Karnataka HC seeks information on pending cases against legislators
Bengaluru (PTI): The High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday directed the Registrar of the Court to file a report on the status of pending criminal cases against current and former legislators within three weeks.
The Division Bench of Chief Justice Prasanna B Varale and Justice Krishna S Dixit gave the direction after hearing a petition on its own.
The petition was initiated after the Supreme Court on November 11, 2023 directed all the High Courts to monitor and supervise the criminal cases pending against MPs and MLAs.
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Senior advocate Aditya Sondhi, the amicus curiae appointed by the court for this petition, submitted that information from a large number of cases has to be compiled from the special courts and sought time.
Recording the submission, the High Court directed the Registrar to submit the information by the next date of hearing.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
