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

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

Live Mint  

Karnataka MLA G Janardhan Reddy, known to be a mining baron, reportedly protested against mining in the Koppal town. Former minister Gali Janardhan Reddy was accused in a multi-million illegal mining case. The CBI investigation revealed that Reddy’s mining network had illegally extracted iron ore, which was subsequently sold to traders who exported it without obtaining mandatory forest clearances or paying necessary taxes, news agency PTI reported. In January 2025, the Supreme Court granted a final extension of time for Trial Court to conclude the trial in the 2011 illegal mining case against former Karnataka Minister Gali Janardhan Reddy.

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Plea in Supreme Court seeks independent probe into Karnataka honey trap case
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6 days, 4 hours ago

Plea in Supreme Court seeks independent probe into Karnataka honey trap case

India Today  

A plea seeking an independent probe into the alleged Karnataka honey trapping, either by the CBI or the Special Investigation Team, has been filed in the Supreme Court. Last week, Karnataka Corporation Minister KN Rajanna claimed that 48 political leaders, including national figures across party lines, were victims of honey trapping and their obscene videos were circulated. The plea stated …

Special court issues notice to Karnataka CM in defamation case
2 months ago

Special court issues notice to Karnataka CM in defamation case

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: A special court in the city issued a notice to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday on a private complaint filed by an activist on charges of defamatory statements against him. Abraham filed the complaint for the offence punishable under Section 356 of BNSS, 2023, against Siddaramaiah, who allegedly made a defamatory statement against him after the Governor Thawaarchand Gehlot …

Supreme Court Grants Final Extension For Trial To Conclude In 2011 Illegal Mining Case Against Ex-Karnataka Minister Gali Janardhan Reddy
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Grants Final Extension For Trial To Conclude In 2011 Illegal Mining Case Against Ex-Karnataka Minister Gali Janardhan Reddy

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today granted a final extension of time for Trial Court to conclude the trial in the 2011 illegal mining case against former Karnataka Minister Gali Janardhan Reddy. The FIR was lodged against Reddy in 2011, and the case has been pending for more than 13 years despite the October 10, 2022 order of the Supreme Court directing …

CBI Refuses to Probe Ore Theft Cases: Karnataka Minister
4 months, 2 weeks ago

CBI Refuses to Probe Ore Theft Cases: Karnataka Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Minister of law and parliamentary affairs H.K. Patil on Thursday alleged that the CBI refused to investigate six of the nine cases in connection with the huge quantities of ore theft and export from various ports within and outside the state. He said that the government is considering handing over CBI refused cases to Special Investigation Team Karnataka Lokayukta …

Trial under way in four CBI cases pertaining to illegal mining against Janardhana Reddy
1 year ago

Trial under way in four CBI cases pertaining to illegal mining against Janardhana Reddy

The Hindu  

At least four cases pertaining to illegal mining registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation are pending against former Minister and mining baron G. Janardhana Reddy. Mr. Reddy, once an important leader of Bharatiya Janata Party in the Hyderabad Karnataka region, who played a key role in the party coming to power for the first time in 2008, was arrested …

Karnataka mining baron Gali Janardhan Reddy returns to BJP
1 year ago

Karnataka mining baron Gali Janardhan Reddy returns to BJP

Hindustan Times  

Mining baron and controversial Kalyana Karnataka figure Gali Janardhan Reddy formally merged his party, Kalyana Rajya Pragati Paksha, into the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday. Karnataka mining baron Gali Janardhan Reddy merges his party and returns to BJP Speaking to the reporters, Reddy said, “I feel happy and elated to be back to the BJP which is in my blood. …

\"Out of bounds\": Curious case of 2 \"banned-entry\" candidates in K'taka polls
1 year, 11 months ago

\"Out of bounds\": Curious case of 2 \"banned-entry\" candidates in K'taka polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Two "banned-entry" candidates Vinay Kulkarni and G Janardhana Reddy present a picture of a peculiar case in the run-up to the May 10 Karnataka Assembly elections. While the Congress candidate Kulkarni can't go to Dharwad, the constituency he is contesting from, following a court-imposed ban, Reddy fielded his wife in Ballari city as he is barred from entry there. …

Karnataka mining baron Gali Janardhan Reddy floats his own party: 'New episode'
2 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka mining baron Gali Janardhan Reddy floats his own party: 'New episode'

