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.
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 His bail was revoked due to attempts to influence witnesses.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.
The Supreme Court of India has stayed trial proceedings against Karnataka BJP MLC CT Ravi, accused of making sexist remarks against Congress leader Laxmi Hebbalkar during a legislative session in December 2024. Ravi claims legal immunity for comments made in the House, while the incident has sparked political tensions between BJP and Congress.
A Special Court in Bengaluru has ordered the filing of an FIR against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and other BJP leaders, including JP Nadda, over allegations of extortion linked to the electoral bonds scheme. The complaint claims that corporate entities were coerced into purchasing bonds, with the Enforcement Directorate reportedly using raids to exert pressure.
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Today, On 9th September, The Karnataka High Court extended the stay on trial court proceedings against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the MUDA case until September 12. The case involves alleged irregularities during his tenure as Chairman of MUDA. The court postponed the hearing on Siddaramaiah’s petition challenging the Governor’s approval for his prosecution to the same date. This extends temporary relief to the CM as the legal battle continues.
Today(on 17th June),Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa appeared before the CID for inquiry into a POCSO case alleging his involvement in molesting a minor girl. Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra expressed confidence in the legal process, affirming Yediyurappa’s cooperation with the investigation.
Today(on 18th April), Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defends his 2023 election win in Varuna, calling the challenging petition a duplicate and urging the Karnataka High Court for a procedural reassessment. His legal team highlighted widespread copying in election petitions and called for consequences against the petitioner. The court agreed to a further hearing next Wednesday.