The High Court, led by Justice M. Nagaprasanna, is set to hear the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case involving Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today. Advocate General Shashi Kiran Shetty will present arguments on behalf of CM Siddaramaiah, who has filed a writ petition challenging Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s sanction for his prosecution. The case also involves scrutiny of procedural aspects and cabinet recommendations concerning the show-cause notice issued to the Chief Minister.
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- The High Court bench, chaired by Justice M. Nagaprasanna, will review the MUDA case today.
- Advocate General Shashi Kiran Shetty will argue in favor of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
- Siddaramaiah has filed a writ petition challenging the Governor’s sanction for his prosecution.
- The Chief Minister seeks interim relief and quashing of the Governor’s order.
- Senior counsel Abhishek Manu Singhvi represents Siddaramaiah, while Solicitor General Tushar Mehta represents the Governor’s office.
- The case involves allegations against Siddaramaiah related to the MUDA scam.
- The Karnataka government has suspended former MUDA Commissioner G.T. Dinesh Kumar pending inquiry.
- The MUDA case report reveals irregularities in land acquisition and layout construction.
- The BJP has criticized the situation, suggesting it indicates a scam and potential need for Siddaramaiah’s resignation.
- The court is expected to pronounce an order by the weekend as the case approaches its final stage.
