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]]>This development follows the recent decision of the Karnataka High Court, allowing the trial to move forward
On November 13, the High Court declined to quash the POCSO case filed against Yediyurappa and the three co accused.
The court dismissed the petitions filed by Yediyurappa, Aruna YM, Rudresha Marulasiddaiah and Mariswamy G, who had challenged the trial court’s decision to take cognizance of offences under the POCSO Act and relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, as well as the issuance of summons.
However, the High Court clarified that Yediyurappa’s personal appearance should not be required unless necessary during the trial, adding that any request for exemption should be considered unless his presence becomes essential. The court also noted that Yediyurappa may seek discharge before the trial court.
The case originates from a complaint filed in March 2024, by the mother of a 17 year old girl, who alleged that the former chief minister assaulted her daughter at his residence in Dollars Colony in February, when she had gone there seeking assistance.
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The victim identified as Netravathi aged thirty five was employed as a helper at a loan recovery company The incident took place on October twenty fifth and came to light after the girl went missing from home shortly after her mother’s death Raising doubts Netravathi’s sister filed a complaint at the Subramanyapura police station which led to the registration of a murder case.
During investigation officers discovered that the teenagers had allegedly strangled Netravathi with a towel and later hung her body from a ceiling fan using a saree to make it appear as if she had taken her own life before escaping from the scene.
According to initial findings Netravathi had recently found out that her daughter was in a relationship with a boy who frequently visited their house She had warned him to stay away and objected to their relationship The two had reportedly met through the girl’s cousin.
Police sources stated that the murder plan was made by the boyfriend after the two were caught together at home on the same day The investigation confirmed that the girl actively participated in the act.
Authorities have detained five minors including the girl and her four male friends in connection with the murder They have been placed in a juvenile home while further investigation continues.
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]]>Speaking to the media, Lad said, “Whatever she has said is her way of expression. It’s her choice. As a government, we cannot compel anyone to participate in this. Whether someone is influential or not is subjective and debatable. I don’t think her decision will have any major impact on society. If she has taken her stand, I respect it.”
The minister’s remarks come after Sudha Murty and her husband, Infosys founder Narayana Murthy, declined to participate in the survey.
In a self-attested letter addressed to the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission, the Murty family stated that they do not identify as belonging to a backward community and therefore chose not to participate.
The letter further mentioned, “We and our family will not participate in the census, and we are confirming it through this letter.”
Meanwhile, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that government schools will remain closed from October 8 to October 18 to allow teachers participating in the ongoing socio-economic and educational survey to complete their assigned work.
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]]>In the last five days, 242 minors under the age of 19 tested positive, according to the Bengaluru civic body, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). The third wave of Covid-19, according to experts, has already begun.
In the previous five days in the city, 106 children under the age of nine and 136 youngsters between the ages of nine and nineteen have tested positive, according to the data. The health service has cautioned that the number of children who have tested positive for HIV may climb in the coming days.
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]]>At least 8 border Districts of Karnataka including Mysore, Chamaraja Nagar, Mangalore, Kodagu
Belagavi, Bidar, Kalaburgi and Vijayapura, will be under strict vigilance
The Chief Minister on Friday chaired a meeting with health and education experts, Ministers and senior officials of the state government to discuss the COVID-19 situation in the state.
“We have discussed the current COVID situation, also some directions have come at the all-India level about the possible increase or decrease in the positivity rate in the days to come, based on that we have come to certain decisions,” Bommai said.
Speaking to reporters here, he said, we have decided to impose weekend curfew in districts bordering Kerala and Maharashtra and the night curfew in force across the state will begin from 9 PM itself instead of 10 PM (it will be from 9 PM to 5 AM), and police have been asked to implement it strictly.
Currently, night curfew in the state is from 10 PM to 5 AM.
Kerala has been reporting more than 20,000 fresh Covid cases in the past 10 days. Following the spike, Karnataka has made it mandatory for travellers from Kerala and Maharashtra to produce a negative RT-PCR test report irrespective of their vaccination status.
