Karnataka Govt to Enact Rohith Vemula Act to Curb Caste Discrimination in Universities

The Government of Karnataka announced plans to implement the Rohith Vemula Act across higher education institutions, with Siddaramaiah stating it aims to curb caste discrimination against SC/ST students despite related Supreme Court of India-stayed UGC guidelines.

Karnataka High Court Urges Mandatory Police Verification for Migrant Domestic Workers to Improve Safety

The Karnataka High Court emphasized the need for police verification of migrant workers employed as domestic helpers to improve household safety. The Court observed that proper verification can help prevent crimes and ensure accountability while hiring domestic workers.

Dharmasthala Burial Scandal Twist: Court Grants Bail to Perjury Accused Chinnaiah

A Belthangady court has granted bail to C N Chinnaiah, arrested for perjury over his shocking claims of mass secret burials in Dharmasthala. The SIT found major inconsistencies in his statements, calling his allegations unreliable and possibly part of a conspiracy.

Bengaluru Court Rejects Request to Change Investigating Officer in Siddaramaiah MUDA Case

Bengaluru court on Thursday denied activist Snehamayi Krishna’s plea to replace the Investigating Officer in the MUDA land allotment case against Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah. The Lokayukta has been directed to finish the investigation “as expeditiously as possible” within two months.