Complainant of MUDA 'scam' files caveat on Gov's prosecution sanction order against Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru: One of the complainants in the MUDA 'scam' case on Saturday filed a caveat in the Karnataka High Court after Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot granted permission to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
It is alleged that the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) 'scam' pertains to the compensatory sites allotment to Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi in an upmarket area in Mysuru, which had higher property value as compared to the location of her land which had been "acquired" by the MUDA.
The opposition cried foul and three activists lodged a complaint with Gehlot, accusing the CM of "misusing" his position.
Siddaramaiah has rejected the allegations and asserted that his wife deserved a fair compensation. He also called it a conspiracy against him to destabilise the Congress government by unseating him.
Governor Gehlot granted permission to prosecute Siddaramaiah on Saturday to investigate alleged site distribution and commission of offenses.
Siddaramaiah is expected to approach the high court to challenge or suspend the Governor's order. With the caveat now filed, the court will need to hear the arguments of the original complainant before reaching any conclusions, as per legal experts.
Following the filing of the caveat, Pradeep Kumar addressed the media and explained, "I filed the caveat because under the legal provisions, Siddaramaiah can approach the high court seeking relief. Without a caveat, he might receive relief without considering the other side of the argument. Thus, I have filed a caveat." The Karnataka government or CM Siddaramaiah has not yet taken any legal steps related to the sanction of prosecution.
Another complainant in the case, T J Abraham, said he would file the caveat on Monday.
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Allahabad High Court directs Centre to decide on Rahul Gandhi's citizenship by December 19
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has instructed the Union Home Ministry to decide on a petition regarding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Indian citizenship. The Bench, led by Justice Attau Rahman Masoodi and Justice Subhash Vidyarthi, set a deadline of December 19, 2024, for the government to update the Court on the matter.
The petition, filed by S Vignesh Shishir, requests a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into allegations that Rahul Gandhi holds British citizenship. Shishir claims that evidence, including confidential emails shared by VSS Sarma, suggests Gandhi may be a British citizen. However, due to UK data protection laws, the British government has not disclosed full details without Gandhi's consent.
During the November 25 hearing, Deputy Solicitor General SB Pandey informed the Court that the Home Ministry is reviewing the representation. The Court directed the government to report on the status of the petition by the next hearing on December 19.
A similar petition challenging Rahul Gandhi's citizenship is pending before the Delhi High Court, where the matter will be heard after the Allahabad High Court's proceedings.
