Could Be Governor's Independent Decision: Court On Siddaramaiah Prosecution

The Karnataka High court has pointed out that Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot could be acting on his own initiative regarding the sanction to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged MUDA scam, in which case he is not subject to the will of the cabinet. A single judge Bench of Justice M Nagaprasana said this while hearing the petition filed by Chief Minister seeking the scrapping of the Governor's order. Mr Siddaramaiah has contended that the Governor's move is illegal since he cannot act without the sanction of the state cabinet.

Appearing for the Chief Minister, senior advocate and MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi pointed out that Mr Siddaramaiah has not made any decision or recommendation anywhere regarding the illegal grant of land.