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 none of the circumstances evolved by the apex court exist in MUDA case to transfer it to an independent agency and it is not possible to transfer the probe to another agency without making known the report of the present investigation to the accused as well as the complainant. Meanwhile, senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for Mr. Siddaramaiah, argued that Mr. Krishna himself had asked for a probe by the Lokayukta police before the special court and the complainant wants a probe without even making any allegation on the probe being conducted by the Lokayukta police. Mr. Singhvi also argued that even a complainant cannot choose investigating agency like the accused, while contending that probe cannot be transferred to CBI merely because alleged involvement of the Chief Minister.

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HC says it may explore possibility of entrusting probe into AEE selection to CBI
4 days, 3 hours ago

HC says it may explore possibility of entrusting probe into AEE selection to CBI

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka has alerted the State government, the Karnataka Public Service candidates and others that it may explore the possibility of entrusting the investigation into the alleged fraud in the process of selection of candidates to the 24 posts of Assistant Executive Engineer Grade-1 to the Central Bureau of Investigation. At an appropriate stage Stating that the …

Activist questions clean chit to Karnataka CM and family in MUDA case
4 days, 15 hours ago

Activist questions clean chit to Karnataka CM and family in MUDA case

Hindustan Times  

Activist Snehamayi Krishna on Tuesday informed the Special Court for MPs and MLAs here that the report submitted by the Lokayukta Investigating Officer in the MUDA site allotment case lacked clarity. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife Parvathi, her brother and the seller of land in Kesare village in Mysuru, Devaraju are accused in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority site allotment …

MP: Congress demands Lokayukta probe into ‘scam’ in transport department
6 days, 1 hour ago

MP: Congress demands Lokayukta probe into ‘scam’ in transport department

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: Congress on Monday demanded a probe by the Lokayukta into the alleged scam in the state transport department, which surfaced in the previous governments in Madhya Pradesh. Congress Legislature Party leader Umang Singhar submitted ‘documents’ to the Lokayukta here reportedly establishing purchase of ‘benami’ lands by the perpetrators of the alleged scam in the state transport department during the …

MUDA case: Activist complains to CVC against Lokayukta police officials
1 week, 4 days ago

MUDA case: Activist complains to CVC against Lokayukta police officials

The Hindu  

Activist Snehamayi Krishna lodged a complaint to the Central Vigilance Commission demanding action against senior Lokayukta police officials for submitting a “false report” in alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority scam. Mr. Krishna told reporters in Mysuru on Wednesday that he had sent his complaint to the CVC through e-mail and registered post seeking action against Superintendent of Lokayukta police, Mysuru, …

Karnataka High Court admits ED’s appeal against verdict quashing case against MUDA former Commissioner Natesh
1 week, 6 days ago

Karnataka High Court admits ED’s appeal against verdict quashing case against MUDA former Commissioner Natesh

The Hindu  

A Division Bench of the High Court of Karnataka on Monday admitted an appeal filed by the Enforcement Directorate challenging a single judge’s order of declaring “unwarranted, illegal, and abuse of process of law” the actions of ED in searching the residence D.B. Arun said that it cannot consider the ED’s plea for interim orders – either for stay of …

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

Karnataka HC quashes ED summons to CM Siddaramaiah's wife in MUDA case

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Friday set aside the Enforcement Directorate's summons to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi B M in connection with the MUDA site allotment case. Siddaramaiah, his wife, brother-in-law B M Mallikarjun Swamy, Devaraju -- from whom Swamy had purchased a land and gifted it to Parvathi -- and others have been named in the FIR …

MUDA case: Karnataka HC quashes ED proceedings against CM’s wife, Minister
Trending News
2 weeks, 2 days ago

MUDA case: Karnataka HC quashes ED proceedings against CM’s wife, Minister

The Hindu  

In a relief to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife, B.M. Parvathi, and Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh, the High Court of Karnataka on March 7 set aside the alleged money laundering proceedings initiated against them by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with alleged illegal allotment of sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. It was contended on behalf of the petitioners …

