submitted to the High Court of Karnataka the records of investigation done till December 9 into the crime registered against CM Siddaramaiah and others in connection with the alleged irregularities in allotment of 14 sites to his wife BM Parvathy by MUDA. The hearing was adjourned to December 19 as the November 5 notice …

Complainant Was A 'Notorious Lady', In The Habit Of Filing Complaints: Ex-CM Yediyurappa To Karnataka HC In POCSO Case Filed Against Him
3 months, 1 week ago

Complainant Was A 'Notorious Lady', In The Habit Of Filing Complaints: Ex-CM Yediyurappa To Karnataka HC In POCSO Case Filed Against Him

Live Law  

Questioning the cognizance taken by the magistrate of a chargesheet filed against B S Yediyurappa and other accused in a POCSO Case, the former CM told the Karnataka High Court on Tuesday that the complainant was a "notorious lady" urging the court to look at her statements with a pinch of salt. The high court which is hearing Yediyurappa's petition …

Lawyer seeks transparency in corruption case against Yediyurappa
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Lawyer seeks transparency in corruption case against Yediyurappa

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: An advocate has sought transparency in former CM BS Yediyurappa’s land denotification case, and claimed that Lokayukta police should provide public updates on the ongoing corruption case involving former CM. I raised concerns about the “appearance of judicial favouritism” in corruption cases involving BS Yediyurappa and urged timely intervention to uphold public faith in judicial impartiality. One of the …

BJP leaders move Karnataka HC seeking court-monitored CBI probe into Valmiki Development Corporation scam
3 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP leaders move Karnataka HC seeking court-monitored CBI probe into Valmiki Development Corporation scam

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court on Friday sought details of the probe that has been done so far by the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with the crime registered by the Union Bank of India against its officials and others concerning the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribe Development Corporation scam. Justice M Nagaprasanna passed the order while issuing notice …

Lokayukta clears previous BJP government in one 40% commission allegation case
4 months ago

Lokayukta clears previous BJP government in one 40% commission allegation case

India Today  

Karnataka Lokayukta dismissed the allegation made by a deceased contractor, R Ambikapathi, who claimed in a TV interview that bribes were paid to secure contracts within the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike. This particular case of complainant Ambikapathi was registered, and the investigation was completed in June,” the office of Lokayukta told India Today Digital. “The investigation into that case is …

Special court issues show-cause notice to IO of Lokayukta police for not conducting fresh probe on bribery plaint against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Special court issues show-cause notice to IO of Lokayukta police for not conducting fresh probe on bribery plaint against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

In a rare instance, the Special Court of Sessions for Criminal Cases against former and present MPs and MLAs has issued a show-cause notice to the investigation officer of the Lokayukta police for not conducting a fresh preliminary inquiry against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in an alleged bribery case despite a direction issued by the court in this regard way back …

Karnataka CM explains difference in sanction for prosecution against him and B. S. Yediyurappa
7 months ago

Karnataka CM explains difference in sanction for prosecution against him and B. S. Yediyurappa

The Hindu  

Karnataka Chief Minster Siddaramaiah sought to draw a distinction between Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot sanctioning prosecution against him in the alleged MUDA scam now, and then governor Hansraj Bhardwaj doing so against B.S. Taking to social media handle X on August 19, he said: “Opposition was displaying ignorance in drawing parallels and asking for his resignation, since the circumstances are starkly …

Chargesheets Submitted By Police Officers Must Have All Necessary Details As Per Section 173(2) CrPC: Supreme Court
1 year ago

Chargesheets Submitted By Police Officers Must Have All Necessary Details As Per Section 173(2) CrPC: Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that police officers submitting the police report/chargesheet to the magistrate as per the State Police Manual shall abide by the particulars of Section 173 and directed the officers in charge of every police station across the country to strictly comply with the mandatory requirements of Section 173 of Cr.P.C. While deciding one of the …

Court pulls up Karnataka Lokayukta cops for lapses in probes
1 year, 2 months ago

Court pulls up Karnataka Lokayukta cops for lapses in probes

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Special Court for Lokayukta Cases castigated the Karnataka Lokayukta police for their “utter negligence, serious lapses in conducting the investigation, filing of final reports without application of mind and adhering to procedure”, stating that it is leading to victimising of innocents and escape of real culprits from the clutches of law, and compelling the courts to invest valuable …

Keeping Investigations Against Public Servants Pending Affect Their Rights: Karnataka High Court Asks Lokayukta To "Set Its House In Order"
1 year, 6 months ago

Keeping Investigations Against Public Servants Pending Affect Their Rights: Karnataka High Court Asks Lokayukta To "Set Its House In Order"

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has asked the Karnataka Lokayukta to "set its house in order" by directing completion of investigation registered against public servants under the Prevention of Corruption Act, within a time frame. A single bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna sitting at Dharwad said, “This Court has come across several cases where investigation has gone on for ages and …

Minute Procedural Aberration In Magistrate's Order Rejecting 'B' Report And Taking Cognizance Doesn't Prejudice Accused: Karnataka High Court
1 year, 8 months ago

