Special court issues notice to Karnataka CM in defamation case
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Special court issues notice to Karnataka CM in defamation case

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: A special court in the city issued a notice to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday on a private complaint filed by an activist on charges of defamatory statements against him. Abraham filed the complaint for the offence punishable under Section 356 of BNSS, 2023, against Siddaramaiah, who allegedly made a defamatory statement against him after the Governor Thawaarchand Gehlot issued a notice to Siddaramaiah on Abraham’s petition seeking consent to probe alleged irregularities in the allotment of 14 compensatory sites to BM Parvathy, Siddaramaiah’s wife. HC adjourns hearing On Saturday, the Karnataka High Court adjourned to March 22 the hearing of appeals filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Devaraju, who sold the land to the brother-in-law of Siddaramaiah, against the order passed by the single judge upholding the consent given by Governor Thawaarchand Gehlot to probe alleged irregularities in the allotment of 14 compensatory sites to BM Parvathy, wife of Siddaramaiah. Plea seeking CBI probe to be heard tomorrow The single judge of the high court will further hear the petition filed by activist Snehamayi Krishna seeking a CBI probe into the MUDA case on Monday.

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Not a single special CBI court in Bengal: Shah
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2 days, 14 hours ago

Not a single special CBI court in Bengal: Shah

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the West Bengal government has not set up even a single special Central Bureau of Investigation due to which the cases are pending trial. Responding to Trinamool Congress lawmaker Saket Gokhale’s remarks in Rajya Sabha that among 6,900 corruption cases filed by CBI in West Bengal, there were no convictions …

SC asks CBI stand on plea to probe 'fraud' by Kolkata's SREI group
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3 days, 5 hours ago

SC asks CBI stand on plea to probe 'fraud' by Kolkata's SREI group

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the CBI's stand on a plea seeking a probe into the alleged financial fraud committed by Kolkata-based SREI Group. SC asks CBI stand on plea to probe 'fraud' by Kolkata's SREI group A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar took note of the submissions of advocate Prashant Bhushan, …

Cash-for-job scam: SC stays Madras HC order for CBI probe against ex-AIADMK minister
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5 days, 3 hours ago

Cash-for-job scam: SC stays Madras HC order for CBI probe against ex-AIADMK minister

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Madras High Court order directing a CBI probe into corruption allegations against former AIADMK minister K T Rajenthra Bhalaji in a cash-for-job scam case. Cash-for-job scam: SC stays Madras HC order for CBI probe against ex-AIADMK minister A bench comprising Justices Pankaj Mithal and S V N Bhatti passed the order …

Supreme Court stays CBI probe against former Tamil Nadu Minister Rajenthra Bhalaji
5 days, 5 hours ago

Supreme Court stays CBI probe against former Tamil Nadu Minister Rajenthra Bhalaji

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation not to proceed with its probe cases against former All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Minister K.T. The court was referring to the arguments and counter-arguments presented by the State of Tamil Nadu, Mr. Bhalaji, and a complainant in the case. Tamil Nadu Additional Advocate General Amit Anand Tiwari …

Advocates Act | BCI Cannot Entertain Appeal Against Order Of State Bar Council's Disciplinary Committee When Probe Is Pending: Punjab & Haryana HC
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Advocates Act | BCI Cannot Entertain Appeal Against Order Of State Bar Council's Disciplinary Committee When Probe Is Pending: Punjab & Haryana HC

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has made it clear that Bar Council Of India cannot entertain appeal from interim order of the State Bar Council's disciplinary committee when the probe is pending and no punishment is imposed. Perusing Section 37 of the Advocate's Act, the Court noted that any person aggrieved by an order of the Disciplinary Committee of …

Karnataka HC quashes ED summons to CM Siddaramaiah’s wife, Minister Byrathi Suresh in MUDA case
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Karnataka HC quashes ED summons to CM Siddaramaiah’s wife, Minister Byrathi Suresh in MUDA case

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka High Court on Friday set aside the summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife, Parvathi, and Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh in connection with the Mysore Urban Development Authority case. Earlier, the Karnataka Lokayukta Police had also informed complainant Snehamayi Krishna that the claims regarding the MUDA scam could not be substantiated due …

Karnataka High Court quashes ED summons to Siddaramaiah's wife in Muda case
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Karnataka High Court quashes ED summons to Siddaramaiah's wife in Muda case