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka mining baron and former Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gali Janardhan Reddy, who has been caught in controversies in the past, floated his own party – Kalyana Rajya Pragati Paksha – on Sunday. Gali Janardhan Reddy floated his own party - Kalyana Rajya Pragati Paksha - in Karnataka on Sunday. The people of the state have always been and will …

"Serious Apprehensions Of Threatening Witnesses" : Supreme Court Asks Gali Janardhan Reddy To Remain Out Of Bellary District During Mining Scam Case Trial
2 years, 5 months ago

"Serious Apprehensions Of Threatening Witnesses" : Supreme Court Asks Gali Janardhan Reddy To Remain Out Of Bellary District During Mining Scam Case Trial

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has refused to completely lift the bail condition imposed on former Karnataka Minister Gali Janardhan Reddy that he should not enter Bellary district while the trial in the multi-crore illegal mining case is going on.However, the Court has granted the mining baron a temporary relief by permitting him to visit and stay at Bellary district till November …

Janardhana Reddy to be Back in Ballari: How Disgraced Mining Baron Built His Political Career and Empire
3 years, 7 months ago

Janardhana Reddy to be Back in Ballari: How Disgraced Mining Baron Built His Political Career and Empire

News 18  

Over the past six years, former Karnataka minister and mining baron Gali Janardhana Reddy made repeated attempts to get his bail conditions modified. The petitioners can’t cherry-pick what conditions they have to adhere to and what they don’t adhere to.” The CBI also told the top court that allowing Reddy to stay in Ballari may result in witnesses turning hostile. …

SC Reserves Order In Bail Plea Of Former Karnataka Minister and Mining Baron Gali Janardhan Reddy
3 years, 11 months ago

SC Reserves Order In Bail Plea Of Former Karnataka Minister and Mining Baron Gali Janardhan Reddy

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday reserved order in the plea seeking bail filed by former Karnataka minister and mining baron, Gali Janardhan Reddy, who has been accused in a multi-million illegal mining case. A Bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan heard the arguments put forth by Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi on behalf of Reddy and ASG Madhavi Goradia Divan before …

Mining scam: Janardhan Reddy seeks Supreme Court’s permission to stay in Ballari
3 years, 11 months ago

Mining scam: Janardhan Reddy seeks Supreme Court’s permission to stay in Ballari

The Hindu  

Former Karnataka Minister and mining scam accused Gali Janardhana Reddy made a strong pitch in the Supreme Court to relax his bail condition and allow him to stay in his native Ballari district. The Central Bureau of Investigation said that the mining baron was at the centre of “one of the most notorious mining scams” of the country and his …

Bengaluru: Gali Janardhan Reddy in jail for 4th time in seven years
6 years, 4 months ago

Bengaluru: Gali Janardhan Reddy in jail for 4th time in seven years

Deccan Chronicle  

Ballari: Beleaguered mining baron and former BJP minister Gali Janardhan Reddy who was arrested on Sunday after marathon questioning by the Central Crime Branch police in connection with a multi-crore Ponzi scam case, has gone behind bars for the fourth time in the past seven years. Reddy, the alleged kingpin of the multi-crore iron mining scam in Ballari, was earlier …

Mining baron G Janardhan Reddy arrested in bribery case, sent to judicial custody till 24th November
6 years, 4 months ago

Mining baron G Janardhan Reddy arrested in bribery case, sent to judicial custody till 24th November

Op India  

Former Karnataka Minister and Ballari mining baron, G Janardhan Reddy, who was arrested on Sunday by the Crime Branch officials in connection with an alleged bribery case has been sent to judicial custody till 24th November. The money was allegedly sent to Janardhan Reddy’s personal assistant Ali in the form of gold bars after first passing through Ramesh Kothari, owner …

Police to continue questioning G Janardhana Reddy today; BJP leader spends Saturday night in crime branch waiting room
6 years, 4 months ago

Police to continue questioning G Janardhana Reddy today; BJP leader spends Saturday night in crime branch waiting room

Firstpost  

Police questioning of Karnataka mining baron and BJP leader G Janardhana Reddy, who was held by Bengaluru police until 2 am on Sunday morning, is likely to continue on Sunday. The police is likely to continue questioning Karnataka mining baron G Janardhana Reddy on Sunday as well, a day after the BJP leader surrendered to the police in Bengaluru, reports …