Minute Procedural Aberration In Magistrate's Order Rejecting 'B' Report And Taking Cognizance Doesn't Prejudice Accused: Karnataka High Court

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has rejected a petition filed by eight murder accused challenging Magistrate court's order taking cognizance of the offence alleged against them and rejecting the ‘B Report’ filed by the police. A single judge bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna rejected the petitioners contention regarding procedural defects in the cognizance order as the sworn statement was recorded even …

'Extreme Inefficiency': Calcutta High Court Again Expresses Displeasure At CBI Probe In Recruitment Scam Case, Removes CBI Officer
2 years, 1 month ago

'Extreme Inefficiency': Calcutta High Court Again Expresses Displeasure At CBI Probe In Recruitment Scam Case, Removes CBI Officer

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday expressed displeasure at the progress of the investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation into alleged irregularities in recruitments for government-aided schools in West Bengal. Justice Abhijit Gangopadhay on Tuesday had removed investigation officer Somnath Biswas from the special investigation team of the CBI that is probing. Justice Abhijit Gangopadhay on Tuesday had removed …

BS Yediyurappa gets SC relief, graft case probe against former Karnataka CM stayed
2 years, 5 months ago

BS Yediyurappa gets SC relief, graft case probe against former Karnataka CM stayed

India Today  

In a big relief to former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed the investigation by the state Lokayukta police into allegations of graft against the BJP leader. The petitioner’s plea in the SC challenged the recent high court ruling that reinstated a private complaint against Yediyurappa, his son, and BJP state vice-president BY Vijayendra and others …

Lokayukta police registers case against Yediyurappa, family members on graft charges
2 years, 6 months ago

Lokayukta police registers case against Yediyurappa, family members on graft charges

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: The Lokayukta police in Karnataka have registered a case against former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and several members of his family in connection with a corruption case. The case was registered on Friday following a special court direction to the Lokayukta police to book the senior BJP leader and his kin, including his son B Y Vijayendra, who …

Lokayukta Police Files FIR Against Yediyurappa, Family Members in Corruption Case
2 years, 6 months ago

Lokayukta Police Files FIR Against Yediyurappa, Family Members in Corruption Case

News 18  

The Lokayukta police in Karnataka have registered a case against former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and several members of his family in connection with a corruption case. The case was registered on Friday following a special court direction to the Lokayukta police to book the senior BJP leader and his kin, including his son B Y Vijayendra, who is …

HC tells special court to hear corruption case against Yediyurappa again
2 years, 6 months ago

HC tells special court to hear corruption case against Yediyurappa again

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday restored a private complaint against former Chief Minister and senior BJP leader, B S Yediyurappa and his family members, accusing them of 'taking bribe' for awarding government contracts. Others named in the complaint are Yediyurappa's son B Y Vijayendra, grandson Shashidar Maradi, son-in-law Sanjay Sree, Chandrakanth Ramalingam, current BDA chairperson and MLA S …

Supreme Court stays Karnataka HC's order refusing to quash corruption case against BS Yediyurappa
2 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court stays Karnataka HC's order refusing to quash corruption case against BS Yediyurappa

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Friday put a stay on Karnataka High Court’s order refusing to quash a criminal complaint registered against Karnataka’s former CM BS Yediyurappa under the Prevention of Corruption Act. A bench comprising of Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justice Krishna Murari and Justice Hima Kohli issued the notice in a special leave petition filed by Yediyurappa …

SC directs Madras HC to supply inquiry report to ex-TN minister Velumani over alleged corruption
2 years, 10 months ago

SC directs Madras HC to supply inquiry report to ex-TN minister Velumani over alleged corruption

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Madras High Court to give a copy of the report of preliminary equiry conducted against S P Velumani over alleged corruption in awarding of tenders in corporations during his tenure as Tamil Nadu minister for municipal administration. Without considering the material before it, and by merely relying on the submissions made …

Bhushan Kumar's attempts show his thirst to get rid of rape case: Mumbai court
2 years, 11 months ago

Bhushan Kumar's attempts show his thirst to get rid of rape case: Mumbai court

India Today  

A Mumbai magistrate’s court has said that producer Bhushan Kumar, who was accused in a rape case, attempted to contest the matter, which is unfortunate, unethical and unjustified. “His attempts show his hunger and thirst to get rid of the matter at the earliest,” the court said while ordering the Mumbai police to investigate the case further. In this case, …

Karnataka court orders registration of special criminal case against B S Yediyurappa
2 years, 11 months ago

Karnataka court orders registration of special criminal case against B S Yediyurappa

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: A Special Court in Bengaluru has ordered the registration of a 'special criminal case' against former Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa in connection with the land denotification complaint lodged against him in the year 2013. Special judge B Jayantha Kumar has ordered authorities to register a special criminal case for offences punishable under section 13 read with section 13 …

Trial Court Closes Proceedings Against Karnataka BJP Chief Naleen Kumar Kateel For Allegedly Intimidating Police Officer
3 years, 1 month ago