India Today  

In a major relief to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the Karnataka High Court quashed the Enforcement Directorate summons issued to his wife, BM Parvathi, and Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh in connection with the Mysore Urban Development Authority land allotment case. On February 5, the Karnataka High Court extended the stay on the ED summons until February 20, providing continued …

MUDA ‘scam': RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna moves HC seeking CBI probe against CM Siddaramaiah
2 weeks, 3 days ago

MUDA ‘scam': RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna moves HC seeking CBI probe against CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna on Tuesday moved the Karnataka High Court challenging the single judge order refusing a CBI investigation against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the MUDA site allotment scam. Krishna approached the High Court after the Lokayukta police gave a clean chit to Siddaramaiah and his family members in the MUDA site allotment case recently. In his petition earlier …

Karnataka High Court refuses to interfere with sanction granted for prosecuting three officials for ‘illegally’ favouring former Chief Secretary’s mother
2 weeks, 3 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 …

Siddaramaiah faces fresh heat as activist seeks CBI probe in Muda case
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Siddaramaiah faces fresh heat as activist seeks CBI probe in Muda case

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah faces fresh legal challenges in the Mysore Urban Development Authority land allotment case as the RTI activist who originally complained in the case moved the High Court, seeking a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation. Snehamayi Krishna had earlier approached the Karnataka High Court with a writ petition demanding the transfer of the case from …

'Satire Protected Under Article 19' : Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Over College Skit Allegedly Insulting Ambedkar & Dalits
3 weeks ago

'Satire Protected Under Article 19' : Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Over College Skit Allegedly Insulting Ambedkar & Dalits

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court recently quashed a case registered against students and faculty members of the Jain Centre of Management Studies who were booked for staging a skit that allegedly referred to Dr B R Ambedkar and Dalits in a derogatory manner. It said, “The skit/short play performed by the petitioner was in the nature of satire/entertainment, which is constitutionally …

'Satire Protected Under Article 19' : Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Over College Skit Allegedly Insulting Ambedkar & Dalits
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3 weeks ago

'Satire Protected Under Article 19' : Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Over College Skit Allegedly Insulting Ambedkar & Dalits

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court recently quashed a case registered against students and faculty members of the Jain Centre of Management Studies who were booked for staging a skit that allegedly referred to Dr B R Ambedkar and Dalits in a derogatory manner. It said, “The skit/short play performed by the petitioner was in the nature of satire/entertainment, which is constitutionally …

High Court notice to Karnataka government over dropping cases against MPs, MLAs
3 weeks, 1 day ago

High Court notice to Karnataka government over dropping cases against MPs, MLAs

India Today  

The Karnataka High Court, on Thursday, issued notice to the state government in a petition challenging a government order to withdraw 43 criminal cases, in which former ministers, MLAs and persons of influence were named accused. A Division Bench of Chief Justice NV Anjaria and Justice MI Arun passed the order on the public interest litigation questioning the legality of …

Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: Hearing deferred to March 6
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: Hearing deferred to March 6

The Hindu  

A special MP/MLA court on Monday adjourned the hearing in a defamation case against Leader of Opposition and Rae Bareli MP Rahul Gandhi to March 6. The case stems from the alleged objectionable remark made by Mr. Gandhi about Home Minister Amit Shah during the 2018 Karnataka Assembly elections, prompting Mr. Mishra, a local BJP politician, to file the complaint. …

Karnataka: Mining baron Janardhan Reddy spotted protesting against mining in Koppal
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Karnataka: Mining baron Janardhan Reddy spotted protesting against mining in Koppal

Live Mint  

Karnataka MLA G Janardhan Reddy, known to be a mining baron, reportedly protested against mining in the Koppal town. Former minister Gali Janardhan Reddy was accused in a multi-million illegal mining case. The CBI investigation revealed that Reddy’s mining network had illegally extracted iron ore, which was subsequently sold to traders who exported it without obtaining mandatory forest clearances or …

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 …

Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against Arnab Goswami For Allegedly Spreading Fake News Against CM Siddaramaiah
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against Arnab Goswami For Allegedly Spreading Fake News Against CM Siddaramaiah

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday allowed a petition filed by Republic TV Chief Editor Arnab Goswami and quashed the FIR registered against him for allegedly spreading fake news about Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Justice M Nagaprasanna said “Petition allowed and quashed.” The court before passing the order orally observed “Court wants to know what's the offence against Arnab Goswami, absolutely …

