BJP protests against Greater Bengaluru Authority Act, calls it unconstitutional
5 days, 1 hour ago

BJP protests against Greater Bengaluru Authority Act, calls it unconstitutional

Hindustan Times  

The BJP delegation on Wednesday met the governor of Karnataka Thaawarchand Gehlot and submitted a memorandum related to the Greater Bengaluru Authority Act, stating that the new law is unconstitutional and will weaken local governance in Bengaluru, as per an official statement. The Greater Bengaluru Authority Act aims to restructure the city's administration by creating seven municipal corporations under a single governing body, the statement said. BJP also pointed out that similar attempts to divide municipal corporations in Delhi and Kolkata had failed, forcing authorities to return to a single governing body, the Statement added. Vijayendra, and Leader of opposition KLC Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, who led the delegation, warned that if the Act is implemented in its current form, it could create serious administrative and financial issues for Bengaluru.

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Greater Bengaluru Authority doesn’t violate 74th amendment of Constitution: B.S. Patil
6 days, 19 hours ago

Greater Bengaluru Authority doesn’t violate 74th amendment of Constitution: B.S. Patil

The Hindu  

Amid growing opposition from sections of civil society over the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, 2024, arguing it violates the 74th amendment of the Constitution of India, the Brand Bengaluru Committee, which submitted the first draft of the Bill to the government, has reassured that the Bill passed in both the Houses recently, aligns with the spirit and legality of the …

Bengaluru citizen groups plan legal battle against Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill: Report
1 week, 2 days ago

Bengaluru citizen groups plan legal battle against Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru's civic activism is gaining momentum as multiple citizen groups, under the banner ‘Bengaluru Town Hall,’ prepare to challenge the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill in court, calling it unlawful. According to a report by The New Indian Express, they argued that the GBGB violates the 74th Constitutional Amendment, which empowers local bodies, and plan to seek legal counsel before filing …

Greater Bengaluru Authority Bill aimed at bringing Bengaluru under CM, Dy CM, says Ashoka
2 weeks ago

Greater Bengaluru Authority Bill aimed at bringing Bengaluru under CM, Dy CM, says Ashoka

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Legislators from BJP on Monday opposed the Greater Bengaluru Authority Bill tabled in the House by deputy CM and Bengaluru development minister DK Shivakumar. Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka alleged that through the Bill, the government is trying to bring the Bengaluru civic body under the control of the CM and the Bengaluru development minister in …

Karnataka Assembly passes Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill – What is it? Explained in 5 points
2 weeks ago

Karnataka Assembly passes Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill – What is it? Explained in 5 points

Live Mint  

What is Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill? Here are five key points about the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill: Term for Mayor and Deputy Mayor : Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill provides for a constitution of a Greater Bengaluru Authority for coordination and supervision, and 30 months terms for the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor. : Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill provides for a …

Karnataka passes Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill 2024 amid Opposition walkout
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Karnataka passes Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill 2024 amid Opposition walkout

India Today  

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Monday passed the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill 2024, which proposes restructuring the city’s administration by creating multiple municipal bodies under a decentralised governance model. The bill, introduced by Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar, saw strong opposition, leading to a walkout by opposition parties. However, he noted that the state government would …

How Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill maps path to a restructured city
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

How Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill maps path to a restructured city

India Today  

When the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike was created in 2008 by integrating peripheral municipal councils and villages into a large civic corporation for Bengaluru, the city’s population was around 7.5 million. Now, with Bengaluru’s population nearly doubling to an estimated 15 million, there’s a need to restructure governance in the city by creating a new Greater Bengaluru Authority while breaking …

Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya opposes Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, calls it a ‘power grab’
3 weeks ago

Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya opposes Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, calls it a ‘power grab’