Trial Court Closes Proceedings Against Karnataka BJP Chief Naleen Kumar Kateel For Allegedly Intimidating Police Officer

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court was informed by BJP Member of Parliament, Naleen Kumar Kateel, that the trial court has accepted the B-report and closed the proceedings initiated against him for allegedly intimidating a police inspector Maruthi Nayak, in the year 2017. Advocate H Pavana Chandra Shetty appearing for the petitioner who had sought quashing of the FIR registered against him …

Bengaluru Court Dismisses Private Complaint Against Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa & Other Public Servants For Want Of Sanction To Prosecute
3 years, 8 months ago

Bengaluru Court Dismisses Private Complaint Against Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa & Other Public Servants For Want Of Sanction To Prosecute

Live Law  

In the absence of sanction for prosecution, a special court in Bengaluru on Thursday dismissed a private complaint filed against Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, his son BY Vijayendra and others, alleging offences punishable under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Indian Penal Code and seeking to refer the complaint to any Investigating Agency to register a FIR and conduct …

Special Court Rejects Closure of Investigation by Lokayukta Police Against Karnataka CM Yediyurappa
3 years, 8 months ago

Special Court Rejects Closure of Investigation by Lokayukta Police Against Karnataka CM Yediyurappa

News 18  

In a setback to Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, a special court for public representatives on Saturday dismissed the ‘B-Report’ by the Lokayukta police seeking the closure of investigation against him in a 15-year-old case relating to denotification of prime land in Bengaluru. The court also directed the Lokayukta police to expedite the investigation and furnish the final or additional …

'Once Chargesheet Is Filed, Court Has No Option But To Take Cognizance' : Karnataka HC Restores Corruption Case Against CM Yediyurappa
4 years ago

'Once Chargesheet Is Filed, Court Has No Option But To Take Cognizance' : Karnataka HC Restores Corruption Case Against CM Yediyurappa

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has set aside the order of a Special Court under the Prevention of Corruption Act which dismissed a complaint of corruption filed against Chief Minister B S Yeddiyurappa and former Minister of Large and Medium Scale Industries Katta Subramanyam.A single bench of Justice John Michael Cunha, while setting aside the order, directed the special court to …

Karnataka HC Refuses To Quash Corruption Case Against Former CM H D Kumarswamy [Read Order]
4 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka HC Refuses To Quash Corruption Case Against Former CM H D Kumarswamy [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has refused to quash a criminal case registered against former Chief Minister, H D Kumarswamy, alleging that he denotified two different plots of land acquired by the Bangalore Development Authority, during his tenure as Chief Minister between June 2006 and October 2007, for pecuniary gains. Prosecution argued: Special Public Prosecutor Venkatesh S. Arbatti, submitted that all …

Karnataka court summons BS Yediyurappa for model code of conduct violation in 2019 bypolls
4 years, 7 months ago

Karnataka court summons BS Yediyurappa for model code of conduct violation in 2019 bypolls

Firstpost  

In November 2019, the chief minister had allegedly appealed to the Veerashaiva Lingayat community not to split votes while campaigning for a BJP candidate in Gokak. Bengaluru: A court in Karnataka’s Belagavi district has issued summons to Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in connection with a case of alleged violation of model code of conduct during the by-elections held last year. …

Telangana high court asks about BJP leader case
5 years, 8 months ago

Telangana high court asks about BJP leader case

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Monday directed the police to submit a status report about the investigation done so far in the case filed against BJP leader P. Muralidhar Rao and eight others at the Saroornagar police station that they had cheated a city resident by promising a nominated post at the Centre. Justice Rajasheker Reddy was dealing with …

Complaint against Karnataka judge wasn't handled as per Supreme Court guidelines: Minister Prasad writes to CJI Misra
6 years, 11 months ago

Complaint against Karnataka judge wasn't handled as per Supreme Court guidelines: Minister Prasad writes to CJI Misra

India TV News  

The government is learnt to have written to Chief Justice Dipak Misra that a complaint of sexual harassment against a district court judge in Karnataka was not handled according to the guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court while considering his case for elevation to the High Court. The letter written by Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad comes days after …

No Bar For Police To File Final Report After Initial Refer Report: Madras HC [Read Order]
8 years ago

No Bar For Police To File Final Report After Initial Refer Report: Madras HC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has recently held that there is no illegality in filing a second final report implicating an accused, after filing an initial refer report, referring the case as mistake of fact.Justice Kalaiyarsan was hearing a petition filed by an accused challenging the order of a magistrate ordering further investigation and subsequent final report implicating him.The police. The …

Kerala HC quashes ‘Vague’ Police Report in KUA Scam, Orders Further Probe [Read Order]
8 years, 6 months ago

Kerala HC quashes ‘Vague’ Police Report in KUA Scam, Orders Further Probe [Read Order]

Live Law  

The court accepted the alleged accused’s argument that the report fails to specify the exact nature of misconduct committed and doesn’t disclose the identity of alleged beneficiaries of the malpractice, apart from a vague assertion that certain public servants had favoured certain persons in procuring employment.The Kerala High Court has quashed the final report submitted by the police. The court …

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