2020 Bengaluru Riots: Supreme Court Denies Bail To Accused, Directs Karnataka Govt To Establish Additional NIA Court For UAPA Offences
1 month, 1 week ago

2020 Bengaluru Riots: Supreme Court Denies Bail To Accused, Directs Karnataka Govt To Establish Additional NIA Court For UAPA Offences

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today declined to grant bail to Shabbar Khan, charge-sheeted in a Unlawful Activities Act, 1967 case related to the riots which happened in Bengaluru on August 11, 2020. On January 31, the matter was heard by a bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma, the Court asked the National Investigation Agency how much time it …

Court summons Rahul Gandhi on March 24 for allegedly defamatory remarks on Army
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1 month, 1 week ago

Court summons Rahul Gandhi on March 24 for allegedly defamatory remarks on Army

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been summoned by a Lucknow court on March 24 in connection with his allegedly defamatory remarks against the Indian Army during the Bharat Jodo Yatra in 2022, reported news agency PTI. A Lucknow court summoned Gandhi in connection with his allegedly defamatory remarks against the Indian Army Additional chief judicial magistrate Alok Verma scheduled the …

MUDA case: Snehamayi Krishna not to move SC against High Court ruling
1 month, 1 week ago

MUDA case: Snehamayi Krishna not to move SC against High Court ruling

The Hindu  

Instead of filing an appeal before the Supreme Court questioning the High Court’s decision to reject his petition to transfer the probe into the MUDA case to the CBI, activist Snehamayi Krishna has said that he will present the evidence in the matter before the court to expedite the legal process. Issuing a statement on his social media account, Mr. …

MUDA scam case: Karnataka HC ruling a shot in the arm for Siddaramaiah
1 month, 2 weeks ago

MUDA scam case: Karnataka HC ruling a shot in the arm for Siddaramaiah

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court dismissing the petition seeking a directive to transfer the MUDA case probe to the CBI has come as a shot in the arm for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. According to political analysts, the HC ruling has also come as a breather to the Congress high command, as Siddaramaiah getting a temporary relief in the MUDA case …

No need of probe by CBI into MUDA case, says Karnataka High Court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

No need of probe by CBI into MUDA case, says Karnataka High Court

The Hindu  

In a big relief to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the High Court of Karnataka on Friday said that “the material on record nowhere indicates that the investigation conducted by the Lokayukta police is partisan, lopsided or shoddy” to warrant transferring to the Central Bureau of Investigation the probe into the criminal case on alleged illegality in allotment of 14 sites to …

High court dismisses petition seeking transfer of MUDA investigation against CM to CBI from Lokayukta
1 month, 2 weeks 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 dismisses petition seeking transfer of MUDA case probe to CBI
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka HC dismisses petition seeking transfer of MUDA case probe to CBI

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka High Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna seeking a direction to transfer investigation into the MUDA site allotment case to the CBI. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is facing allegations of illegalities in the allotment of 14 sites to his wife Parvathi B M by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. "The material on record …

MUDA land scam: Relief for Siddaramaiah as Karnataka HC rejects plea for CBI probe
1 month, 2 weeks ago

MUDA land scam: Relief for Siddaramaiah as Karnataka HC rejects plea for CBI probe

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka High Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna seeking a direction to transfer investigation into the MUDA site allotment case to the CBI. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is facing allegations of illegalities in the allotment of 14 sites to his wife Parvathi B M by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. Siddaramaiah, his wife, brother-in-law B …

Karnataka HC refuses to transfer MUDA case against CM to CBI
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 scam: Big relief for Siddaramaiah, Karnataka HC denies transfer of case to CBI
1 month, 2 weeks ago

MUDA scam: Big relief for Siddaramaiah, Karnataka HC denies transfer of case to CBI

India TV News  

Bengaluru: In a big relief for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the Karnataka High Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna seeking a direction to transfer investigation into the MUDA site allotment case to the CBI. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is facing allegations of illegalities in the allotment of 14 sites to his wife Parvathi B M by …

MUDA case: CM Siddaramaiah gets breather as Karnataka High Court rejects CBI probe
1 month, 2 weeks ago

MUDA case: CM Siddaramaiah gets breather as Karnataka High Court rejects CBI probe