Hindustan Times  

The Congress-led Karnataka government is set to introduce the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill in the upcoming Budget Session, but the proposal has drawn sharp criticism from BJP leader and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya, who termed it a "power grab" that undermines local governance. "The GBG Bill overturns the very essence of local governance by creating a Greater Bengaluru Authority, …

Governor forced to read out lies: Karnataka BJP leaders
3 weeks ago

Governor forced to read out lies: Karnataka BJP leaders

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: After Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot set the Budget session rolling with a speech, BJP members slammed the State government for making the Governor read out lies. BJP state president BY Vijayendra said the State government had wasted the Governor’s time by making him read the speech. They made the Governor say the government is taking up development works, and that …

Law and order shouldn’t be allowed to be disturbed: BYV
1 month ago

Law and order shouldn’t be allowed to be disturbed: BYV

The Hindu  

State BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra on Monday urged the governments in Karnataka and Maharashtra to immediately intervene and ensure that the law and order situation was not disturbed over the escalating language row, which has led to a tense situation on the Karnataka-Maharashtra border. Responding to questions on the attack on a KSRTC bus conductor in Belagavi for not speaking …

New bill proposed to restructure Bengaluru civic body ahead of internal polls
1 month ago

New bill proposed to restructure Bengaluru civic body ahead of internal polls

India Today  

The Committee of Greater Bengaluru has submitted a bill to Karnataka Assembly Speaker UT Khader, proposing a major restructuring of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike administration. The bill, submitted by Greater Bengaluru Association President and Congress MLA Rizwan Arshad, aims to address governance challenges in the city. The report highlights a lack of coordination between key agencies, including BBMP, Bangalore …

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 …

Governor Returns Ordinance Asking State Government to Deliberate in Legislature
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Governor Returns Ordinance Asking State Government to Deliberate in Legislature

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: After going through the State Government submitted Karnataka Micro Loan and Small Loan Ordinance, 2025, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Friday returned the Ordinance giving ample reasons for him to return it to the State Government and asked the State Government to re-submit with clarifications sought by him. While returning the Ordinance back to the State Government, Governor found the …

Karnataka government weighs legal options after governor returns key bills
2 months ago

Karnataka government weighs legal options after governor returns key bills

Hindustan Times  

The state government is contemplating to take legal action after governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot returned four key bills for clarifications and delayed his assent to three other, law and parliamentary affairs minister HK Patil said. Governor returned four bills - the Karnataka Tax Bill, 2024, the Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Bill, 2024, Karnataka Co-operative Societies Bill, 2024, …

Karnataka HC issues notice to Governor
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

BJP is not able to tolerate the good work of Karnataka CM, says D.K. Shivakumar
6 months ago

BJP is not able to tolerate the good work of Karnataka CM, says D.K. Shivakumar

The Hindu  

An hour after the High Court ruling, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar said the opposition BJP has hatched a ‘political conspiracy’ against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. “The BJP is not able to tolerate the good work, commitment and contributions of the Chief Minister to Karnataka, and the country.The BJP had hatched conspiracy against me too in the past,” the …

Karnataka governor seeks report from govt on fresh allegations against CM
6 months ago

Karnataka governor seeks report from govt on fresh allegations against CM

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has sought a detailed report from Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh on a petition accusing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of instructing Mysuru Urban Development Authority to take up Rs 387 crore works in Varuna—his assembly constituency—allegedly in violation of the Karnataka Urban Development Authority Act. In his letter, the Governor has mentioned that a person named PS …

Karnataka: Governor clears only 3 of 11 bills
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: Governor clears only 3 of 11 bills

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Monday cleared only three of the 11 bills sent to him since January. He gave his assent to the Karnataka State Public Examination Bill, 2023, Renuka Yellamma Temple Development Authority Bill, 2024, and the Karnataka Municipality and Related Acts Amendment Bill, 2024. The Karnataka Town and Country Planning Amendment Bill, Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and …

Karnataka: BJP announces statewide protests, demands CM’s resignation
7 months ago

