Dharmasthala case: Chinnayya released from jail 24 days after bail granted
Shivamogga: Chinnayya, who had been lodged in jail in connection with the Dharmasthala case, was released from the Shivamogga Central Prison on Thursday, 24 days after bail was granted to him.
On Thursday morning, Chinnayya was taken out of the prison by his wife, sister, and legal counsel.
In the Dharmasthala case, Chinnayya had initially appeared as a witness and complainant, but was later made an accused and sent to jail. He had been in custody for the past four months. The Dakshina Kannada District Court had granted him bail on November 24, imposing 12 conditions. However, his release was delayed as no one came forward to furnish the bond and sureties.
On Wednesday, his wife Mallika completed the legal formalities by submitting a bond of one lakh rupees along with two sureties before the Belthangady Principal Senior Civil Judge’s Court, following which his release became possible.
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Karnataka Home Minister Parameshwara hints at extending legislative session
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Thursday indicated that the legislative session may be extended by two or three days.
The session was convened on January 22, which, as per the schedule, would go on till January 31. However, the government is considering extending it further.
"Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said in the Congress Legislative Party meeting yesterday (Wednesday) that the government will request Speaker U T Khader to convene a Business Advisory Council (BAC). There a decision will be taken," Parameshwara told reporters.
"It will be decided in the BAS whether the session should conclude on Saturday or be extended till February one or two," he added.
The minister said the chief minister or ministers cannot decide on extending the session since it is Khader’s prerogative.
