HC tells SIT, K'taka govt to furnish written submissions before arguments in Ramesh Jarkiholi case
Bengaluru, Sep 26: The Karnataka High Court on Monday directed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and the state government to furnish written submissions in the petition challenging the probe in the alleged video-leak extortion case of former minister Ramesh Jarkiholi.
Noted advocate Indira Jaising, representing the alleged victim, informed the court that as far as her knowledge goes, the other parties have not presented the written submissions yet. Even the translated copy of the 'B' Report filed by the SIT has not been provided, she said.
Justice Sunil Dutt Yadav, who is hearing the petition, said: "I don't intend to hear the arguments till the submissions are made. There cannot be any more delay in submitting written submissions. I have given enough opportunities."
In the order, the court said, "The counsel appearing for the petitioner has submitted that the written submission of their side has been filed. All the other parties, including the SIT and state, to file their synopsis and written submissions to enable the petitioners also to be aware of the issues on hand and would also assist the amicus curiae as regards to the stand of the parties."
A sexual assault complaint was filed against Jarkiholi after a video got leaked and telecast on some news channels in February 2021. It led to his resignation as minister.
Jarkiholi filed a counter-complaint alleging that the video was leaked to blackmail him. The alleged victim and two others were accused by him.
Based on his complaint, an SIT was formed. The victim challenged the SIT's formation before the HC through a petition, which was now being heard.
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Starc-inspired Delhi Capitals beat RR via super over
New Delhi, Apr 16 (PTI): A Mitchell Starc-inspired Delhi Capitals defeated Rajasthan Royals via the super over in their Indian Premier League match here on Wednesday.
Needing 12 runs in the super over, DC got them in four balls.
Asked to bat first, Delhi Capitals scored 188 for five.
In reply, Yashasvi Jaiswal (51 off 27 balls) and Nitish Rana (51 off 28 balls) scored brisk half-centuries to lead RR's charge before a brilliant final over by Starc took the game to the super over with the visitors finishing at 188 for four in 20 overs.
RR needed nine in the last over and Starc conceded only eight to stretch the game.
Earlier, the home team well served by Abhishek Porel's 37-ball 49 at the top of the order and even though KL Rahul consumed 32 balls for his 38, skipper Axar Patel (34 off 14 balls) and Tristan Stubbs (34 not out off 18) switched to top gear to help DC go past the 185-run mark.
Brief scores:
Delhi Capitals: 188/5 in 20 overs (Abhishek Porel 49, Tristan Stubbs 34 not out, Axar Patel 34, KL Rahul 38; Jofra Archer 2/32)..
Rajasthan Royals: 188/4 in 20 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 51, Nitish Rana 51).