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

FIRs not reliant on prior probe in graft cases: SC

Hindustan Times  

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

Karnataka High Court quashes ED summons to Siddaramaiah's wife in Muda case
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2 weeks, 2 days 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, 4 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, 5 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, 5 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 …

‘Personal feelings not enough’: Kerala HC rejects plea for CBI probe into ADM’s death
2 weeks, 6 days ago

‘Personal feelings not enough’: Kerala HC rejects plea for CBI probe into ADM’s death

Hindustan Times  

KOCHI: The Kerala high court on Monday rejected a petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the death of former Kannur additional district magistrate Naveen Babu who was found dead at home in October last year. He was released on bail after 11 days A bench of justices PB Suresh Kumar and Jobin Sebastian rejected the appeal filed …

MUDA case: Fate of surrendered sites come under focus after Lokayukta’s clean chit
3 weeks, 5 days ago

MUDA case: Fate of surrendered sites come under focus after Lokayukta’s clean chit

The Hindu  

The 14 sites surrendered by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife Parvathi allotted to her as compensation by Mysuru Urban Development Authority have come under focus again, after a probe by Lokayukta police was unable to find any evidence of the charges of irregularities against Mr. Siddaramaiah, his wife and two others. When reporters asked if there was any move to once …

BJP leaders contradicted themselves in Muda scam probe, reveals Lokayukta report
3 weeks, 5 days ago

BJP leaders contradicted themselves in Muda scam probe, reveals Lokayukta report

India Today  

Karnataka BJP leaders who fiercely opposed the Mysore Urban Development Authority scam in the assembly and even staged a padayatra against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s alleged involvement have provided statements to the Lokayukta that contradict their previous claims. Politicians from across party lines, including BJP and JD leaders, gave testimonies that suggest the site allocation to Siddaramaiah’s wife, Parvathi, followed standard …

Lokayukta ignores ED probe, asks Siddaramaiah just 30 questions in Muda case
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Lokayukta ignores ED probe, asks Siddaramaiah just 30 questions in Muda case

India Today  

The Lokayukta probe report on the Mysore Urban Development Authority scam involving Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife and others, revealed crucial details about the investigation. The report, exclusively accessed by India Today, indicated that the Lokayukta posed merely 30 questions to Siddaramaiah before filing a “B report” in the case, effectively closing the investigation against him. In his statement …

Kumaraswamy accuses Siddaramaiah of manipulating Lokayukta report in Muda case
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Kumaraswamy accuses Siddaramaiah of manipulating Lokayukta report in Muda case

India Today  

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy launched a scathing attack on Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, alleging that the Lokayukta report on the Mysore Urban Development Authority scam was manipulated for the Chief Minister’s convenience. Addressing a press conference in Mysuru, Kumaraswamy ridiculed the Lokayukta’s handling of the case, saying, “The institution itself needs divine protection after submitting a ‘B Report’ to the …

CM Siddaramaiah gets a respite in the MUDA case; the fight goes on
1 month ago

CM Siddaramaiah gets a respite in the MUDA case; the fight goes on

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Lokayukta police’s closure report in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority sites allotment case has come as a much-needed breather for embattled Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The consolation in the case — which rattled the state administration and put his party on the back foot — comes amid his preparation to present his 16th state budget, his party gearing up …

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 …

BJP to continue to pursue MUDA case to bring out the truth: MLA Srivatsa
1 month ago

BJP to continue to pursue MUDA case to bring out the truth: MLA Srivatsa

The Hindu  

Srivatsa, BJP MLA, said the BJP would continue to explore legal angles to fight the case of alleged irregularities in the allotment of 14 sites to the Chief Minister’s wife despite the Lokayukta Police giving a clean to the CM and three others, citing “lack of evidence”. Reacting to Mr. Siddaramaiah getting the clean chit in the alleged case, Mr. …

MUDA scam case: Karnataka Lokayukta submits interim 8,000-page B Report
1 month ago

