The Karnataka High Court dismissed BJP MLC CT Ravi’s petition to cancel a criminal case regarding obscene remarks against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar, stating no relationship existed between his comments and legislative functions. The Court emphasized that immunity under Article 194 does not apply without a direct nexus to legislative duties.
Today, On 23rd January, The Karnataka High Court temporarily stayed police action against BJP’s CT Ravi over an obscene remark made about a Minister. The Court plans to evaluate whether the Speaker is the only authority to address this matter, given that it occurred on the floor of the house, or if an external agency can also conduct an investigation.
