A Bengaluru court took cognizance of a criminal defamation complaint against Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge and Youth Congress leader Mohammed Nalapad over alleged RSS remarks. The court found sufficient grounds under Section 356 of BNS and issued summons for appearance on July 21, 2026.
A case has been filed against BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal for insulting Rahul Gandhi during a public meeting. The Supreme Court issued a notice regarding a petition to challenge Yatnal’s election. He also faces accusations of spreading misinformation aimed at destabilizing the Congress government in Karnataka, raising concerns among officials.
Today (15th March):Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa has been charged under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl during a meeting on February 2. The charges fall under sections 8 of POCSO and 354 A. Yediyurappa has denied the allegations and is cooperating with the police. The case is under investigation, and further details are awaited.