The Supreme Court affirmed its authority to annul proceedings related to the investigation of D.K. Shivakumar’s alleged disproportionate assets case, contested by the CBI and BJP leader Basanagouda Patil Yatnal. The court will reassess the case in January 2025, following state government withdrawals of consent for the investigation.
Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader, faces a defamation case by BJP in Bengaluru court, with CM and deputy granted bail. The case alleges false claims in political ads. Gandhi missed a hearing, citing prior commitments. Congress defends its campaign against alleged corruption, while BJP accuses defamation. Court directs Gandhi to appear on June 7.
