Today, On 7th February, The Karnataka High Court rejected a petition seeking to transfer the MUDA scam investigation against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to the CBI. The plea was filed by activist Snehmayi Krishna, the original complainant in the case. Justice M Nagaprasanna, a single-judge bench, dismissed the request, stating that no grounds warranted a CBI probe. The decision upholds the ongoing investigation by state authorities.
The Supreme Court is set to hear the anticipatory bail plea of ex-IAS trainee Puja Khedkar tomorrow. Khedkar, who faces allegations of forgery, cheating, and fraud related to the misuse of a backward class certificate, had her bail request denied by lower courts. Terming the accusations as “erroneous,” she has moved the apex court seeking relief. The case has garnered significant attention due to its implications for civil services integrity and legal accountability.
Today, On 19th December, The Karnataka High Court issued a temporary stay to the Lokayukta’s investigation into the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam. Justice M. Nagaprasanna ordered the Lokayukta to wait until the court hears a petition asking for a CBI investigation. The petition calls for a deeper and unbiased inquiry into corruption allegations in MUDA.
The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday (4th Dec) rejected a request for a CBI probe into the suicide of a woman lawyer who alleged police torture. Justice M. Nagaprasanna formed a Special Investigation Team to investigate the claims and potential guilt of the Investigating Officer. The case involves serious allegations related to a financial fraud investigation.
The Supreme Court of India on November 29 overturned Kamaruddin Dastagir Sanadi’s conviction for cheating and abetment of suicide, stating that a broken relationship does not equate to criminal conduct without evidence of intent. The Court emphasized that emotional distress alone does not warrant abetment charges unless clear intent is established.
The Delhi High Court, led by Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma, rejected Matrix Cellular’s plea to quash criminal proceedings over alleged sales of defective oxygen concentrators at inflated prices during the COVID-19 pandemic’s second wave. The Court noted the serious nature of the allegations and the need for further investigation into the charges.
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Today, On 18th November, the Delhi High Court provided relief to Gautam Gambhir in a cheating case related to a housing project. Gambhir challenged a sessions court’s reversal of a trial court discharge decision. Allegations involve irregularities in the ‘Serra Bella’ project, promoted by companies he was associated with, causing financial losses for homebuyers.
The Calcutta High Court dismissed a plea by Fast Info Legal Services to quash a cheating case related to allegations of fraud. The case, involving consumer deception, is under investigation by cyber police. The court stressed the presence of prima facie evidence and underscored the necessity for thorough investigations in cases of cyber fraud and consumer trust violations.
