Bengaluru, Feb. 12 -- The Karnataka High Court on Thursday dismissed a plea alleging corruption against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, and various MLAs, warning the petitioner of potential costs.
The petition, filed by the national president of the Bhrastachar Virodha Party and a former employee of Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited, sought registration of criminal proceedings against the top leaders, alleging misuse of office, insult to the Constitution, and involvement in corrupt activities.
Justice M Nagaprasanna observed that the petitioner had added 51 accused, including every person holding ministerial or departmental office. The court noted that allowing such a plea would amount to a...