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Today, On 24th September, under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, a corruption investigation against former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was approved by the Governor, upheld by the High Court. However, the court denied prosecution approval under Section 218 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, emphasizing safeguards for public officials.
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The Karnataka HC Today (Sept 24) dismissed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s petition challenging Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot’s decision to sanction his prosecution in the alleged MUDA land scam case. Bench ruled the Governor could take an “independent decision” and that Mr Gehlot “did apply his mind in abundance”. There is, therefore, “no fault in the Governor’s actions, as far as the order (to prosecute the Chief Minister) is concerned”, the court said.
A petition to the Karnataka High Court seeks to annul Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s election, alleging that his campaign’s female-targeted freebies violate Article 14 and constitute voter bribery. The petitioner’s counsel argued that these promises discriminated against men and involved malpractices, while the defense dismissed the petition as a mere replication of previous cases.
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Today, On 12th September, The Karnataka High Court concluded hearings on the Chief Minister’s petition challenging the Governor’s approval for prosecution. The Chief Minister argued that the decision was unconstitutional and politically motivated. The court reserved its judgment, expecting a final ruling soon. The case revolves around alleged offenses detailed in petitions by three individuals and concerns the Governor’s sanction for prosecution.
Today, On 9th September, The Karnataka High Court extended the stay on trial court proceedings against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the MUDA case until September 12. The case involves alleged irregularities during his tenure as Chairman of MUDA. The court postponed the hearing on Siddaramaiah’s petition challenging the Governor’s approval for his prosecution to the same date. This extends temporary relief to the CM as the legal battle continues.
Today(on 2nd September), The Karnataka High Court has extended the interim stay on trial court proceedings against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the MUDA case until September 9. The case involves allegations of misconduct related to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority, with prosecution sanctions granted by the Governor.
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Solicitor General Tushar Mehta highlighted similarities between the State Cabinet’s advice against prosecuting Siddaramaiah in the MUDA case and the Advocate General’s opinion. He criticized the lack of independent thought, suggesting that AI could have been used to paraphrase the content. The case surrounds allegations of corruption related to land allocation. Various respondents are challenging Siddaramaiah’s petition against the prosecution sanction, with the High Court extending its interim order. The next hearing is set for September 2, with Siddaramaiah’s representatives preparing to make additional submissions.
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Today, On 23rd, July, The Karnataka High Court stayed the FIR against two Enforcement Directorate (ED) officers investigating the Valmiki Corporation case after a complaint from a government official alleged coercion to implicate political figures. The court expressed concerns about the implications for all investigating officers and scheduled the next hearing for August 21.
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Today (1st June): The Karnataka Court granted bail to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy, D K Shivakumar, in a defamation case filed by the BJP. The allegations stemmed from a controversial advertisement released before the 2023 state elections. The court acknowledged a prima facie case, leading to the issuance of summonses under defamation charges.
Today, On 7th May, The hearing for the bail plea in the HD Revanna kidnapping case in Karnataka has been postponed, indicating a need for more time to review the case. Revanna, son of former Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda, and his associate are accused of abducting a woman to prevent her testimony in a sexual abuse case involving Revanna’s son. The case has garnered significant attention.