[MUDA Scam] Special Court Orders Lokayukta Police Probe Against Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

A special court in Bengaluru has ordered an investigation into Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah regarding the MUDA scam, following the Karnataka High Court’s validation of the Governor’s sanction for the probe into the alleged illegal allotment of 14 sites to his wife, Parvathi. This could involve significant legal and political consequences for Siddaramaiah.

[MUDA Scam] “State Cabinet’s Advice was a Copy-Paste Job, Lacking Independent Thought or Application of Mind”: SG Tushar Mehta to Karnataka HC

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.

[MUDA Site Case] Relief for Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah as Karnataka HC Defers Special Court Proceedings Till Aug 29

The Karnataka High Court has postponed trial court proceedings against CM Siddaramaiah regarding land allocation irregularities by the MUDA. The Governor’s decision to prosecute him is being challenged, arguing lack of justification and failure to follow the State Cabinet’s dismissal of the complaint. The High Court has temporarily restrained the trial court from proceeding, emphasizing the importance of its consideration.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to be Prosecuted in Mysuru Land Scam After Governor’s Approval

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah faces prosecution over alleged irregularities in land allocations by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot approved the prosecution after petitions from activists. The Chief Minister’s Office confirmed the communication and Siddaramaiah dismissed the allegations as politically motivated. The complaint alleges significant losses to the state’s finances. BJP advocates for a CBI investigation.