Karnataka High Court notice to State govt on Union Bank of India’s plea for transfer of Maharshi Valmiki Corporation’s multi-crore scam probe to CBI
5 months ago

Karnataka High Court notice to State govt on Union Bank of India’s plea for transfer of Maharshi Valmiki Corporation’s multi-crore scam probe to CBI

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday ordered the issue of notice to the State government on a petition filed by the Union Bank of India seeking a direction to transfer to the Central Bureau of Investigation the investigation being carried out by the State police into the multi-crore financial scam at the Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Welfare Development Corporation. Earlier, Attorney General of India R. Venkataramani, who appeared for the UBI in his personal capacity, contended that the probe into the bank frauds involving officials of the public sector banks will have to be probed by the CBI when the amount of alleged fraud exceeds ₹50 crore as per the master circulars issued by the Reserve Bank of India. Meanwhile, the UBI, in its petition, has said that the State government has not responded to its June 19 representation for transferring the probe into the FIR registered by the State police on the alleged scam to the CBI as per statutory requirement in terms of RBI’s mandate. No coercive action Meanwhile, the court also continued its earlier interim orders on the petitions filed by UBI’s Managing Director and CEO A. Manimekhalai, Executive Directors Nitesh Ranjan, S. Ramasubramanian, Sanjay Rudra and Pankaj Dwivedi, questioning FIR registered against them by the State police.

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Karnataka HC questions state over delay in Karnataka Bhovi Development Corporation scam probe
3 days, 18 hours ago

Karnataka HC questions state over delay in Karnataka Bhovi Development Corporation scam probe

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Questioning the conduct of the State Government in neither summoning nor securing the accused in the alleged Karnataka Bhovi Development Corporation scam even though a case was registered 20 months ago, the Karnataka High Court on Thursday sought to know why the case should not be handed over to independent investigating agencies such as CBI. The counsels of the …

State Appears To Be Shielding Main Accused Who Haven't Been Summoned In ₹100 Crore Bhovi Corporation "Scam" Probe: Karnataka HC
4 days, 6 hours ago

State Appears To Be Shielding Main Accused Who Haven't Been Summoned In ₹100 Crore Bhovi Corporation "Scam" Probe: Karnataka HC

Live Law  

While hearing a matter seeking transfer of probe in the over Rs 100 crore Bhovi Development Corporation "scam", the Karnataka High Court on Thursday observed that the state government appeared to be shielding the main accused who has not been summoned for investigation and have neither secured bail. Justice M Nagaprasanna was hearing a petition filed by two accused Yashaswini …

Karnataka High Court extends Lokayukta MUDA probe report deadline till Jan 28
4 days, 18 hours ago

Karnataka High Court extends Lokayukta MUDA probe report deadline till Jan 28

India Today  

The Karnataka High Court, on Thursday, extended the deadline for Lokayukta police to submit their investigation report into the MUDA scam to January 28. The high court’s order overruled the lower high court’s December 24 deadline for Lokayukta’s progress report of their investigation into the alleged corruption in the allocation of sites by MUDA. The high court’s extension of the …

Supreme Court clears way for CBI probe into Kallakurichi hooch tragedy
5 days, 18 hours ago

Supreme Court clears way for CBI probe into Kallakurichi hooch tragedy

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the decks for a CBI probe into the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy that left 68 people dead. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan dismissed the special leave petitions filed by the Tamil Nadu government against the Madras High Court judgment ordering the CBI probe. Based on petitions filed by AIADMK …

Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against BJP State President BY Vijayendra For Allegedly Extorting Money Under Guise Of Electoral Bonds
6 days, 7 hours ago

Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against BJP State President BY Vijayendra For Allegedly Extorting Money Under Guise Of Electoral Bonds

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday allowed the petition filed by then Vice President and now BJP State President BY Vijayendra and quashed proceedings pertaining to an FIR registered against him for allegedly extorting money under the guise of electoral bonds. It said “The counsel being changed for qua the other accused raising different grounds that were not raised by …

Order CBI probe into MUDA scam, Waqf irregularities: BJP Karnataka chief to CM
6 days, 11 hours ago

Order CBI probe into MUDA scam, Waqf irregularities: BJP Karnataka chief to CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to order a comprehensive CBI probe into various issues, including the Mysuru MUDA scam, Waqf irregularities highlighted in Anwar Manippady's report, and the Rs 150 crore corruption accusations against himself. Accept Anwar Manippady’s report and initiate a thorough CBI investigation into it as well," Vijayendra challenged while speaking to …

