Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah fined, asked to appear before special court for MP/MLA

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Bengaluru, Feb 07, 2024: In a setback to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the High Court on Tuesday dismissed his petition and directed him to appear before the special court for MP/MLAs on February 26 in connection with a protest march that took place in 2022.

 

The petitions were filed by Siddaramaiah, Congress’ state in charge Randeep Singh Surjewala, ministers Ramalinga Reddy and MB Patil challenging the FIR registered against them for marching to the then chief minister Basavaraj Bommai’s residence.

“There is no extraordinary circumstance that warrants this court leaving the beaten track. It is open to them (petitioners) to appear before the magistrate and seek discharge. ‘Howsoever high thou art be, law is above you’, goes the saying,” Justice Krishna S Dixit said.

The court also imposed a cost of Rs 10,000 on each of the petitioners, payable to Chief Minister’s relief fund within two weeks. The cost was imposed for naming the police officer Jahida as a party in the petition.

Courtesy: Deccan Herald