G Janardhana Reddy appears before Karnataka Police in ponzi scam case after remaining 'absconding' for three days
6 years, 4 months ago

G Janardhana Reddy appears before Karnataka Police in ponzi scam case after remaining 'absconding' for three days

Firstpost  

G Janardhana Reddy Saturday appeared before the police in connection with an alleged ponzi scam, and denied the allegations as a “political conspiracy”. Bengaluru: After remaining elusive for three days, former Karnataka minister and mining baron G Janardhana Reddy Saturday appeared before the police in connection with an alleged ponzi scam, and denied the allegations as a “political conspiracy”. Reddy, …

Mining baron Janardhana Reddy turns up for questioning in alleged bribe case
6 years, 4 months ago

Mining baron Janardhana Reddy turns up for questioning in alleged bribe case

Hindustan Times  

Ballari mining baron and former Karnataka minister G Janardhana Reddy appeared for questioning in Bengaluru in an alleged bribery case on Saturday. Ponzi scam Syed Ahmed Fareed, who is being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate for the 600 crore scam, has alleged that he paid Rs 18 crore to Reddy for “help” in settling the ED case, the Bengaluru police …

The Mining Scam – A Taint for Both BJP, Cong in Karnataka Polls
6 years, 10 months ago

The Mining Scam – A Taint for Both BJP, Cong in Karnataka Polls

The Quint  

Seven years back, when India was witnessing its biggest anti-corruption movement, the state of Karnataka also went through mega political turbulence, courtesy a Rs 35,000-crore illegal iron ore mining scam. Mining baron and former Bharatiya Janata Party state minister Gali Janardhana Reddy emerged as the face of the scandal after former Lokayukta Santosh Hegde blew the lid off of illegal …

Karnataka polls: Gali Janardhan Reddy can't campaign, says Supreme Court
6 years, 10 months ago

Karnataka polls: Gali Janardhan Reddy can't campaign, says Supreme Court

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Former Karnataka minister and mining baron Gali Janardhan Reddy in the illegal mining case suffered a setback on Friday with the Supreme Court refusing him permission to visit Bellary for electioneering for his brother Somasekar Reddy who is contesting the Assembly polls in Karnataka. Mr Reddy who was granted bail by the apex court in January 2015 was …

Karnataka polls: SC rejects Janardhan Reddy's plea to campaign in Bellary for brother
6 years, 10 months ago

Karnataka polls: SC rejects Janardhan Reddy's plea to campaign in Bellary for brother

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea filed by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gali Janardhan Reddy, for allowing him to go to Bellary to campaign for his brother, G Somashekar Reddy, contesting for the upcoming assembly elections in Karnataka. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea filed by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gali Janardhan Reddy, for …

Karnataka assembly elections 2018: SC dismisses mining baron Janardhan Reddy's plea to enter Ballari for campaigning
6 years, 10 months ago

Karnataka assembly elections 2018: SC dismisses mining baron Janardhan Reddy's plea to enter Ballari for campaigning

India TV News  

Karnataka assembly elections 2018: SC dismisses mining baron Janardhan Reddy's plea to enter Ballari for campaigning In 2009, Janardhana Reddy was sent to jail for being involved in illegal mining of iron ore in Bellary and Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh. The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea of mining baron and BJP leader G Janardhana Reddy seeking permission to …

Supreme Court rejects Janardhana Reddy’s plea to campaign in Ballari for Karnataka elections
6 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court rejects Janardhana Reddy’s plea to campaign in Ballari for Karnataka elections

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected controversial mining baron Gali Janardhan Reddy’s appeal to visit Ballari and campaign for his younger brother Gali Somashekhara Reddy, who is contesting the Karnataka elections from the seat as a candidate for the Bharatiya Janata Party. Gali Janardhan Reddy’s appeal to visit Ballari and campaign for his younger brother for Karnataka elections was rejected …

Reddy brothers looted Karnataka and Modi is taking them to assembly: Rahul Gandhi
6 years, 11 months ago

Reddy brothers looted Karnataka and Modi is taking them to assembly: Rahul Gandhi

