“I repeat… that all power is a trust — that we are accountable for its exercise — that, from the people, and for the people, all springs, and all must exist.” — Benjamin Disraeli quoted by Justice M. Nagaprasanna in the closing part of his judgement. Mahatma Gandhi, Vinoba Bhave and Jayaprakash Narayan have said…
Special Court orders probe against CM
September 25, 2024Bengaluru: The Special Court for People’s Representatives in Bengaluru has ordered an investigation into the complaint filed by Snehamayi Krishna under the Prevention of Corruption Act of 1988 against CM Siddaramaiah. This comes a day after the High Court rejected Siddaramaiah’s petition challenging the Governor’s order for his prosecution. Special Court Judge Santosh Gajanana Bhat…
Complaint received but… No immediate FIR
September 25, 2024Petitioner against CM in prosecution case files complaint at Mysuru Lokayukta SP Office Mysuru: A day after the Karnataka High Court rejected Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s petition to quash the Governor’s sanction for his prosecution in the MUDA (Mysuru Urban Development Authority) scam, Bengaluru-based activist S.P. Pradeep Kumar, one of the three complainants who petitioned the…
Court only ordered probe; I am not guilty: Siddaramaiah
September 25, 2024Bengaluru: Slamming the Opposition parties for demanding his resignation, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah firmly stated that he is not guilty, pointing out that the High Court has merely ordered a probe into the controversial MUDA case. “Kumaraswamy is on bail. Did anyone ask for his resignation? The Court has only directed an inquiry in the MUDA…
A fantastic order; we were prepared for it: T.J. Abraham
September 25, 2024Regardless of which Court CM Siddaramaiah approaches, he will lose: Snehamayi Krishna Bengaluru: Advocate and RTI activist T.J. Abraham has welcomed the Karnataka High Court’s decision to quash Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s writ petition, which challenged the prosecution order issued by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case. A bench led by…
HC verdict: Protest for and against CM’s resignation held
September 25, 2024Mysuru: Karnataka Pradesh Kurubara Sangha and Oppressed Classes staged a protest against the demand of Opposition parties for the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, following the High Court verdict related to the site scam at Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). The protesters who gathered in front of Mahatma Gandhi’s bust near City Law Court’s complex…
Siddaramaiah lowered dignity of CM’s office: Vishwanath
September 25, 2024Mysuru: Stating that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s audacity, arrogance and attitude have led to his current predicament, MLC A.H. Vishwanath has called on him to step down honourably following the High Court’s rejection of his petition challenging the Governor’s sanction for his prosecution in the MUDA scam. Speaking to Star of Mysore, Vishwanath said the Court…
CM and Minister Byrathi Suresh must quit: Srivatsa
September 25, 2024Mysuru: BJP MLA T.S. Srivatsa has demanded the immediate resignation of both CM Siddaramaiah and Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh on moral grounds following the setback to CM in the High Court. Speaking to Star of Mysore, Srivatsa pointed to Byrathi Suresh’s indifference as a key factor that led to the Chief Minister’s embarrassing predicament….
What is wrong with facing probe if you are not guilty?
September 25, 2024CM’s defiance will only further erode his moral standing: Former MLC D. Madegowda Mysuru: With the High Court ruling against him, former MLC D. Madegowda has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to face a probe if he truly believes he has maintained a clean image throughout his political career. Speaking to Star of Mysore, Madegowda stated…
CM’s prosecution upheld
September 24, 2024High Court dismisses Siddaramaiah’s petition Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court this noon dismissed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s plea challenging Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s decision to sanction his prosecution in the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam. The High Court’s ruling came in response to CM Siddaramaiah’s petition against the Governor’s approval for an investigation into…
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