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 (22nd March) The Supreme Court set guidelines for Lokayukta appointments, emphasizing the need for meaningful consultation with opposition leaders. This follows a plea contesting the Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta’s appointment without Leader of the Opposition consultation. The court aims to ensure transparency and statutory compliance in such appointments nationwide. The plea challenges the appointment’s transparency and demands its annulment.