India Today  

Congress President Rahul Gandhi has yet, again attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that Yeddyurappa and Reddy brothers looted Karnataka and it was Congress which brought them to justice. In 2016, Karnataka BJP chief Yeddyurappa and nine others were acquitted by a CBI court in the illegal mining kickback case which had cost him his chief ministership in 2011. BS …

Days after daughter’s lavish wedding, I-T raids at mining baron Janardhan Reddy’s Bellary office
8 years, 4 months ago

Days after daughter’s lavish wedding, I-T raids at mining baron Janardhan Reddy’s Bellary office

India TV News  

Mining baron and former Karnataka minister B Janardhan Reddy, recently in news for an extravagant wedding of his daughter, on Monday faced the ire of Income Tax department which raided the office of his mining company in Karnataka’s Bellary. Following the lavish celebrations organised for his daughter’s wedding last week, anti-corruption activists and politicians have been calling for an investigation …

Gali Janardhan Reddy seeks political revival, return to Ballari
8 years, 10 months ago

Gali Janardhan Reddy seeks political revival, return to Ballari

Deccan Chronicle  

Ballari: Even as former minister Gali Janardhan Reddy, who is out on bail following his arrest for illegal mining, and his confidante, Member of Parliament, B Sriramulu are on a pilgrimage to Sabarimala in Kerala, political circles in Ballari are abuzz with rumours of his return to active politics in a few months. Sources say Mr Reddy has filed a …

Janardhan Reddy out of jail, CBI's hunt for his money gets tough
10 years, 2 months ago

Janardhan Reddy out of jail, CBI's hunt for his money gets tough

Hindustan Times  

As mining baron and former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy prepares to resume his political career with the BJP after spending 40 months in jail following his arrest for illegal mining, investigators say authorities in three tax havens where the bulk of his wealth is allegedly parked are not cooperating with the CBI. Anti-corruption activists, who first uncovered the former …

Karnataka illegal mining case: SC grants bail to prime accused GJ Reddy
10 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka illegal mining case: SC grants bail to prime accused GJ Reddy

Firstpost  

The bench further said that he should not in any way try to influence the witnesses or tamper with evidence. New Delhi: The Supreme Court today granted bail to mining baron and former Karnataka Minister Gali Janardhan Reddy, who is an accused in the illegal mining case involving his Obulapuram Mining Company. The apex court granted bail after CBI submitted …

Illegal mining case: Janardhan Reddy gets conditional bail
10 years, 2 months ago

Illegal mining case: Janardhan Reddy gets conditional bail

The Hindu  

After spending three years and four months in Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara Prison, mining baron and former Karnataka Minister Gali Janardhan Reddy, accused in the illegal mining case, has been granted conditional bail by Supreme Court on Tuesday. Though the bail has been granted, Reddy had to spend few more days in Jail till the prison authorities get a certified copy …

Karnataka mining scam: Court attaches Janardhan Reddy's assets worth Rs 37.86 cr
10 years, 7 months ago

Karnataka mining scam: Court attaches Janardhan Reddy's assets worth Rs 37.86 cr

Firstpost  

The assets, which include a Rs 4 crore flat in Bangalore, a Rs 14 lakh house in Bellary, fixed deposits and cash in bank accounts, were attached by the Enforcement Directorate earlier this year under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. New Delhi: A special anti-money laundering court here has attached assets worth over Rs 37.86 crore …

CBI arrests BJP MLA in illegal iron ore export scam
11 years, 5 months ago

CBI arrests BJP MLA in illegal iron ore export scam

India TV News  

Bangalore: BJP MLA and former Karnataka Minister Anand Singh was today arrested by CBI in connection with alleged illegal export of iron ore from Belikeri Port in Karnataka. “Singh was arrested in the city,” CBI officials told PTI here.Singh is the fourth MLA to be arrested by CBI in the case after B Nagendra and Satish Sail, both independents, and …

Illegal mining case: Yeddy, kin to appear in court
11 years, 10 months ago

Illegal mining case: Yeddy, kin to appear in court

Firstpost  

Former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa and his family members today appeared before the CBI Court here in connection with a case allegedly involving kickback in illegal mining. Bangalore: Former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa and his family members today appeared before the CBI Court here in connection with a case allegedly involving kickback in illegal mining. CBI …

