Supreme Court Set to Decide Fate of CBI Probe Against Karnataka Deputy CM
The Supreme Court is reviewing cases challenging Karnataka's decision to revoke the CBI's consent for examining Deputy CM D K Shivakumar's disproportionate assets. This case has oscillated between political motivations and legal procedures, testing the balance of justice within India's judiciary system.
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The Supreme Court of India announced that a bench led by Justice Surya Kant will hear the petitions challenging the Karnataka government's decision to retract its consent for a CBI investigation involving Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. This move marks the latest chapter in a legal saga laden with political undertones.
A previous bench spearheaded by Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran had also considered these pleas. The Chief Justice emphasized the judiciary's role in refraining from being an arena for political scores, underscoring the importance of resolution through designated legal processes.
Originating from allegations of disproportionate assets, the inquiry against Shivakumar stems from an investigation period spanning 2013-2018. The current legal debate pivots on the legitimacy of Karnataka's current government decision to nullify previous consent granted for the investigation, intensifying the intersection of politics and law.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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