Today, On 4th September, In The MUDA scam case the Karnataka High Court postponed CM Siddaramaiah’s appeal against Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s approval for probe, fixing the final hearing in the second week of November amid growing political tension.
Today, On 9th April, A special court reserved its order until April 15 on the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) objection to a closure report filed in a case allegedly involving the Chief Minister. The ED opposed the closure, citing unresolved issues and pending evidence. The court heard detailed arguments from both sides. The final decision is now expected next week.
Today, On 8th April, In the MUDA scam case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has opposed the ‘B report’ submitted by the Lokayukta police in the Special Court. The ED says that important information it gave was not included in the report. It has asked the court to review the report and allow more investigation. The case is about suspected wrongdoing in land allotments by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).
Today, On 18th February, A tragic incident happened at the Telangana High Court when senior lawyer Venugopal Rao suffered a heart attack while arguing a case in Court Hall 21. He was immediately rushed to a hospital but was declared brought dead upon arrival. The sudden demise has shocked the legal community. Condolences are pouring in for the veteran lawyer.
Today, On 7th February, The Karnataka High Court rejected a petition seeking to transfer the MUDA scam investigation against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to the CBI. The plea was filed by activist Snehmayi Krishna, the original complainant in the case. Justice M Nagaprasanna, a single-judge bench, dismissed the request, stating that no grounds warranted a CBI probe. The decision upholds the ongoing investigation by state authorities.
Today, On 15th January, The Karnataka High Court deferred the hearing on a petition seeking a CBI investigation into the alleged MUDA scam to January 27. The plea also requests the transfer of the case from the Lokayukta police to the CBI, citing the involvement of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The court’s decision is awaited on whether the investigation will be reassigned to ensure impartiality. The case has drawn significant public and political attention.
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Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s plea against a Governor-sanctioned investigation into alleged corruption in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority has been postponed to January 20. He contests the legality of the sanction, claiming political motivations behind the allegations. The Lokayukta is investigating claims of improper land allocations to his wife amidst ongoing pressures from the BJP.
Senior Advocates Dushyant Dave and KG Raghavan discussed the Indian Constitution’s significance while waiting for a case in the Karnataka High Court. They praised its principles but noted challenges in understanding and implementation. Raghavan emphasized gratitude towards its framers, while Dave highlighted potential risks in democratic governance. A petition regarding the MUDA scam was also introduced.