Priyank calls for probe against state BJP chief over Waqf encroachments
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6 days, 23 hours ago

Priyank calls for probe against state BJP chief over Waqf encroachments

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka information technology minister Priyank Kharge on Monday called for an investigation into allegations that BJP state president BY Vijayendra attempted to bribe Anwar Manippady, former Karnataka state minorities commission chairman, with ₹150 crore to suppress a report on Waqf property encroachments. The allegations resurfaced when Priyank Kharge raised the issue in the Karnataka assembly, accusing BY Vijayendra of offering …

SC favours sending pleas over CCI probe against Amazon, Flipkart to Karnataka HC
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1 week ago

SC favours sending pleas over CCI probe against Amazon, Flipkart to Karnataka HC

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday said it was prima facie inclined to send all petitions challenging the Competition Commission of India’s anti-trust probe against e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart for alleged malpractices to the Karnataka high court. “Prima facie, we are of the view that all writ petitions be transferred and heard by the Karnataka high court,” a …

Supreme Court Indicates Transfer Of Amazon, Flipkart Sellers' Petitions Against CCI Probe To Karnataka HC; Stays HC Proceedings Until Jan 6
1 week ago

Supreme Court Indicates Transfer Of Amazon, Flipkart Sellers' Petitions Against CCI Probe To Karnataka HC; Stays HC Proceedings Until Jan 6

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday indicated that it may transfer writ petitions filed in various High Courts by Amazon and Flipkart-associated sellers against Competition Commission of India's probe into alleged anti-competitive practices to the Karnataka High Court. Prima facie we are of the view that all cases pending in various High Courts could be transferred to Karnataka High Court for …

Probe against Amazon, Flipkart: SC says all pending cases should go to Karnataka HC
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1 week ago

Probe against Amazon, Flipkart: SC says all pending cases should go to Karnataka HC

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday said the petitions of e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart challenging an order of the Competition Commission of India ordering a probe against them for alleged malpractices should be transferred to the Karnataka High Court. The Supreme Court, however, asked the Karnataka High Court not to proceed with the hearing on the petitions filed by e-commerce …

Supreme Court Expresses Disinclination To Stay Karnataka Lokayukta Investigation In DK Shivakumar Disproportionate Assets Case
1 week ago

Supreme Court Expresses Disinclination To Stay Karnataka Lokayukta Investigation In DK Shivakumar Disproportionate Assets Case

Live Law  

In pleas challenging withdrawal of consent accorded by Karnataka government for CBI to prosecute Congress leader and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar in a disproportionate assets case, the Supreme Court today expressed disinclination to pass any interim order regarding ongoing investigation by Karnataka Lokayukta.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan heard the matter, arising out of. In pleas challenging …

BJP calls for CBI probe into bribe allegations against Vijayendra in Waqf issue
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1 week ago

BJP calls for CBI probe into bribe allegations against Vijayendra in Waqf issue

India Today  

The BJP on Monday called for a CBI probe into allegations made by Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge regarding a Rs 150 crore "bribe" offer by State BJP Chief BY Vijayendra to former Minority Commission chairperson Anwar Manippadi. He said the allegation was "baseless" and demanded a formal enquiry, challenging Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to order a CBI probe into the matter. …

Siddaramaiah suggests CBI probe into 'Waqf scam' as BJP denies allegations
1 week ago

Siddaramaiah suggests CBI probe into 'Waqf scam' as BJP denies allegations

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said that his allegations 'Waqf scam' against the state BJP chief were based on evidence and urged the Central government to order a CBI probe into the matter if the saffron party’s claims of innocence are true. These remarks came after the Karnataka BJP president, BY Vijayendra, dismissed Siddaramaiah and ruling Congress leaders' charges …

Supreme Court backs moving cases against Amazon, Flipkart to Karnataka High Court
1 week ago

Supreme Court backs moving cases against Amazon, Flipkart to Karnataka High Court

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed its inclination to transfer petitions filed by e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart, challenging a Competition Commission of India probe order, to the Karnataka High Court for adjudication. “Prima facie, we are of the view that all cases, which are pending in various high courts, should be transferred to Karnataka High Court for hearing,” the …

CBI notice to Odisha IAS officer Bishnupada Sethi over bribery case
1 week, 2 days ago

CBI notice to Odisha IAS officer Bishnupada Sethi over bribery case

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Senior IAS officer Bishnupada Sethi has landed in a spot of bother with the Central Bureau of Investigation serving a notice on him in connection with the Rs 10 lakh bribery case related to a senior executive of Bridge and Roof Company Limited, a central public sector undertaking headquartered in Kolkata. The 1995 batch officer was asked to join …