Karnataka: BJP announces statewide protests, demands CM’s resignation

Deccan Chronicle  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has declared statewide protests across all district centers in Karnataka on August 22, condemning the Congress for allegedly insulting the state governor and demanding the resignation of the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah amid recent controversies.BJP State General Secretary and Karkala MLA V Sunil Kumar announced that the demonstrations will see participation from key BJP figures, including state …

Congress to Stage Statewide Protest Against Governor’s Sanction for Prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah
7 months, 1 week ago

Congress to Stage Statewide Protest Against Governor’s Sanction for Prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: The Congress party will stage a protest across Karnataka on Monday at 11 am against the Governor's grant of prosecution against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over alleged irregularities in plot allotment in Mysore Urban Development Authority. “The party is ready to wage a legal battle against the prosecution sanction but it is necessary to stage protest against the misuse of …

Karnataka Cabinet condemns Governor’s decision, terms it illegal and unconstitutional
7 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka Cabinet condemns Governor’s decision, terms it illegal and unconstitutional

The Hindu  

An emergency Cabinet meeting on Saturday, chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, condemned Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s decision to sanction his prosecution in the alleged irregularities in the allotment of sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority and termed the Governor’s act “illegal and unconstitutional”. Briefing the meeting decisions along with his Cabinet colleagues, Mr. Siddaramaiah said the Cabinet unanimously condemned the …

Suggestions to be taken for Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill: DK Shivakumar
8 months ago

Suggestions to be taken for Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill: DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that suggestions and opinions of all stakeholders of the city would be taken before finalising the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill. Speaking after tabling the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill 2024 in the Legislative Assembly, he said, "Bengaluru belongs to everyone. We will go with consensus," he said, to which …

Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill Tabled in Assembly
8 months ago

Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill Tabled in Assembly

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, 2024 was tabled in the Assembly on Tuesday and after tabling the Bill, Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru city incharge minister D.K. Shivakumar told the Assembly “Suggestions and Opinions of all stakeholders of the city will be taken into consideration before the Bill is finalized.” However, the Bill drew opposition from Bharatiya Janata Party …

Karnataka: Temple tax legislation passed in both Houses
1 year ago

Karnataka: Temple tax legislation passed in both Houses

Hindustan Times  

The contentious Hindu Religious and Temple Endowments Bill, 2024, which was earlier defeated in the Karnataka Legislative Council by the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal combine on February 23 was passed by both houses of the legislature on Thursday. The department of Religious and Charitable Endowments is, hence, popularly known as the Muzrai department After the Bill was defeated …

‘Will hit the streets of Karnataka if Centre does not address our concerns’: Deputy CM Shivakumar
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Will hit the streets of Karnataka if Centre does not address our concerns’: Deputy CM Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Congress government's protest in Delhi alleging "injustice" to the State by the Centre in tax devolution and grants-in-aid, was not a show of strength, but the voice of the people of the State, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said on Wednesday. 7 crore people, they are giving tax every day, we are getting only 13 per cent, we …

Karnataka BJP protests in Bengaluru countering Cong's New Delhi protest
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka BJP protests in Bengaluru countering Cong's New Delhi protest

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka unit of Bharatiya Janata Party staged a counter-protest in Bengaluru on Wednesday, the same day the Congress leaders from the state are protesting against the Union government at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Karnataka BJP protests in Bengaluru countering Cong's New Delhi protest BJP state chief BY Vijayendra led the protest, and all the leaders, including former CM Basavaraj …

Karnataka Governor clarifies he 'returned, not rejected' Kannada signboard ordinance
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka Governor clarifies he 'returned, not rejected' Kannada signboard ordinance

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Wednesday issued a clarification that he has only “returned” the ordinance on imposing 60 per cent Kannada language on all sign boards back to the state government, and not “rejected” it. "It is reported in the newspapers and TV channels that the Governor has rejected the 'Karnataka Bhasha Samagra Abhivruddhi Adhyadesha, 2024' ordinance," An official …

