Siddaramaiah Muda Case: Court Orders Further Probe by Lokayukta

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

• Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah faces a setback in the Muda case proceedings.
• The Special Court rejected the Lokayukta police’s ‘B Report’ giving him a clean chit.
• Court has ordered the Lokayukta police to continue investigation in the Siddaramaiah Muda case.
• The Enforcement Directorate (ED) and an activist had challenged this clean chit.
• The case is adjourned until May 7, awaiting a comprehensive final report.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Siddaramaiah Muda Case: Special Court Rejects Clean Chit, Orders Continued Investigation

In a significant setback for Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the Special Court for Public Representatives delivered a key order on Monday. The court refused to accept the ‘B Report’ filed by the Lokayukta police in the Siddaramaiah Muda case. Instead, it directed the police agency to continue their investigation into the matter concerning the Mysore Urban Development Authority (Muda).

Court Rejects Clean Chit
The court specifically deferred its decision on the ‘B Report’. This report, submitted earlier by the Lokayukta police, had cleared Siddaramaiah of any wrongdoing. The court emphasized that a ruling would only be made after a comprehensive final report is submitted. Therefore, the Lokayukta police received formal approval to proceed with their probe. The Siddaramaiah Muda case involves allegations related to Muda land allocations.

Challenge by ED and Activist
The clean chit provided in the B Report did not go unchallenged. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raised objections. Activist Snehamayi Krishna also questioned the B Report. They urged the court to reject the clean chit outright. After hearing detailed arguments from all sides, the court had reserved its order for Monday. However, with the investigation still considered incomplete, the matter now stands adjourned to May 7. This challenge adds complexity to the Siddaramaiah Muda case.

Investigation Status
In its order, the court provided important clarification. It affirmed the ED’s authority to file an objection petition against the B Report. The ED can act as an aggrieved party in this process. The Lokayukta police had already sought the court’s permission to continue their probe. They have now been officially granted this approval. The investigation concerning other accused individuals in the broader Muda case is also still underway. This ongoing probe affects the overall timeline of the Siddaramaiah Muda case.

Court’s Stance
The Special Court made its position clear. It stressed that it would not pass a final order prematurely. A full and final report from the police investigation is mandatory before any ruling. While the current report focuses on the Chief Minister, the larger investigation continues. This judicial stance ensures thoroughness in the Siddaramaiah Muda case. The court’s decision highlights the legal scrutiny faced by public representatives. The Lokayukta police will now gather further evidence related to the Siddaramaiah Muda case. Future proceedings will depend heavily on the final investigation report.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

• Lokayukta police’s ‘B Report’ (clean chit) for CM in Siddaramaiah Muda Case was rejected.
• The Special Court has ordered the police to continue the investigation further.
• The ED and activist Snehamayi Krishna successfully challenged the B Report.
• The court will wait for a comprehensive final investigation report before any ruling.
• The next hearing for the Siddaramaiah Muda case is scheduled for May 7.

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