Bengaluru tops digital fraud cases as Karnataka faces ₹109 crore loss in scams
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1 week, 3 days ago

Bengaluru tops digital fraud cases as Karnataka faces ₹109 crore loss in scams

Hindustan Times  

In 2024, residents of Karnataka have been defrauded of ₹109.01 crore through elaborate digital arrest scams, where criminals impersonate government officials to extract money. Karnataka police arrested 27 individuals connected to these operations, though none of the accused from Bengaluru cases have been caught so far. Addressing a question raised by BJP MLC K Prathap Simha Nayak, the minister revealed …

Karnataka High Court Quashes Case Against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya Accused Of Spreading 'Fake News' About A Farmer's Suicide
1 week, 4 days ago

Karnataka High Court Quashes Case Against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya Accused Of Spreading 'Fake News' About A Farmer's Suicide

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday quashed a case registered against BJP Member of Parliament Tejasvi Surya for allegedly spreading 'fake news' regarding the suicide of a farmer in Haveri district. During the hearing the senior counsel appearing for Surya said that the allegation is that he has made certain tweets based on certain news items. On November 14 the …

MUDA scam: Karnataka High Court to hear plea seeking CBI probe on December 19
1 week, 6 days ago

MUDA scam: Karnataka High Court to hear plea seeking CBI probe on December 19

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday scheduled the next hearing for the plea filed seeking a direction to transfer the investigation into the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority scam to the Central Bureau of Investigation. Earlier on Thursday, the Karnataka HC adjourned the hearing of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's plea challenging the court's order. The Court was hearing a plea that …

Karnataka HC issues notice to Governor
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Karnataka HC issues notice to Governor

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The High Court of Karnataka on Thursday issued notices to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and others on an appeal by CM Siddaramaiah, questioning the September 24 order of a single judge upholding the consent given by the governor to conduct an investigation against him and others in the MUDA case. The court also issued notices to the governor and others …

Accused arrested by CBI over alleged fraud and unregulated schemes in Assam
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Accused arrested by CBI over alleged fraud and unregulated schemes in Assam

India Today  

The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested Mintu Das, also known as Rohit Chandra Das, the proprietor of the Indian Institute of Banking & Information Technology, Guwahati, on December 3 in Delhi in connection with a financial fraud case. The case, which was initially registered by the Bhangagarh Police Station in Assam on September 4, 2024, involves allegations of fraud, breach …

Karnataka High Court to hear Siddaramaiah's appeal in MUDA case on January 25
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Karnataka High Court to hear Siddaramaiah's appeal in MUDA case on January 25

India Today  

The Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the state government and other respondents on an appeal filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, challenging a single-judge bench’s decision upholding the Governor’s sanction to prosecute him in the Mysore Urban Development Authority site allotment case. This gubernatorial sanction was based on petitions filed by activists TJ Abraham, Pradeep Kumar, and Snehamayi Krishna, …

‘Not conducive to fair probe’: SC shifts cases of BJP leader to CBI
2 weeks, 4 days ago

‘Not conducive to fair probe’: SC shifts cases of BJP leader to CBI

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday transferred the investigation of two criminal cases against West Bengal BJP leader and advocate Kabir Shankar Bose from the state police to the Central Bureau of Investigation, stating that “the politically charged atmosphere in the State of West Bengal may not be very conducive to a fair investigation” by the local police. The bench, comprising …

SC transfers criminal cases against Bengal BJP leader Kabir Shankar Bose to CBI
2 weeks, 5 days ago

SC transfers criminal cases against Bengal BJP leader Kabir Shankar Bose to CBI

Deccan Chronicle  

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday directed the transfer of two criminal cases against West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kabir Shankar Bose from the state police to the Central Bureau of Investigation. The decision was made following a petition by Bose, who argued that the ongoing investigations by the state police were politically motivated and biased due to …

On the face of it, you're corrupt person: Supreme Court to former Bengal minister
2 weeks, 5 days ago

On the face of it, you're corrupt person: Supreme Court to former Bengal minister

India Today  

"On the face of it you are a corrupt person. Crores of rupees were recovered from your premises," the Supreme Court on Wednesday told former West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee, held in an alleged cash-for-job scam in the state. Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, appearing for ED said that even if Chatterjee was granted bail in this case, he …