MUDA scam case: Karnataka Lokayukta submits interim 8,000-page B Report

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Lokayukta SP Udesh submitted an interim 8,000-page B Report on Thursday in connection with the MUDA scam case. A policeman stands guard at the Lokayukta office, in Bengaluru, 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 enquiry. Earlier, the Karnataka Lokayukta Police issued …

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

MUDA scam case: Karnataka Lokayukta submits interim B Report

Deccan Chronicle  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

BJP mocks Lokayukta clean chit, says it’s ‘biased’
1 month ago

BJP mocks Lokayukta clean chit, says it’s ‘biased’

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The opposition BJP has termed the Lokayukta clean chit to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife BM Parvathi and two others in the alleged MUDA scam as “expected” and “biased”. Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka told reporters that Lokayukta officials will now submit their report to the court, blaming the scam on MUDA officials. Truth and …

MUDA scam case: Lokayukta gives clean chit to CM Siddaramaiah, wife
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1 month ago

MUDA scam case: Lokayukta gives clean chit to CM Siddaramaiah, wife

New Indian Express  

MYSURU: Karnataka Lokayukta has given a clean chit to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife Parvathi, and two others in the alleged scam in allotment of sites by Mysuru Urban Development Authority. A notice was sent to complainant Snehamayi Krishna, an RTI activist, on Wednesday stating that he may challenge the Lokayukta probe report within a week before the designated magistrate. …

Karnataka: Lokayukta Finds No Evidence in MUDA Plot Case
1 month ago

Karnataka: Lokayukta Finds No Evidence in MUDA Plot Case

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Investigations by sleuths of Lokayukta, Mysuru wing into the alleged irregularities in 14 plots allotted to B.M. In a notice to complainant and social activist Snehamayi Krishna, Lokayukta Mysuru wing Superintendent of Police T.J. Udesh on Wednesday brought to the notice of the complainant the lack of evidences against the accused persons in Lokayukta investigation and asked the complainant …

Lokayukta police claims ‘lack of evidence’ in MUDA land scam case, gives clean chit to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, wife
1 month ago

Lokayukta police claims ‘lack of evidence’ in MUDA land scam case, gives clean chit to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, wife

The Hindu  

The Lokayukta police probing the alleged irregularities in the allotment of compensatory sites by Mysuru Urban Development Authority has given a clean chit to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife Parvathi and two others by citing “lack of evidence” against them in the case. It may be mentioned here that the Lokayukta police had registered an FIR against Mr. Siddaramaiah, his …

Karnataka Lokayukta Gives Clean Chit To Siddaramaiah, His Wife As 'No Evidence Found' In MUDA Case
1 month ago

Karnataka Lokayukta Gives Clean Chit To Siddaramaiah, His Wife As 'No Evidence Found' In MUDA Case

ABP News  

The Lokayukta police on Wednesday asserted that no evidence was found against Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, his wife and other in the Mysore Urban Development Authority case. "Since the above allegations against accused-1 to accused-4 in the case have not been proven due to lack of evidence, the final report is being submitted to the High Court," the Lokayukta police said, …

Big relief for Siddaramaiah in MUDA scam case: Lokayukta police says ‘no evidence found’ against Karnataka CM
1 month ago

Big relief for Siddaramaiah in MUDA scam case: Lokayukta police says ‘no evidence found’ against Karnataka CM

Live Mint  

MUDA Scam Case: In a BIG RELIEF for Congress leader Siddaramaiah, on Wednesday, the Lokayukta police probing the MUDA site allotment case said that the charges against Karnataka Chief Minister and his wife Parvathi could not be proved for want of evidence. The Lokayukta probing officers said they have submitted the final report on MUDA Scam case and CM Siddaramaiah …

MUDA case: Lokayukta finds no evidence against Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, his wife
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1 month ago

MUDA case: Lokayukta finds no evidence against Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, his wife

