The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, challenging the legality of the Governor's decision to prosecute him over alleged irregularities in a land scam case. This has sparked concerns over potential political corruption and led to heightened security outside the Chief Minister's residence. The ruling party's legal team is now considering their next move, which may involve approaching the Supreme Court for further action.
The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition that challenges the passage of three new laws aimed at modernizing India's laws, citing numerous flaws and discrepancies. The petition, brought by lawyer Vishal Tiwari, seeks a suspension of the implementation of these laws, arguing that they were enacted without proper parliamentary debate. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department has issued red and orange alerts for several districts in light of the upcoming monsoon season.
Uttar Pradesh is on high alert after the death of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari. A CRPF team, along with local police, has been deployed in several districts and section 144 has been imposed under the Model Code of Conduct. Ansari's son has also approached the Supreme Court for parole to attend his father's last rites, which will be performed in Ghazipur.