Gujarat High Court Asks Police To Probe Rape FIR Against BJP MLA Without 'Fear And Favour'
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Gujarat High Court Asks Police To Probe Rape FIR Against BJP MLA Without 'Fear And Favour'

Live Law  

The State Police has informed the Gujarat High Court that it has registered an FIR against BJP MLA from Prantij- Gajendrasinh Udesinh Parmar, after a woman moved a plea seeking lodging of an FIR on the allegations of rape. The court however said that it hopes and expects that the Investigating Agency shall probe the alleged offences "without any fear …

RG Kar: Court refrains to accept CBI chargesheet against Sandip Ghosh in financial irregularities case
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

RG Kar: Court refrains to accept CBI chargesheet against Sandip Ghosh in financial irregularities case

India TV News  

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday filed a chargesheet in connection with the RG Kar Hospital financial irregularities and named former principal of the medical establishment Sandip Ghosh as the prime accused, an official said. The official said, "Apart from Ghosh, the chargesheet includes the names of the other four arrested accused - Biplab Singh, Afsar Ali, Suman Hazra …

S.233 BNSS | Subsequent FIR On Same Allegations Not Barred But Magistrate Shall Stay Further Proceedings In Pending Complaint: Rajasthan HC
3 weeks, 3 days ago

S.233 BNSS | Subsequent FIR On Same Allegations Not Barred But Magistrate Shall Stay Further Proceedings In Pending Complaint: Rajasthan HC

Live Law  

Rajasthan High Court has ruled that Section 233 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 leaves no doubt that even if complaint proceedings are already undergoing in relation to particular allegations and facts, and the police officials receive a report/compliant on the same set of facts, they are not barred from registering an FIR on those facts. The bench of …

Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against State BJP President BY Vijayendra, Another Over Allegedly Offensive 'X' Post On Congress Leaders
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against State BJP President BY Vijayendra, Another Over Allegedly Offensive 'X' Post On Congress Leaders

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday quashed proceedings initiated against Karnataka State BJP President B Y Vijayendra in connection with an FIR registered over an allegedly offensive post made on X, by the party's Karnataka Unit on alleged Muslim appeasement by the State Congress. As per the prosecution case on April 19 MCC Nodal officer of Gandhinagar informed the complainant …

Bengaluru anti-corruption forum accuses BBMP of misappropriating Rs 46,300 crore
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Bengaluru anti-corruption forum accuses BBMP of misappropriating Rs 46,300 crore

India Today  

NR Ramesh, president of the Anti-Corruption Forum and a BJP leader, has accused the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike of misappropriating Rs 46,300 crore of public funds over the past decade. In a complaint filed with the Enforcement Directorate, Ramesh implicates BBMP Commissioner Tushar Girinath, 18 senior IAS officers and several other officials in what could be one of India’s largest …

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

Karnataka man loses ₹1.7 crore to fraudsters posing as CBI, TRAI officials: Report
1 month ago

Karnataka man loses ₹1.7 crore to fraudsters posing as CBI, TRAI officials: Report

Hindustan Times  

A Karnataka resident lost ₹1.7 crore in an elaborate online scam where fraudsters posed as officials from the Central Bureau of Investigation and Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, Deccan Herald reported. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the fraud As per the report, the ordeal began on November 11 when the victim received a call from …

Bitcoin Scam Case: CBI Summons Gaurav Mehta, Names 2 Accused In FIR Amid ED Raids, Maharashtra ‘Audio Clips’ Row
1 month ago

Bitcoin Scam Case: CBI Summons Gaurav Mehta, Names 2 Accused In FIR Amid ED Raids, Maharashtra ‘Audio Clips’ Row

ABP News  

Gain Bitcoin Scam Case: The Enforcement Directorate and the Central Bureau of Investigation intensified their investigations into the alleged Bitcoin Ponzi scam involving Gaurav Mehta on Wednesday, following the Bharatiya Janata Party's explosive claims against Congress and NCP leaders. The CBI on Wednesday summoned Gaurav Mehta to appear before it as soon as possible in connection with the Rs 6,600-crore …

Maharashtra elections: CBI begins probe into bitcoin ’scam’; six accused named in FIR
1 month ago

Maharashtra elections: CBI begins probe into bitcoin ’scam’; six accused named in FIR

Live Mint  

Maharashtra elections: The Central Bureau of Investigations started an investigation into the Bitcoin-based Ponzi “scam” as the agency looks into the accused persons for allegedly collecting 80,000 bitcoins and diverting the funds worth ₹6,606 crore through nine overseas firms to purchase properties abroad, reported the news agency ANI on Wednesday, November 20. The employee is allegedly linked to a Bitcoin …