New Indian Express  

Also pointing out that the cabinet note, chief secretary's note and legal opinion are in unison to favour the Siddaramaiah on the matter, Singh said all of them were in unison made out of no irregularity. To meet the ends of justice and in public interest, the probe must be handed over to the CBI since there is no possibility …

Delhi HC issues notice to CM Atishi on plea challenging quashing of defamation case
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi HC issues notice to CM Atishi on plea challenging quashing of defamation case

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to Chief Minister Atishi in response to a petition filed by BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor, challenging a trial court decision to quash a defamation case against her. Kapoor’s petition stems from a trial court ruling that had set aside the summons issued to Atishi in a defamation complaint. Burman, …

Delhi HC to hear BJP leader's plea against CM Atishi in defamation case on February 3
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi HC to hear BJP leader's plea against CM Atishi in defamation case on February 3

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court will hear a BJP leader's plea challenging an order dismissing his defamation case against Chief Minister Atishi on Monday. In his plea, Praveen Shankar Kapoor said while rejecting the defamation complaint and quashing the summons issued by a magisterial court, the special judge went "beyond" the scope of his power in law. According to the complaint …

RTI activist behind MUDA ‘scam’ allegations against Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah convicted in cheque bounce case: Report
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

RTI activist behind MUDA ‘scam’ allegations against Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah convicted in cheque bounce case: Report

Hindustan Times  

Right to Information activist Snehamayi Krishna, who has been in the spotlight for alleging irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority, in which Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is the prime accused, has been convicted in a cheque bounce case. File photo of social activist Snehamayi Krishna, the complainant in the case According to a Deccan Herald report, a local court …

Karnataka High Court stays FIR against Gopalakrishnan, IISc director, 14 others
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court stays FIR against Gopalakrishnan, IISc director, 14 others

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court has stayed the First Information Report and all further proceedings initiated against 16 accused, including Infosys co-founder Senapathy Kris Gopalakrishnan and Indian Institute of Science director Prof Govindan Rangarajan, under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act. Justice S R Krishna Kumar passed the interim order on Wednesday after hearing the petition filed by all …

Karnataka High Court stays probe against C.T. Ravi in derogatory remarks case
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court stays probe against C.T. Ravi in derogatory remarks case

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka on Thursday stayed criminal proceedings against C.T. Though the court on January 23 had directed the CID not to precipitate till January 30 the investigation in the criminal case registered based on Ms. Hebbalkar’s complaint, State Public Prosecutor B.A. However, the court said that the CID cannot frustrate the proceedings on the petition as the …

[Section 223 BNSS] Notice Of Hearing Can Be Issued To Prospective Accused Only After Examining Complainant And Witnesses: Kerala High Court
1 month, 3 weeks ago

[Section 223 BNSS] Notice Of Hearing Can Be Issued To Prospective Accused Only After Examining Complainant And Witnesses: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has clarified that before issuing notice to an accused named in the complaint, the Magistrate must first examine the complainant and witnesses on oath as per Section 223 of the BNSS. It further clarified that as per first proviso to Section 223, if the Magistrate decides to take cognizance of the offence, the accused should be …

'Before Us For Political Mileage?' : Supreme Court To BJP MLA Challenging Karnataka Govt's Withdrawal Of CBI Consent To Probe DK Shivakumar
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Before Us For Political Mileage?' : Supreme Court To BJP MLA Challenging Karnataka Govt's Withdrawal Of CBI Consent To Probe DK Shivakumar

Live Law  

Justice Surya Kant of the Supreme Court questioned today the political motives of BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal behind assailing withdrawal of consent accorded by Karnataka government for CBI to prosecute Congress leader and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar in a disproportionate assets case. Subsequently, in October, the top Court issued notice on a plea by CBI challenging Karnataka High Court's …

MUDA case: Siddaramaiah confident about getting justice, calls it politically motivated case
1 month, 3 weeks ago

MUDA case: Siddaramaiah confident about getting justice, calls it politically motivated case

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday reiterated that the MUDA site allotment case is "politically motivated" and he was confident that he would get justice. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah rejected all reports of a Muslim quota In the MUDA case, Siddaramaiah, his wife Parvathi B M, his brother-in-law Mallikarjuna Swamy and others are accused. The ED had issued summons to …

