The wife and daughter of slain former Karnataka DGP Om Prakash have been booked on murder charge, following a complaint from the deceased officer's son that he "strongly" suspected the role of the two women in his father's killing, police said on Monday.

The Karnataka High Court has held that not just the spouse but also adult children who are legal heirs of a deceased individual are entitled to compensation under the category "loss of consortium".

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Monday said a detailed investigation will bring out the truth behind former DGP of Karnataka Om Prakash's murder, though it is said he was killed by his wife Pallavi.

Police probing former Karnataka DGP Om Prakash's murder case have learnt that his wife Pallavi threw chili powder on his face before stabbing him to death, sources said.

Bengaluru: A group of over 200 young advocates practicing before the Karnataka High Court have submitted a formal representation to the Hon'ble Chief Justice of India, expressing concern over the proposed transfer of certain sitting judges of the High Court.

Bengaluru, Apr 20 (PTI): Former Karnataka Director General of Police Om Prakash was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his HSR Layout residence in Bengaluru on Sunday, police said.

The Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR) has received numerous complaints this year from parents regarding abnormal fee hikes and unfair practices by several top private unaided schools in Bengaluru.

 A shortage of adequate storage facilities in Karnataka is taking a toll on onion farmers, who are unable to secure fair prices for their produce, while consumers face inflated prices during the lean season.