High Court questions CBI on lengthy investigation in DK Shivakumar's disproportionate assets case
Bengaluru: On Friday, the High Court raised questions to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding the prolonged investigation in the disproportionate assets case against Deputy Chief Minister (DCM) DK Shivakumar. The court inquired whether there is a legal provision for such lengthy investigations and if there is no time limit under the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC).
The case stems from petitions filed by the CBI and the BJP challenging the state government's decision to revoke permission for the investigation. Special Public Prosecutor for CBI, Prasanna Kumar, argued that the government did not provide reasons for withdrawing the permission.
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He highlighted that Shivakumar's alleged illegal assets between 2013 and 2018 amount to Rs. 74.93 crore. Shivakumar had applied for the cancellation of the CBI investigation, and permission was withdrawn while the appeal was pending.
The court is deliberating on whether the government has the authority to revoke CBI investigation permissions under the General Clauses Act. The CBI advocates informed the court that the investigation is still ongoing. The High Court has adjourned the hearing to a later date.
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Five to six opposition MLAs might cross over to Mahayuti in few months: NCP chief whip Anil Patil
Mumbai, Nov 24: There is unrest in the Maha Vikas Aghadi camp and its five to six MLAs might join the ruling Mahayuti in the next few months, claimed NCP chief whip Anil Patil, who has retained his Amalner assembly seat, on Sunday.
The MVA of Congress, NCP (SP) and Shiv Sena (UBT) suffered a crushing blow in the Maharashtra assembly polls, winning only 46 of the state's 288 seats. By contrast, the BJP-led ruling coalition, which also has NCP and Shiv Sena as partners, bagged an impressive 230 seats.
“There is tremendous unrest among some NCP (SP), Congress and Sena (UBT) MLAs who have been re-elected. Those having good relations with us have expressed concerns over MVA’s massive defeat,” Patil told Marathi news channel ABP Majha.
If one wants development works in his constituency, it is good to be in power, said the legislator from Ajit Pawar’s party.
“The MVA MLAs feel their future is uncertain. It shouldn’t be a surprise if five to six MLAs cross over to the Mahayuti in the next four months,” he said.
In the results of the Maharashtra polls declared on Saturday, BJP won in 132 constituencies, while its partners Shiv Sena and NCP walked away with 57 and 41 seats, respectively.
From the MVA camp, Shiv Sena (UBT) bagged 20 seats followed by Congress’ 16 and 10 by NCP (SP).
