The Karnataka High Court heard former MLA Vinay Kulkarni’s appeal against his conviction and life sentence in BJP leader Yogesh Gowda’s murder case. The Court noted that involvement of political figures in heinous crimes is rare in Karnataka, while the CBI opposed bail.
The Kerala High Court questioned whether an unmarried man having multiple consensual sexual relationships can be a ground to deny bail to Rahul Mamkootathil in a rape case. The Court asked the prosecution to clarify whether the alleged incident was consensual or forced, and reserved its order on his anticipatory bail plea.
The Supreme Court denied Karnataka Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni’s request for more time to surrender regarding the 2016 murder of BJP leader Yogesh Gowda. His bail was revoked due to attempts to influence witnesses. The court emphasized the need for expeditious trial proceedings without being influenced by the bail cancellation context.
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Today, On 22nd July, Former Karnataka Congress minister B Nagendra, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on July 12 in connection with the Valmiki Corporation scam, has been remanded to 14 days of judicial custody. This marks a significant development in the investigation of alleged fund misappropriation, highlighting the pervasive issue of corruption in political spheres and the necessity for transparent governance.
The Supreme Court upheld a Karnataka trial court’s decision to charge Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni with the murder of BJP worker Yogesh Goudar. The court found evidence of Kulkarni’s involvement and dismissed his petition challenging the charges. The accused had approached the courts multiple times, leading to lengthy trial delays. Kulkarni’s appeal for relief was denied.