Governor returns ordinance on 60% Kannada on signboards
1 year, 1 month ago

Governor returns ordinance on 60% Kannada on signboards

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka’s governor, Thaawarchand Gehlot, on Wednesday sent back to the state cabinet an ordinance that proposed augmenting the use of Kannada language in commercial signboards at a time when pro-Kannada protests over the issue are escalating in the state. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s refusal to approve the ordinance comes days after CM Siddaramaiah met him and implored him to expedite the …

Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar urges Governor to reconsider Kannada boards ordinance
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar urges Governor to reconsider Kannada boards ordinance

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar appealed to Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot on Wednesday to reconsider the ordinance making Kannada mandatory on name boards after the governor sent it back without signing. Karnatak deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar Speaking to reporters at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on the rejection of the ordinance on Kannada name boards, he said, "Language …

Karnataka Governor sends back ordinance on 60% use of Kannada on signboards
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka Governor sends back ordinance on 60% use of Kannada on signboards

India Today  

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has returned an ordinance to the state government which mandated the usage of Kannada on 60 per cent of signboards of businesses and establishments. The Karnataka Cabinet approved the ordinance on January 5 to amend the Kannada Language Comprehensive Development Act. However, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar disclosed on Tuesday that the Governor had sent the …

Kannada language row simmers, CM Siddaramaiah promises to bring in ordinance
1 year, 2 months ago

Kannada language row simmers, CM Siddaramaiah promises to bring in ordinance

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka will soon pass an ordinance directing all commercial establishments to use signboards and name plates with at least 60% Kannada signage on them, chief minister Siddaramaiah said on Thursday, doubling down on a fractious language issue that triggered violent protests by a fringe group a day ago. Read here: Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah to hold meeting over signboard protests The …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah promises to bring ordinance to have 60% Kannada on signboards, nameplates
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah promises to bring ordinance to have 60% Kannada on signboards, nameplates

India TV News  

Bengaluru: A day after commercial establishments were vandalised by activists of the Kannada Rakshana Vedike, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursdaysadi that the state government plans to introduce an ordinance mandating that 60 per cent of space on signboards and nameplates is reserved for Kannada, with the rest left to any other language. Karnataka govt to bring amendment to section …

Bengaluru Bandh: Sec 144 Clamped As Police Deny Nod For Protest, Schools To Remain Closed — Updates
1 year, 5 months ago

Bengaluru Bandh: Sec 144 Clamped As Police Deny Nod For Protest, Schools To Remain Closed — Updates

ABP News  

To prevent any untoward occurrence or violence during the Bengaluru Bandh on Tuesday, the city police have imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code across the city for 24 hours from Monday midnight, news agency ANI reported. Taking to X, Bengaluru City Police stated: "Today addressing press, Bengaluru Police Commissioner has reiterated that no bundh/protests/processions are …

Bengaluru Bandh: ‘Not going to curtail protests,’ says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
1 year, 6 months ago

Bengaluru Bandh: ‘Not going to curtail protests,’ says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

With protests intensifying over the release of Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu and bandh being called on the issue, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said his government will not curtail them, but underlined the importance of maintenance of peace. The Supreme Court on September 21 refused to interfere with the order of the Cauvery Water Management Authority which …

'We will give you a clean, corrupt-free govt': Rahul Gandhi at oath-taking ceremony in Bengaluru
1 year, 10 months ago

'We will give you a clean, corrupt-free govt': Rahul Gandhi at oath-taking ceremony in Bengaluru

Firstpost  

In its election manifesto, Congress promised to implement the ‘guarantees’ of 200 units of free power to all households, Rs 2,000 monthly assistance to the woman head of every family, among other things Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that the party will turn all the five promises it made during the elections into law. In 1-2 hours, the first cabinet …

