State vs DK Shivakumar — Disproportionate assets case

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1. News28 Nov 2023

   BJP MLA moves Karnataka HC over Congress govt’s decision to withdraw consent for CBI probe against Shivakumar

   Chief Minister M Siddaramaiah responded that the state cannot stop anyone from filing pleas in the courts.

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Karnataka government recently decided to stop the CBI from investigating a corruption case against politician DK Shivakumar. A BJP lawmaker has now challenged this decision in the High Court, arguing that the government should not have withdrawn its permission for the probe. The court will now decide whether the state government had the legal authority to cancel the investigation or if the CBI should be allowed to continue its work.

   indianexpress.com
2. News23 Nov 2023

   Karnataka cabinet decides to withdraw nod for CBI probe against DK Shivakumar in assets case

   The Cabinet decision comes a little over a month after the Karnataka High Court on October 19 refused to quash the investigations against Shivakumar and...

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Karnataka government has decided to cancel its previous approval for the Central Bureau of Investigation to look into a case involving DK Shivakumar. This case centers on allegations that he acquired wealth beyond his known sources of income. By withdrawing this permission, the state cabinet has effectively stopped the federal agency from continuing its investigation into these financial matters. The case will now likely face significant hurdles as the state moves to halt the ongoing probe.

   indianexpress.com