The Karnataka government is set to move the Supreme Court after the Governor objected to parts of the prepared speech as “biased” and threatened to skip the Assembly Session. Siddaramaiah’s administration says his absence beyond 11:15 am would violate Article 176(1).
On Monday (18th March): The Supreme Court overturned the High Court decision annulling Congress leader Mohammed Moquim’s 2019 MLA win for Barabati in Cuttack. Moquim can retain his position with restrictions, including inability to vote in assembly. The controversy arose from allegations of undisclosed criminal cases and property details during the election. The next hearing is scheduled for May 10, 2024.