Karnataka Elections 2023: BJP moves EC against Sonia Gandhi's 'sovereignty' remark, demands strict action
1 year, 10 months ago

Karnataka Elections 2023: BJP moves EC against Sonia Gandhi's 'sovereignty' remark, demands strict action

Firstpost  

The BJP on Monday filed a complaint with the Election Commission against Sonia Gandhi’s comment that “Congress will not allow anyone to pose a threat to Karnataka’s reputation, sovereignty or integrity.” The party has requested the polling body to issue an FIR against Gandhi. The complaint was filed by Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje who said that Gandhi’s statement is “shocking …

A vote for BJP is a vote to divide Karnataka, alleges Congress
2 years ago

A vote for BJP is a vote to divide Karnataka, alleges Congress

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Criticising Maharashtra government's decision to extend its schemes in 865 villages of Karnataka, former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and president of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee D.K. Shivakumar termed it as an attempt to ‘disintegrate’ Karnataka by Bharatiya Janata Party and observed that ‘A vote for BJP is a vote to divide Karnataka, to take away our territory and also to …

Banjara, other communities to hold protest in Bengaluru on January 10
2 years, 2 months ago

Banjara, other communities to hold protest in Bengaluru on January 10

The Hindu  

The All-India Banjara Seva Sangha and Gora Sena have warned the State government against implementing Justice A.J. Sadashiva Commission report on internal reservation among Scheduled Caste communities and said that if the State government put an effort to recommend the report to the Centre for implementation, Banjara and other 99 castes in the SC category will hold a State and …

Armed With Law & Order Situation as Weapon, BJP Gears Up for Bengal Battle 2.0 But TMC Isn't Worried
2 years, 11 months ago

Armed With Law & Order Situation as Weapon, BJP Gears Up for Bengal Battle 2.0 But TMC Isn't Worried

News 18  

The electoral battle may be over in Bengal but the BJP is sharpening its claws once again to corner Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and this time, their latest weapon is the failing law and order situation in the state. Mamata Banerjee should resign.” The BJP is also keen that Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar, who has sought a report on the …

Karnataka HC To Hear Petition Challenging Amendment To BDA Act On April 5
4 years ago

Karnataka HC To Hear Petition Challenging Amendment To BDA Act On April 5

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Monday said it would on April 5 hear two petitions challenging the State amendment to the Bangalore Development Authority Act, which came into force on July 10, 2020 and the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act KTCP Amendment Act which came into force on July 31, 2020. The BDA Amendment Act seeks to inter alia, …

Can't Issue Writ To Stop Media From Using 'Modi Govt', 'BSY Govt' For Union & State Govts : Karnataka High Court
4 years, 1 month ago

Can't Issue Writ To Stop Media From Using 'Modi Govt', 'BSY Govt' For Union & State Govts : Karnataka High Court

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Monday disposed of a public interest litigation filed by an agriculturalist, taking objection to the media, releases issued by Press Information Bureau and ministers and executives, referring the Government of India, as Modi Government and the Karnataka State Government as BSY or Yediyurappa's Government. Even Ministers continue telling in press conferences that it is Modi …

Karnataka High Court Issues Notice On PIL Challenging Amendment To BDA Act To Regularize Illegal Constructions
4 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka High Court Issues Notice On PIL Challenging Amendment To BDA Act To Regularize Illegal Constructions

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday issued notice to the State Government and in a petition challenging the state amendment to the Bangalore Development Authority Act, which came into force on July 10, 2020 and the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act KTCP Amendment Act which came into force on July 31, 2020. The BDA Amendment Act seeks to inter …

Karnataka Legislature Panel Moots Expansion of Bengaluru City Limits to 1-km Radius
4 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka Legislature Panel Moots Expansion of Bengaluru City Limits to 1-km Radius

