A Special Court in Bengaluru accepted the Lokayukta police’s closure report in the MUDA land allotment case, giving a clean chit to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife, and two others.
The court, however, allowed further investigation to continue against other accused and posted the matter for February 9.
A Bengaluru trial court discharged JD(S) MLA HD Revanna from the sexual harassment case, refusing to condone a four-year delay in filing the complaint. The court held that cognisance under Section 354A IPC was barred by limitation under CrPC.
A Bengaluru special court has granted the Enforcement Directorate 10-day custody of WinZO co-founders in a money laundering case involving alleged cheating, fund diversion and gaming manipulation. The ED claims the platform generated illegal “proceeds of crime” through deceptive real-money gaming practices.
A Bengaluru sessions court has framed murder, kidnapping, and conspiracy charges against actor Darshan, Pavitra Gowda, and 15 others in the Renukaswamy case. All accused pleaded not guilty, with the trial set to begin on November 10.
Bengaluru court directs the Member Secretary of the City Legal Services Authority to inspect Parappana Agrahara jail following Darshan’s complaints of denied basic amenities. The inspection report is to be submitted by October 18.
A Bengaluru court has rejected a defamation complaint against Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah for his Assembly remarks that “most of those committing crimes are from RSS and Bajrang Dal.” The court ruled the statements are protected under constitutional privilege and no personal reputation was harmed.
Kannada actor Darshan’s lawyer told the court that prison authorities ignored orders by denying him a bed, blanket, plate, and mug. He argued this amounts to contempt of court and misuse of quarantine rules.
A Bengaluru court has reserved its decision till September 9 on petitions seeking actor Darshan’s transfer to Ballari Central Jail and his request for basic jail facilities. The case is linked to the high-profile Renukaswamy murder investigation.
The 64th Sessions Court has dismissed actress Pavithra Gowda’s fresh bail plea in the high-profile Renukaswamy murder case. She remains in Parappana Agrahara Jail after the Supreme Court earlier cancelled her bail.
Bengaluru court orders removal of defamatory content in Dharmasthala burials case against Dr. Veerendra Heggade, temple, and family; next crucial hearing scheduled on September 27.
