The Court was hearing a plea that sought an investigation from the CBI into the alleged MUDA scam, presently being investigated by the Lokayukta Police.
In his letter dated 9 December, Siroya questioned on why CM Siddaramiah was hiding the UPA Lokayukta Justice N Anand report on criminal misuse and encroachment of Waqf properties.
Karnataka High Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's plea challenging the court's order to uphold Governor's decision against him in the alleged MUDA scam to January 20
Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra on Thursday hit back at Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for questioning the Enforcement Directorate (ED) probe, saying the ED has presented the facts to the people of Karnataka after a thorough investigation. Vijayendra claimed that Siddaramaiah is upset tha
"...As per the constitution, you cannot have two agencies investigating the same issue. It's a double jeopardy. Article 22 says that it cannot be done. So that is what we were saying.... What is your intention? Are you trying to influence the court or you trying to influence the Lokayukta? I
"The ED had written a letter to the Lokayukta the day before our petition came up for hearing in the High Court with the intention of influencing the court.." Siddaramiah said.
The Delhi High Court directed the Lokayukta on Tuesday to expeditiously address the corruption complaint filed against AAP MLA Dinesh Mohaniya, with a preference to resolve the matter within four weeks.
Karnataka High Court adjourned the plea filed seeking a direction to transfer the investigation into the alleged MUDA scam is presently being conducted by the Lokayukta police to the Central Bureau of Investigation.
Kumaraswamy criticized the probe, questioning the authority of a superintendent-level officer to investigate the Chief Minister, saying, "What inquiry have they done? An SP-level officer inquiring about the CM? It's a drama which happened today. SP might have written whatever they wanted."
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said on Wednesday that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah respected the law after the latter earlier in the day appeared before the Lokayukta police in Mysuru in connection with alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case.