MUDA case: Won't appeal in Supreme Court: Snehamayi Krishna
Mysuru: Social activist Snehamayi Krishna has stated that he will not be filing an appeal in the Supreme Court to transfer the MUDA case against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to the CBI.
Snehamayi Krishna had earlier filed a petition in the High Court, seeking a CBI investigation into allegations related to the allocation of a site to the Chief Minister’s wife. However, after hearing the arguments, the High Court recently dismissed the petition and upheld the Lokayukta investigation.
In a media statement, Snehamayi Krishna said:
"It is fair that many of you have been questioning me about approaching the Supreme Court to transfer the MUDA case to the CBI. After reading the High Court's verdict, I spent two days reviewing the evidence in my possession, consulting with some close legal experts and well-wishers, and reflecting on my past legal battles before arriving at a decision. Instead of delaying the case further by approaching the Supreme Court, I have gained confidence that, irrespective of the Lokayukta’s findings, I can prove my allegations in court based on the evidence I possess and will gather. Therefore, while retaining the right to appoint lawyers if necessary, I have decided to personally present the evidence before the court, argue the case as a party in person, and ensure that the accused are punished as soon as possible."
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RCB beat MI by 18 runs after batters fire
Mumbai (PTI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt and Virat Kohli blasted half-centuries as the defending champions beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in an Indian Premier League match here on Sunday.
Salt (78 off 36 balls) and Kohli (50 off 38 balls) stitched together a 120-run stand for the opening wicket before Patidar scored a rapid 53 off just 20 balls as RCB posted 240 for 4.
In response, Mumbai Indians were restricted to 222 for 5, with RCB spinner Suyash Sharma (2/47) putting the skids on the home side with a double strike in the eighth over, from which they could not recover.
Sherfane Rutherford top-scored for MI with an unbeaten 71 off 31 balls.
While opener Rohit Sharma appeared to be struggling with a hamstring issue and had to retire hurt on 19, his partner Ryan Rickelton made 37, while Suryakumar Yadav (33) and Hardik Pandya (40) were the other contributors for MI.
Brief scores:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 240 for 4 in 20 overs (Phil Salt 78, Virat Kohli 50, Rajat Patidar 53, Tim David 35 not out).
Mumbai Indians: 222 for 5 in 20 overs (Sherfane Rutherford 71 not out, Ryan Rickelton 37, Hardik Pandya 40; Suyash Sharma 2/47).