CBI to quiz Janardhana Reddy in ore export scam
12 years ago

CBI to quiz Janardhana Reddy in ore export scam

Firstpost  

A CBI special court on Friday permitted the investigation agency to interrogate former Karnataka minister and mining baron Gali Janardhana Reddy and five other accused in the case of multi-crore iron ore exports scam from Belekeri port on the state’s west coast. Bangalore: A CBI special court on Friday permitted the investigation agency to interrogate former Karnataka minister and mining …

Poll-wary Gali seeks bail again
12 years, 1 month ago

Poll-wary Gali seeks bail again

The Hindu  

Former Minister of Karnataka and second accused in the illegal mining case of Obulapuram Mining Company Gali Janardhan Reddy on Friday urged the Special Court for CBI Cases to grant him bail on the grounds that investigation was almost complete. His political career would be at stake if he was confined to jail for long as he was in the …

Gali Janardhan Reddy and Srinivas Reddy renew bail plea
12 years, 2 months ago

Gali Janardhan Reddy and Srinivas Reddy renew bail plea

The Hindu  

January 10, 2013 11:45 am | Updated November 17, 2021 05:00 am IST - HYDERABAD Former Karnataka Minister and owner of Obulapuram Mining Company Gali Janardhan Reddy and managing director of the company B.V. Srinivas Reddy on Wednesday renewed their bail applications in the court for CBI cases here, citing changed circumstances in the case against them. They brought to …

Court extends mining baron Janardhana Reddy custody till 2 Dec
12 years, 4 months ago

Court extends mining baron Janardhana Reddy custody till 2 Dec

Firstpost  

Bangalore: A CBI court on Monday extended till December 14, the judicial custody of mining baron G Janardhana Reddy and four others, arrested in the illegal mining case involving Associated Mining Corporation owned by him. Janardhana Reddy and his associate Mehfuz Ali Khan were produced before the court via video conferencing from Chanchalaguda jail in Hyderabad where they are lodged. …

Gali Janardhan Reddy denied bail in OMC case
12 years, 4 months ago

Gali Janardhan Reddy denied bail in OMC case

The Hindu  

A special CBI court here on Monday, dismissed the bail plea of mining baron and former Karnataka Minister Gali Janardhan Reddy, an accused in the illegal mining case involving his Obulapuram Mining Company. This was the sixth bail petition of Mr.Gali Janardhan Reddy since his arrest in the OMC scam in September last year, which was again dismissed today. Mr.Janardhan …

Gali’s personal aide cries foul
12 years, 5 months ago

Gali’s personal aide cries foul

The Hindu  

Former Karnataka Minister Gali Janardhan Reddy’s personal assistant Mehfuz Ali Khan on Friday cried foul before a judge here on Friday alleging that the Central Bureau of Investigation had summoned him as a witness and booked him in a false case at Bangalore. He had surrendered in a court at Bangalore on the same day when Gali Janardhan Reddy was …

ED grills Janardhan Reddy in illegal mining case
12 years, 9 months ago

ED grills Janardhan Reddy in illegal mining case

Firstpost  

ED questioned mining baron and former Karnataka Minister Gali Janardhan Reddy in jail here in connection with a money laundering case registered against him. Bangalore: Enforcement Directorate today questioned mining baron and former Karnataka Minister Gali Janardhan Reddy in jail here in connection with a money laundering case registered against him. The agency had earlier approached a special court in …

Yeddyurappa welcomes CBI probe, Congress wants BJP govt to go
12 years, 10 months ago

Yeddyurappa welcomes CBI probe, Congress wants BJP govt to go

India TV News  

Yeddyurappa welcomes CBI probe, Congress wants BJP govt to go Bangalore, May 11: An embattled former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today welcomed the Supreme Court order for a CBI probe into illegal mining and donations received by his family-run trust from mining firms. Bangalore, May 11: An embattled former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today welcomed the …

SC directs CBI probe against BSY in Illegal mining case
12 years, 10 months ago

SC directs CBI probe against BSY in Illegal mining case

India TV News  

New Delhi, May 11: In a setback to former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, the Supreme Court today directed a CBI probe against him for allegedly granting undue favours to firms involved in illegal mining in lieu of donations to a charitable trust run by his kin. A Special Forest bench headed by Chief Justice S H Kapadia directed …