Persons arriving from Kerala, Maharashtra should produce a negative RT-PCR certificate, that is not older than 72 hours. The condition applies for all the passengers arrivingto Karnataka by flight, bus, train and personal transport.
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]]>The talk of a shift of guard acquired unusual traction in the state when the 78-year-old Lingayat strongman and the BJP’s ageing symbol in Karnataka announced on July 23 that he would follow the party high command’s judgment on whether to continue as chief minister or to resign.
According to top BJP bureaucrats in New Delhi, in addition to Santhosh, the top management is considering four deputy chief ministers, including Laxman Suvadi, who belonged to the Lingayat minority, which is one of the largest in Karnataka, accounting for almost 15% of the population of the state.
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]]>The government decided to conduct the exam, setting aside the fear among a section of people that they would be risking the lives of children amid the COVID-19 pandemic. While most other states have decided to promote the students of Class 10th considering the constraints of Covid, Karnataka decided to hold the exam saying that it is crucial for students to select their stream.
Karnataka SSLC Exams And Covid Situation
Considering the ongoing Covid situation. the government has also arranged transportation for children to reach the exam centres.
“The Managing Director of the Transport Corporation has issued a circular allowing children to travel in buses by displaying their admission cards. Instructions have been given to ensure that no child should miss the examination for want of a vehicle,” Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister S Suresh Kumar said earlier.
Also, as per reports, the teachers got in touch with parents and students and explained to them the measures the state government has taken to conduct the SSLC Class 10th exams.
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]]>Basavanna was a 12th century philosopher and the founder of the Lingayat sect.
The decision to install a new statue of the Lingayat saint comes at a time Yediyurappa is facing rebellion against him. Yediyurappa, who belongs to the Lingayat community, has received the support of many Lingayat seers who want him to continue as chief minister till 2023.
Karnataka minister Yogeshwar, who had revolted against Yediyurappa, said, “As for a change of leadership in Karnataka, we have written exams and are waiting for the results. Let’s see what they will say.”
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]]>Revenue Minister R Ashoka on Wednesday indicated that the state may go for unlocking in four to five phases after June 14, as the COVID-19 induced lockdown comes to an end.
“Keeping the number of deaths and new cases in mind and aimed at bringing down the COVID infections further, lockdown will not be relaxed at one go. Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Health Minister K Sudhakar and I have held detailed discussions with the Chief Minister in this regard,” Ashoka said.
Speaking to reporters, he said lockdown will be relaxed in phases, most probably it may be done in four to five phases.
First will be timings, now the relaxation (for shopping) that is there between 6 to 10 am, it may get extended further. Also those who go for a walk at parks may get some relief. All this is subjected to a final decision by the Chief Minister. Lockdown will not be relaxed at one go,” he added.
Karnataka on Tuesday reported less than 10,000 new cases of COVID-19 and 179 fatalities, taking the total number of infections to 27,17,289 and the death toll to 32,099.
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]]>In a landmark judgement in 1992, the Supreme Court had capped reservation at 50%. However, while hearing a petition related to reservation for Marathas in education and jobs, the Supreme Court issued a notice to all states, seeking their response on whether quota should be allowed beyond the limit. The court said that it will examine whether the 50% rule needs to be reconsidered..The Karnataka government’s decision was taken in a Cabinet meeting presided by Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, sources in the state Secretariat told The Hindu. Earlier, Karnataka’s Law and Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai had said in the Legislative Assembly that it was “inevitable” to go beyond the 50% cap in order to meet the demands of various castes.
The Yediyurappa-led government is likely to cite constitutional amendments, changes in related laws by states and changing social dynamics, in its arguments to the Supreme Court, Karnataka at present provides 15% reservation for Scheduled Castes, 3% for Scheduled Tribes and 32% for the Other Backward Classes (OBC), which add up to 50%.
Dominant communities like the Panchamasali, a sub sect of Lingayats, Vokkaligas, Valmikis and Kurubas have sought a higher quota and a change in category among other requests, according to the Hindustan Times. The SCs have demanded an increase in their quota from 15% to 17% and the STs from 3% to 7.5%,
Five other states – Maharashtra
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