New Indian Express  

Lokayukta police on Wednesday said that there is no evidence found against Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, his wife and others in MUDA case. "The Lokayukta police probing the MUDA site allotment case on Wednesday said that the charges against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his wife Parvathi could not be proved for want of evidence," news agency PTI reported. "Since the …

Siddaramaiah and his wife get clean chit from Lokayukta in MUDA land scam case
1 month ago

Siddaramaiah and his wife get clean chit from Lokayukta in MUDA land scam case

India TV News  

Siddaramaiah and his wife get clean chit from Lokayukta in MUDA land scam case MUDA case: Siddaramaiah is facing allegations of illegalities in the allotment of 14 sites to his wife Parvathi B M by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. MUDA case: The Lokayukta Police on Wednesday said that no evidence has been found against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his …

Karnataka Lokayukta's clean chit to Siddaramaiah, his wife in Muda case
1 month ago

Karnataka Lokayukta's clean chit to Siddaramaiah, his wife in Muda case

India Today  

The Karnataka Lokayukta gave a clean chit to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife, and two others in the Mysore Urban Development Authority site allocation case, with the anti-corruption watchdog set to submit a B-report citing lack of evidenceThe investigation concluded that the allegations were civil in nature and did not warrant criminal proceedings. The complaint had accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah …

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

Mysuru Lokayukta unit submits MUDA probe report to agency police chief

The Hindu  

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

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 …

No CBI Probe Merely Because An Accused Is Sitting CM, Can't Doubt Lokayukta's Independence Without Reason: Karnataka HC In MUDA Case
1 month, 2 weeks ago

No CBI Probe Merely Because An Accused Is Sitting CM, Can't Doubt Lokayukta's Independence Without Reason: Karnataka HC In MUDA Case

Live Law  

Seeking reference of investigation to the CBI because one of the accused is a sitting Chief Minister "is un-acceptance” said the Karnataka High Court while dismissing Snehamayi Krishna's plea for transferring the investigation into the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority "scam" from Lokayukta police to the CBI. On this the court said: "The echo that the reference of investigation should …

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 …

ED report aimed at influencing Lokayukta probe, claims KPCC spokesperson Lakshmana
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

ED report aimed at influencing Lokayukta probe, claims KPCC spokesperson Lakshmana

The Hindu  

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee spokesperson M. Lakshmana has alleged that the report submitted by the Directorate of Enforcement to the Additional Director General of Police, Lokayukta, was only aimed at influencing the autonomous investigating agency, which is conducting a probe into the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority scam. Addressing a press conference in Mysuru, Mr. Lakshmana said there were no …

Karnataka: ED probe into MUDA case does not come under PMLA, says CM citing HC observation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka: ED probe into MUDA case does not come under PMLA, says CM citing HC observation

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday questioned the basis of the probe taken by the Directorate of Enforcement into the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority scam by citing the observations made by the Karnataka High Court while hearing a petition filed by former MUDA Commissioner D.B. Fielding reporters’ queries in Mysuru on Friday, Mr. Siddaramaiah referred to the High Court’s observations …

Hight court observation on a petition that no money laundering in MUDA plot allotments applies to entire case, says CM
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hight court observation on a petition that no money laundering in MUDA plot allotments applies to entire case, says CM

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Regarding his name appearing in the seizure report of Directorate of Enforcement report on the alleged money laundering in plot distribution irregularities in Mysore Urban Development Authority, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday referred to the High Court of Karnataka observation on a petition of then MUDA Commissioner Natesh that “No money laundering has taken place in connection with plot …

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

MUDA scam case: ED names CM Siddaramaiah, wife, officials in investigation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

MUDA scam case: ED names CM Siddaramaiah, wife, officials in investigation

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: CM Siddaramaiah, his wife BM Parvathy, brother-in-law Mallikarjun Swamy, land owner Devaraju and some top officials of MUDA have been named in the ED investigation into a Rs 56 crore land allotment scam. The provisional attachment order issued by the ED on January 17 for 142 sites, mostly belonging to real estate agents, indicts the CM and others as …

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