Hours after ED raids, CBI summons audit company employee Gaurav Mehta in Bitcoin scam case
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1 month ago

Hours after ED raids, CBI summons audit company employee Gaurav Mehta in Bitcoin scam case

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The CBI on Wednesday summoned Gaurav Mehta, an audit company employee, in connection with the over Rs 6,000-crore Gain Bitcoin ponzi scam case registered by the agency on the directions of the Supreme Court, officials said. The agency has taken over the investigation into cases related to the Gain Bitcoin Ponzi scheme registered by various state police all …

CBI registers FIR to initiate probe into alleged Maharashtra ‘bitcoin scam’
1 month ago

CBI registers FIR to initiate probe into alleged Maharashtra ‘bitcoin scam’

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The CBI on Wednesday registered an FIR naming six persons as accused and began its probe into an alleged Maharashtra ‘bitcoin scam’ case amounting to Rs 6,600 crore and called one among them for questioning, officials said. The CBI has alleged that two accused - Amit Bharadwaj and Ajay Bharadwaj – were the mastermind in the case and …

Hours after ED searches, CBI summons audit company employee Gaurav Mehta in Bitcoin scam case
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1 month ago

Hours after ED searches, CBI summons audit company employee Gaurav Mehta in Bitcoin scam case

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The CBI on Wednesday summoned Gaurav Mehta, an audit company employee, to appear before it as soon as possible in connection with the Rs 6,600-crore Gain Bitcoin ponzi scam case, officials said. The Central Bureau of Investigation, which is probing the Gain Bitcoin ponzi "scam" on the directions of the Supreme Court, swung into action hours after the …

CBI begins probe into Rs 6,600-crore Maharashtra 'bitcoin scam', case against 2
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1 month ago

CBI begins probe into Rs 6,600-crore Maharashtra 'bitcoin scam', case against 2

India Today  

The CBI on Wednesday began an investigation into an alleged Maharashtra 'bitcoin scam' case amounting to Rs 6,600 crore and filed a case against two masterminds and called another one for questioning. The CBI summoned Gaurav Mehta, another accused in the case, and asked him to appear before the investigating officer at the earliest. The CBI probe came a day …

Maharashtra bitcoin scam: CBI files case against Amit Bhardwaj and Ajay Bhardwaj amid ED raids in Raipur
1 month ago

Maharashtra bitcoin scam: CBI files case against Amit Bhardwaj and Ajay Bhardwaj amid ED raids in Raipur

India TV News  

Maharashtra bitcoin scam: The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday filed a case against Amit Bhardwaj and Ajay Bhardwaj - accused in the Bitcoin Sam case. The matter took centerstage after former IPS officer from Pune Ravindranath Patil made an allegation against Sule and Patole over their alleged role in misappropriately using bitcoins from a 2018 cryptocurrency fraud case to …

Karnataka Cabinet decides to ask Lokayukta SIT to probe mining violations
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka Cabinet decides to ask Lokayukta SIT to probe mining violations

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday decided to ask the Special Investigation Team of the Lokayukta to register cases against 10 mining firms for alleged violations. Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil, briefing reporters after the cabinet meeting, said no case was registered against these companies for alleged irregularities and other violations. In a separate development, the cabinet …

Assam online trading scam: CBI arrests primary accused
1 month, 1 week ago

Assam online trading scam: CBI arrests primary accused

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The CBI has made a fresh arrest in the Rs 2,200 crore online trading scam in Assam, officials said on Friday.The accused Gopal Paul was arrested from a hideout in Siliguri in connection with the AJRS Marketing case, one of the 41 cases related to the scam being investigated by the agency, a CBI spokesperson said in a …

Supreme Court Stays HC Order For CBI Probe Into Alleged Irregularities In Jharkhand Assembly Appointments
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Stays HC Order For CBI Probe Into Alleged Irregularities In Jharkhand Assembly Appointments

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today stayed a Jharkhand High Court order, whereby alleged irregularities in the appointments and promotions to Jharkhand State Assembly were directed to be enquired into by the Central Bureau of Investigation. To briefly state facts of the case, one Shiv Shankar Sharma, a social worker, approached the Jharkhand High Court with a public interest litigation seeking a …

Karnataka High Court Stays Investigation Against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya For Allegedly Spreading 'Fake News' About A Farmer's Suicide
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka High Court Stays Investigation Against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya For Allegedly Spreading 'Fake News' About A Farmer's Suicide

