Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah – likely to be prosecuted for his role in the alleged MUDA land scam case – has underlined his confidence in the judicial system and said, “I believe in the law and the Constitution.” The truth will “finally win”, he said and slammed the “revenge politics” of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP government at the centre.
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Solicitor General Tushar Mehta highlighted similarities between the State Cabinet’s advice against prosecuting Siddaramaiah in the MUDA case and the Advocate General’s opinion. He criticized the lack of independent thought, suggesting that AI could have been used to paraphrase the content. The case surrounds allegations of corruption related to land allocation. Various respondents are challenging Siddaramaiah’s petition against the prosecution sanction, with the High Court extending its interim order. The next hearing is set for September 2, with Siddaramaiah’s representatives preparing to make additional submissions.
Today, On 8th August, A private complaint filed against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the MUDA scam case, alleging irregularities related to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. The high-profile case involves accusations of land denotification and misconduct. The legal battle could significantly impact urban development policies and political accountability in the region.