CM Siddaramaiah confident of getting justice in MUDA case
1 month, 3 weeks ago

CM Siddaramaiah confident of getting justice in MUDA case

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said they are confident that they will get justice in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority case. Responding to a question, the CM said the case is “politically motivated”. Responding to a question on AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks that a dip in river Ganga during Maha Kumbh won’t remove poverty, the CM said, “Ask …

CJI says will consider request for urgent hearing of plea levelling allegations against Manipur CM
1 month, 3 weeks ago

CJI says will consider request for urgent hearing of plea levelling allegations against Manipur CM

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday said the court may, in case of “extreme urgency”, consider advancing the hearing of a plea made by a Kuki organisation, represented by advocate Prashant Bhushan, claiming Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh was instrumental in inciting and organising violence in the northeastern State which led to the loss of many lives. …

MUDA: Karnataka HC reserves order on petition seeking CBI probe
1 month, 3 weeks ago

MUDA: Karnataka HC reserves order on petition seeking CBI probe

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Taking on record the report of the investigation and accompanying documents submitted by the Lokayukta police in a sealed cover on the alleged irregularities in the allotment of 14 compensatory sites to BM Parvathy, wife of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority, the Karnataka High Court on Monday reserved its judgment on a petition filed by …

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 …

Karnataka HC stays ED notice to CM Siddaramaiah's wife, Minister Byrathi in MUDA land allotment scam
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka HC stays ED notice to CM Siddaramaiah's wife, Minister Byrathi in MUDA land allotment scam

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court on Monday stayed the summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate to B M Parvathy, wife of Siddaramaiah and Minister for Urban Development and Town Planning Byrathi Suresh in connection with the alleged irregularities in the allotment of 14 compensatory sites to Parvathy by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. Justice M Nagaprasanna passed the interim order …

Karnataka HC adjourns hearing on MUDA case involving CM Siddaramaiah to March 22
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka HC adjourns hearing on MUDA case involving CM Siddaramaiah to March 22

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka High Court on Saturday deferred the hearing of appeals filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and former Mysuru landowner J Devaraju in MUDA case to March 22. The case pertains to allegations of irregularities in the allotment of 14 Mysuru Urban Development Authority housing sites to Siddaramaiah's wife. A division bench comprising Chief Justice N V Anjaria and Justice …

Parties skeptical on Vengaivayal findings
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Parties skeptical on Vengaivayal findings

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Several political party leaders, including VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan, expressed skepticism over the finding of the CB-CID that three persons from Vengaivayal village in Pudukkottai district were responsible for mixing human excreta with the water stored in the overhead tank for the consumption of their own people due to personal animosity towards others even as the State government urged …

SC seeks reply on plea for CBI probe into murders of three of Dalit family in MP
2 months ago

SC seeks reply on plea for CBI probe into murders of three of Dalit family in MP

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought replies on a plea seeking probe by the CBI into the alleged murders of three members of a Dalit family in Madhya Pradesh. SC seeks reply on plea for CBI probe into murders of three of Dalit family in MP A bench of Justices J K Maheshwari and Aravind Kumar agreed to …

Karnataka High Court issues notice to State government on complaint of SC/ST panel chief’s post lying vacant for over two years
2 months ago

Karnataka High Court issues notice to State government on complaint of SC/ST panel chief’s post lying vacant for over two years

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka on Monday ordered issue of notice to the State government on a PIL petition, which sought direction to fill the post of chairperson of the State Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, which has been vacant for over two years. Pointing out that the post has been vacant since December 9, 2022, the petitioner …

Karnataka High Court Stays Proceedings Against Rahul Gandhi for a Month in Defamation Case
2 months ago

Karnataka High Court Stays Proceedings Against Rahul Gandhi for a Month in Defamation Case

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru:The Karnataka High Court on Friday stayed interim proceedings against Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Keshav Prasad alleging “false” and malicious” It may be recalled here that Rahul Gandhi appeared before the 42nd Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Bengaluru as per Court’s order on July …

Senior lawyers urge CJI to direct CBI to lodge FIR against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav
2 months ago

Senior lawyers urge CJI to direct CBI to lodge FIR against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav

The Hindu  

Senior advocates have written to Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Friday to direct the Central Bureau of Investigation to lodge a First Information Report against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav after taking suo motu notice of communal comments reported to have been made by him during a speech at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu …

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