Illegal mining case: Reddy wants to fly for court hearing
13 years ago

Illegal mining case: Reddy wants to fly for court hearing

Firstpost  

A special court for CBI cases in Bangalore had issued a warrant against Reddy asking him to appear before it on 2 March. Hyderabad: Former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy, an accused in the OMC mining scam, today moved a special court seeking directions to CBI to shift him to Bangalore by air where he has to appear before a …

'Prisoner on Transit' warrant against Janardhana Reddy
13 years, 1 month ago

'Prisoner on Transit' warrant against Janardhana Reddy

Firstpost  

The CBI filed its charge sheet against the Reddys and three others last December after accusing them of creating forged documents in collusion with public servants. Bellary/Hyderabad: A Karnataka court has issued ‘Prisoner on Transit’ warrant against mining baron G Janardhan Reddy, an accused in the Obulapuram Mining Company mining scam, to produce him before a special CBI court by …

Mining scam: Reddys to remain jail as court extends remand
13 years, 2 months ago

Mining scam: Reddys to remain jail as court extends remand

The Hindu  

A special CBI court on Thursday extended till January 25 the judicial custody of former Karnataka Minister Gali Janardhan Reddy and three others accused in the “illegal” mining case involving Obulapuram Mining Company. Mr. Janardhan Reddy, lodged in Chanchalguda Jail here along with brother-in-law and OMC Managing Director B V Srinivas Reddy since September last after being arrested by CBI …

S M Krishna, 2 Ex-CMs Booked Over Illegal Mining Charges
13 years, 3 months ago

S M Krishna, 2 Ex-CMs Booked Over Illegal Mining Charges

India TV News  

Bangalore, Dec 8: An FIR was registered against External Affairs Minister S M Krishna and two other former Karnatka chief ministers by the Lokayukta Police today on a private complaint alleging that they facilitated illegal mining during their tenure. Apart from Krishna, his senior Congress colleague N Dharam Singh and JDS state unit President H D Kumaraswamy, who succeeded him …

FIR against Krishna, 2 others over illegal mining charges
13 years, 3 months ago

FIR against Krishna, 2 others over illegal mining charges

Firstpost  

An FIR was registered against External Affairs Minister SM Krishna and two other former Karnataka chief ministers by the Lokayukta Police today. Bangalore: An FIR was registered against External Affairs Minister SM Krishna and two other former Karnataka chief ministers by the Lokayukta Police today on a private complaint alleging that they facilitated illegal mining during their tenure. Apart from …

CBI files charge sheet in Obulapuram mining case
13 years, 3 months ago

CBI files charge sheet in Obulapuram mining case

The Hindu  

The CBI on Saturday filed a charge sheet in a special court in the illegal mining case involving Obulapuram Mining Company owned by former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhana Reddy. The CBI had registered the case against the company on December 7, 2009 at the request of Andhra Pradesh government in the wake of allegations of illegal mining and irregularities in …

Gali case: many heads may roll
13 years, 4 months ago

Gali case: many heads may roll

The Hindu  

Many heads might roll before the investigation into the scam relating to the Gali Janardhan Reddy-owned Obulapuram Mining Company comes to its logical end. This was indicated by highly placed sources after the Central Bureau of Investigation grilled IAS officer Y. Sri Lakshmi for nine hours at the office of the investigating agency here on Thursday. Fourth accused Ms. Lakshmi …

Janardhan Reddy, Sriramulu grabbed our land: site owners
13 years, 4 months ago

Janardhan Reddy, Sriramulu grabbed our land: site owners

The Hindu  

The former Ministers, G. Janardhan Reddy and B. Sriramulu, who are facing the heat for allegedly indulging in illegal mining, have now been accused of land-grabbing. The protesters accused Mr. Janardhan Reddy, who is in jail in Hyderabad, and Mr. Sriramulu of illegally acquiring their sites, which they had purchased out of their savings. The protesters alleged that the houses …

Go after mining company owners, SC tells CBI
13 years, 5 months ago

Go after mining company owners, SC tells CBI

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the CBI to go after owners of the companies involved in illegal mining in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh instead of restricting its investigation to their employees. Kapadia, after going through the CBI status report submitted before it, asked the probe agency to submit a more comprehensive report and queried about the owners of Associated …

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