78 verified cases from Karnataka, newest first.
An FIR has been registered against Karnataka BJP leader Ravi Patil and others for allegedly attempting to delete the names of 198 minority voters from the electoral rolls using Form-7 applications in Belagavi.
The Karnataka CID and Enforcement Directorate are investigating allegations of paper leaks, bribery, and illicit fund transfers involving the recruitment of veterinary officers and other KPSC appointments. The investigation includes scrutiny of financial transactions between middlemen and public officials.
A 22-year-old woman filed a complaint alleging repeated sexual assault by six individuals, including two railway police officers, in Yadgiri district.
A 22-year-old woman filed a complaint alleging she was repeatedly raped by six individuals, including two railway police officers, in Yadgir, Karnataka.
The Bidadi police in Bengaluru South district registered two FIRs against four persons for allegedly attempting to fraudulently claim Rs 5 crore in a land compensation matter.
Minister Khandre ordered an investigation into corruption allegations against KRIDL engineers in Mangalore after accusations that money was collected in the minister's name. KRIDL officials denied the allegations and requested transfers, while opposition BJP leaders demanded the suspension of the involved officials.
The Karnataka High Court found that a witness in a disputed will case was illegally arrested despite notice to appear later. The court imposed exemplary costs of ₹3 lakh on the investigating officer and his superior officers for the illegal arrest and dereliction of supervisory duty.
A man was arrested despite securing anticipatory bail and having a notice to appear before court two days later. The Karnataka High Court found the arrest illegal and imposed exemplary costs on the investigating officer for violating procedural safeguards established in Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar.
A civil motor accident claim arose following a collision involving a KSRTC bus driver and a car. The KSRTC bus driver was acquitted in criminal proceedings, but the Karnataka High Court had attributed 50% contributory negligence to the deceased car driver. The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order, holding that a criminal acquittal cannot control civil MACT claims and the standards of proof differ between criminal and civil law.
The Special Court for People's Representatives and the Lokayukta have ordered action regarding allegations that BJP leader and former legislator Preetham Gowda acquired assets beyond his known sources of income.
A married man was accused of abetting the suicide of a nursing student. The Karnataka High Court refused to quash the case, finding that the complaint and chargesheet prima facie depicted a pattern of harassment and control that made trial necessary.
Supreme Court case addressing the handling of election-related black money cases. The Court directed the Election Commission of India and respective governments to file compliance reports on seizures, FIRs, and convictions in electoral offence cases.
A shootout in the Hanur forest region of Karnataka resulted in three deaths, highlighting ongoing tensions and conflicts between local communities and forest authorities. The incident is being examined in the context of wildlife crime and forest management issues.
Shahid Khan filed a Special Leave Petition in the Supreme Court challenging prolonged trial under UAPA. The Supreme Court criticized Karnataka's prosecution plan as absurd and granted the petitioner liberty to apply for bail after three protected witnesses are examined.
A delivery boy was assaulted by an unidentified group of four to five individuals with their hands and a wooden stick, causing bleeding injuries to his back, head, and nose. An FIR was registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The National Investigation Agency arrested Ummar Farook, a key absconding accused in the 2022 murder of Karnataka BJP leader Praveen Nettaru. Farook was apprehended in Kochi and had a Red Corner Notice and non-bailable warrant against him. The arrest brings the total number of arrests in the high-profile case to 25, with 2 accused still at large.
A 38-year-old labourer died in custody at Hagaribommanahalli police station in Vijayanagara, Karnataka. Two police personnel, including a head constable, were arrested in connection with the alleged custodial death.
A writ petition challenging a government order constituting a Special Investigation Team to probe alleged land encroachment by a trust linked to the Art of Living Foundation in Bengaluru South Taluk. The Karnataka High Court granted an interim stay of the SIT probe.
An FIR was registered against Karnataka BJP MLC C.T. Ravi for alleged hate speech. The Karnataka Rajya Muslim Okkuta condemned his alleged remarks as shocking and highly provocative, accusing him of insulting Muslim religious leaders and attempting to provoke communal divisions.