Karnataka High Court has stayed the defamation case filed by BJP against CM Siddaramaiah over Congress ads alleging corruption. The Court also tagged his plea with similar cases involving Rahul Gandhi and DK Shivakumar.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar urged Kannada activists to respect the Supreme Court’s order permitting the screening of Kamal Haasan’s film Thug Life. He emphasized the need for adherence to the law and maintaining peace amidst protests from groups claiming the actor’s comments were offensive to the Kannada language.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced a new caste census to ensure fair representation for all communities, following a meeting with Congress leaders. The previous census faced criticism for excluding several groups. The Congress leadership acknowledged these concerns and aims to conduct the re-enumeration process within 60-80 days.
The Supreme Court on Friday(8th Nov) has requested responses from the Karnataka Government and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar regarding a CBI petition contesting the state’s withdrawal of consent for a corruption investigation against Shivakumar. The case follows a High Court dismissal of earlier appeals from both the CBI and BJP leader Yatnal.
Today(on 15th July), the Supreme Court dismissed Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s plea to quash the CBI’s case alleging disproportionate assets against him, marking a setback for him in the legal proceedings. The decision upholds the High Court’s directive, ensuring that the CBI continues its investigation. The legal battle involves complex jurisdictional and procedural issues.
Today, On 25th April,The Karnataka High Court criticized declining standards of political discourse during election campaigns in the context of DK Shivakumar’s case. The court granted interim relief to Shivakumar, criticizing the FIR against him for breaching the Model Code of Conduct. It also emphasized the need for caution in political speeches to avoid legal issues.