The Supreme Court denied anticipatory bail to two men accused of obstructing road construction, assaulting workers, and making caste-based remarks. The Court criticised alleged misuse of RTI activism, observing that some individuals were interfering with public authorities and official duties.
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Today (1st June): The Karnataka Court granted bail to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy, D K Shivakumar, in a defamation case filed by the BJP. The allegations stemmed from a controversial advertisement released before the 2023 state elections. The court acknowledged a prima facie case, leading to the issuance of summonses under defamation charges.
