Ramesh Jarkiholi CD case: Karnataka HC adjourns hearing to June 27
Bengaluru, May 30: The High Court of Karnataka has adjourned to June 27 the hearing of a petition challenging the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into former minister Ramesh Jarkiholi video leak extortion case.
After the sexual assault case against Jarkiholi, the former minister filed a counter- complaint against the alleged victim and others alleging extortion. He had claimed a fake CD was made to blackmail him.
The alleged victim in the issue had filed the petition before the High Court challenging the SIT probe based on Jarkiholi's complaint. On Monday, time was sought for her advocate Indira Jaisingh to present arguments in the case before the High Court.
Two other accused in the complaint by Jarkiholi - namely Naresh Gowda and Shravan - have obtained bail in the case.
The SIT had filed a 'B' Report in the case, citing lack of evidence. The Supreme Court had directed the High Court to ascertain the validity of the SIT's decision.
The apex court had also directed that till the High Court decided on the validity of the SIT's 'B' Report, no action based on it would be taken.
An explicit video purportedly involving Jarkiholi and the alleged victim was telecast on news channels in February 2021, leading to his resignation as minister.
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Man killed in flat ceiling plaster crash, wife and son hurt
Thane (PTI): A 45-year-old man was killed, and his wife and son were injured when a portion of plaster from the ceiling collapsed in their flat in a seven-storey building in Thane on Saturday, officials said.
Chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell, Yasin Tadvi, said the 16-year-old building is not listed in the "dangerous" category.
"The incident occurred in Karumdev Society at about 3 am. The plaster of the hall in a flat on the terrace floor suddenly fell while the occupants were asleep", he said.
Of the four people who were inside the room, two suffered minor injuries and were discharged after primary treatment, Tadvi stated.
The injured persons were identified as Arpita More (42), who suffered minor head injuries, and her son Arush More (16), who sustained injuries to both legs.
Manoj More (45), who sustained chest injuries, died during treatment at a private hospital.
