The elder brother of a victim has taken legal action by filing a writ petition in the High Court, demanding the arrest of former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in connection with a POCSO case.

Police have arrested Kannada cine star and murder accused Darshan Thoogudeepa's close aide Nagaraj and co-star Pradosh, sources said.

Bengaluru: Reports suggest that the Janata Dal (Secular) party is likely to appoint a new state president soon as the current State President HD Kumaraswamy has taken charge as the Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries after winning the Lok Sabha election from Mandya Lok Sabha constituency.

Bengaluru: On Wednesday, Karnataka High Court permitted the State Government to extend the deadline for installing High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) till August or September.

Bengaluru: A court here on Wednesday remanded former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, who is facing charges of rape and sexual abuse against several women, to the custody of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) till June 18.

Bengaluru: Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has petitioned the Karnataka High Court to quash a sexual harassment case filed against him. This follows a notice issued by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for him to appear for an inquiry.

Belagavi (Karnataka): Jailed gangster Jayesh Pujari allegedly raised pro-Pakistan slogans on the premises of a court here, where he was brought on Wednesday in connection with the hearing in a pending case against him, police said.

In a recent ruling, the Karnataka High Court has determined that the owner of a vehicle, rather than the insurance company, must pay compensation if a minor is involved in causing an accident. This decision comes following a petition by the New India Assurance Company challenging a previous tribunal judgment.