News 18  

The Joint Select Committee of the Karnataka legislature has recommended expansion of the existing municipal limits of Bengaluru city by a 1-km-radius. The recommendation to expand the city’s municipal limits is likely to be part of the Bill which also proposes to increase the number of wards here from the existing 198 to 243. Among other things, the Bill proposes …

"No rebellion, BJP govt will complete its term in Karnataka" – India TV
4 years, 9 months ago

"No rebellion, BJP govt will complete its term in Karnataka" – India TV

India TV News  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Dr C N Ashwath Narayan on Sunday said no one would be able to destabilise the BJP goverment in Karnataka and it would complete the remaining three-year term. Vijayapura MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, one of those who attended the meeting, had expressed unhappiness over not getting his works done despite respresentations to the Chief Minister. There …

Fundamental Right Of Holding Peaceful Protest Is A Basic Feature Of Democracy : Karnataka HC [Read Judgment]
5 years ago

Fundamental Right Of Holding Peaceful Protest Is A Basic Feature Of Democracy : Karnataka HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

While holding the Section 144 order imposed in Bengaluru on December 2019 in the wake of anti-CAA protests to be illegal, the High Court of Karnataka observed that the fundamental right to hold peaceful protests is a basic feature of democracy. "The violation of fundamental right to hold peaceful protests, which is a basic feature of democracy, cannot be taken …

[CAA Protests] 'Section 144 Order Imposed In Bengaluru In December Illegal' : Karnataka HC [Read Judgment]
5 years, 1 month ago

[CAA Protests] 'Section 144 Order Imposed In Bengaluru In December Illegal' : Karnataka HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Pradeep Singh Yerur while hearing a bunch of petitions challenging the order had observed; "We are not concerned with the subject of the protests, our concern is about decision making process which undoubtedly curtails the fundamental rights. Issue whether permission granted can be revoked by passing order under section 144 and …

Karnataka court pulls up Bengaluru police for ban order
5 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka court pulls up Bengaluru police for ban order

India TV News  

Observing that there was no application of mind, the Karnataka High Court on Friday pulled up the Bengaluru police for arbitrarily imposing a 3-day ban order across the city under Section 144 of the CrPC. A division bench of the high court headed by Oka and Justice Pradeep Singh Yerur heard the PIL of Karnataka Congress Rajya Sabha member Rajveev …

Anti-CAA Stir : Karnataka HC To Hear Tomorrow Pleas Against Section 144 Orders Imposed In Bengaluru [Read Petition]
5 years, 3 months ago

Anti-CAA Stir : Karnataka HC To Hear Tomorrow Pleas Against Section 144 Orders Imposed In Bengaluru [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has agreed to hear tomorrow a bunch of petitions challenging the curfew orders imposed in Bengaluru in the wake of protests against Citizenship Amendment Act. A member of Parliament Rajya Sabha, Rajeev Gowda and Member of Legislative Assembly, Sowmya Reddy, have moved the Court, challenging the order issued by the Police Commissioner, under section 144 of …

Bengaluru police clarifies Section 144 not applicable on those not protesting
5 years, 3 months ago

Bengaluru police clarifies Section 144 not applicable on those not protesting

Live Mint  

In view of the protests against the Citizenship Act, 2019, Section 144 has been imposed in Bengaluru starting 6 am today to 21 December midnight. Replying to tweets, the Bengaluru police said there is no need to be afraid, buses are as usual plying on the roads. Bengaluru city police commissioner Bhaskar Rao said that there will be no permissions …

Karnataka cabinet approves more funds to salvage Bengaluru
6 years, 1 month ago

Karnataka cabinet approves more funds to salvage Bengaluru

Live Mint  

The Karnataka cabinet on Wednesday approved ₹8015 crore for the development of Bengaluru, its growth engine, to assuage the city declining image that has taken a beating over piling up civic issues and inadequate infrastructure among other problems. The approval comes at a time when the coalition government headed by chief minister H.D.Kumaraswamy has been signing off on big ticket …

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