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday by way of interim relief stayed investigation in the case registered against BJP Member of Parliament Tejasvi Surya, accused of spreading 'fake news' regarding the suicide of a farmer in Haveri district. List the matter for further hearing on December 4.” During the hearing Special Public Prosecutor appearing for the State opposed the grant …

Karnataka High Court To Hear CM Siddaramaiah's Appeal Against 'Sanction' Order In MUDA "Scam" Case On November 23
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka High Court To Hear CM Siddaramaiah's Appeal Against 'Sanction' Order In MUDA "Scam" Case On November 23

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday said it would hear next Saturday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's appeal challenging a single judge bench's order which had upheld the Governor's decision granting approval/ sanction for investigation against him in the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority scam. The petition stands dismissed.” With respect to the application of Section 17A Prevention of Corruption Act the …

Karnataka High Court Rejects Plea To Transfer Probe In Valmiki Corporation "Scam" To CBI
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka High Court Rejects Plea To Transfer Probe In Valmiki Corporation "Scam" To CBI

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition filed by Union Bank of India seeking a direction to the government to transfer the probe being carried out in the alleged scam regarding the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Ltd, to the Central Bureau of Investigation. The high court had reserved its order on September 30 after hearing …

Supreme Court Adjourns Jharkhand Govt's Plea Against CBI Probe Into Mining Case
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Adjourns Jharkhand Govt's Plea Against CBI Probe Into Mining Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today adjourned by two weeks the plea of Jharkhand Government challenging the High Court's order for a CBI investigation into alleged illegal stone mining and attack on protesting villagers and complainant in Sahibganj district The case involves alleged close associates of the incumbent Chief Minister of Jharkhand Hemant Soren. The bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice …

Supreme Court Issues Notice On CBI's Plea Challenging Karnataka Govt's Withdrawal Of Consent For Probe Against Dy CM DK Shivakumar
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On CBI's Plea Challenging Karnataka Govt's Withdrawal Of Consent For Probe Against Dy CM DK Shivakumar

Live Law  

The Supreme Court yesterday issued notice on Central Bureau of Investigation's petition challenging Karnataka government's withdrawal of consent for probe against Congress leader and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar in a disproportionate assets case.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan passed the order, tagging the case with another petition assailing the withdrawal of consent, filed by BJP. The Supreme …

Karnataka HC quashes proceedings against two ED officials
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka HC quashes proceedings against two ED officials

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The High Court of Karnataka on Friday quashed proceedings initiated against Deputy Director Manoj Mittal and Assistant Director Murali Kannan of the Enforcement Directorate based on a police complaint filed by B Kallesh, Additional Director, Social Welfare Department, accusing them of forcing him to name CM Siddaramaiah and others in the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation scam. …

Karnataka HC Quashes Case Against ED Officers Accused Of Coercing Witness To Make Statements Against CM Siddaramaiah In Valmiki Corp Case
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka HC Quashes Case Against ED Officers Accused Of Coercing Witness To Make Statements Against CM Siddaramaiah In Valmiki Corp Case

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Friday quashed the prosecution initiated against two Enforcement Directorate officers who are investigating Valmiki Corporation case and were alleged of coercing a witness to make statements against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. During the hearing then the bench had orally observed “When officers perform duty if you go on registering FIR against them.nobody will perform their duty.” …

High Court Issues Notice On Plea For CBI Probe In Case Where Journalist Was Allegedly Beaten At Instance Of Punjab MLA
1 month, 2 weeks ago

High Court Issues Notice On Plea For CBI Probe In Case Where Journalist Was Allegedly Beaten At Instance Of Punjab MLA

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has issued notice on plea seeking CBI probe in a case where a journalist was allegedly beaten and seriously injured on instance of sitting MLA of Punjab's Batala.Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu while issuing notice granted interim-protection to the journalist stating that, "in the meanwhile, Respondent No.4-Senior Superintendent of Police, Police District. The Punjab & …

Land for Railway Jobs scam: Court directs authority to sanction prosecution of accused officials
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Land for Railway Jobs scam: Court directs authority to sanction prosecution of accused officials

Op India  

The Rouse Avenue Court on Thursday directed the competent authority to grant sanction within one week to prosecute public servants accused in a CBI case linked to the Land for Job case. In July the court had asked the competent authority to decide the question of sanction of Prosecution against 32 public servants including former Railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav. …

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