Karnataka HC directs Lokayukta police to continue with MUDA scam probe
2 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka HC directs Lokayukta police to continue with MUDA scam probe

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday allowed the Lokayukta police to continue its investigation into the alleged irregularities in the allotment of sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife B M Parvathy by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. The court also directed the Inspector General of Police of the anti-corruption body to oversee the investigation and the Additional Director General of Police to peruse the probe report to be placed before the court on the next date of hearing. Justice M Nagaprasanna adjourned the hearing to January 27 after hearing the arguments of senior counsel Maninder Singh, appearing for the petitioner, Snehamayi Krishna, who moved the high court seeking directions to entrust the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation. If higher officials and politicians are involved, the court has to exercise reasonable discretion to consider the request of the petitioner to hand over the probe to the independent investigating agency.

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Activist questions clean chit to Karnataka CM and family in MUDA case
1 week, 1 day 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
1 week, 2 days 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks, 2 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, 5 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, 5 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
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2 weeks, 5 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 …

Karnataka High Court Quashes ED Summons Issued To Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's Wife, Minister BS Suresh In MUDA Case
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Karnataka High Court Quashes ED Summons Issued To Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's Wife, Minister BS Suresh In MUDA Case

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Friday allowed the pleas by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi and Minister B S Suresh for quashing summons issued by Enforcement Directorate for their alleged involvement in the Mysore Urban Development Authority case. The entire argument of mine would be that to attract provisions of PMLA unless there is activity in furtherance of proceeds of …

FIRs not reliant on prior probe in graft cases: SC
2 weeks, 6 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, 6 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
3 weeks, 1 day 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
3 weeks, 1 day 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
3 weeks, 2 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 …

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

Kumaraswamy accuses Siddaramaiah of manipulating Lokayukta report in Muda case
1 month 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 …

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

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 …

Fresh complaint filed against Siddaramaiah in land de-notification case
1 month ago

Fresh complaint filed against Siddaramaiah in land de-notification case

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka BJP leader NR Ramesh has filed a fresh complaint with the state Lokayukta, alleging chief minister Siddaramaiah’s involvement in an illegal land de-notification case linked to the Mysore Urban Development Authority. The complaint, submitted to Lokayukta ADGP and IGP Subramanyeswara Rao, also named former Muda chairman C Basave Gowda and sought an inquiry into the “unlawful de-notification of prime …

MUDA case: Byrathi welcomes Lokayukta police giving clean chit to Siddaramaiah
1 month ago

MUDA case: Byrathi welcomes Lokayukta police giving clean chit to Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Minister for Urban Development and Town Planning Byrathi Suresh on Friday said there is no question of sparing the wrongdoers in the alleged irregularities in the allotment of sites under the 50:50 scheme and added that the government will act against those who got such sites illegally from the MUDA. Speaking to reporters here, Mr. Byrathi Suresh welcomed the Lokayukta …

Karnataka High Court Reserves Order On Plea By CM Siddaramaiah's Wife, Minster BS Suresh To Quash ED Summons, ECIR In MUDA Case
1 month ago

Karnataka High Court Reserves Order On Plea By CM Siddaramaiah's Wife, Minster BS Suresh To Quash ED Summons, ECIR In MUDA Case

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on pleas by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi and Minister B S Suresh for quashing summons issued by Enforcement Directorate and the agency's ECIR registered against them for their alleged involvement in the Mysore Urban Development Authority case. The entire argument of mine would be that to attract provisions of PMLA …

Karnataka High Court reserves order on ED summons to CM Siddaramaiah’s wife, minister
1 month ago

Karnataka High Court reserves order on ED summons to CM Siddaramaiah’s wife, minister

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Stating that the allotment of 14 compensatory sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife BM Parvathi by Mysuru Urban Development Authority is only the tip of the iceberg, the Directorate of Enforcement on Thursday contended before the High Court of Karnataka that it had issued summons to her and Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh to record their statements. Making submissions …

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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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. …

Complainant takes exception to Karnataka Lokayukta police for citing ‘lack of evidence’ in MUDA case probe
1 month, 1 week ago

Complainant takes exception to Karnataka Lokayukta police for citing ‘lack of evidence’ in MUDA case probe

The Hindu  

Activist Snehamayi Krishna has taken serious exception to the Lokayukta police issuing a notice to him citing lack of evidence against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife, Parvathi, and two others in the alleged irregularities in the allotment of sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. Speaking to reporters in Mysuru after receiving a copy of the notice issued to the …

Karnataka: Lokayukta Finds No Evidence in MUDA Plot Case
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

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

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

Clean chit to CM Siddaramaiah, wife in MUDA case?
1 month, 1 week ago

Clean chit to CM Siddaramaiah, wife in MUDA case?

New Indian Express  

MYSURU: Lokayukta police have reportedly given a clean chit to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife and relatives in the alleged scam in allotment of sites by MUDA under the 50:50 scheme. According to sources, in the final probe report submitted to the central office, the Lokayukta police here have stated that MUDA officials were responsible for lapses in the allotment …

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 …

Case booked for impersonation of Lokayukta official
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Case booked for impersonation of Lokayukta official

The Hindu  

The Vidhana Soudha police have registered a case against an unknown person who posing as a Lokayukta officer was allegedly calling government officials randomly, threatening them with disproportionate cases, and demanding money to drop the charges. Woman revenue officer trapped Meanwhile, the Ramanagara district Lokayukta officials on Wednesday trapped a woman district registrar for allegedly red handed while accepting a …

MUDA case: Snehamayi Krishna not to move SC against High Court ruling
1 month, 2 weeks 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 Case: Karnataka High Court Extends Stay On ED Summons Issued To CM Siddaramaiah's Wife Parvathy, Minister Suresha
1 month, 2 weeks ago

MUDA Case: Karnataka High Court Extends Stay On ED Summons Issued To CM Siddaramaiah's Wife Parvathy, Minister Suresha

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Monday extended its interim order staying the summons issued by Enforcement Directorate to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathy and Minister B S Suresha, for their alleged involvement in the MUDA case, till February 20. During the hearing, Chouta took the court through the points of submissions which he would be making to quash not only …

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 …

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