The Karnataka High Court has postponed the hearing of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s appeal in the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case for the seventh consecutive time, now scheduling it for March 22, 2025. The case involves allegations of illegal allotment of 14 prime plots in Mysuru to Siddaramaiah’s wife, B.M. Parvathi, under MUDA’s 50:50 scheme in 2021, reportedly worth ₹56 crore.Rajendra, Son of MLA K.N. Rajanna, Fires Back at MLA Balakrishna: “Some People Don’t Deserve to Speak”
Siddaramaiah challenged the Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s sanction for a probe into these allegations on September 24, 2024, contesting a single-judge bench ruling. The division bench, comprising Chief Justice N.V. Anjaria and Justice K.V. Arvind, deferred the hearing after a request for more time from Siddaramaiah’s counsel, senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi.
The Lokayukta police, tasked with investigating the case, have already filed an FIR on September 27, 2024, naming Siddaramaiah, his wife Parvathi, his brother-in-law Mallikarjuna Swamy, and others. Following public outcry, Parvathi requested MUDA to cancel the allotment, which was accepted. MLA Rajanna's 'Circus' for High Command Meeting Twice: Rejected Both Times
However, the controversy remains politically charged, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (Secular) demanding Siddaramaiah’s resignation. The repeated delays in the High Court have also stalled the submission of the Lokayukta’s investigation status report. Analysts suggest that this case could significantly impact the state government’s administration and political stability in Karnataka.Internal Rift in BJP Resurfaces: Vijayendra’s Move During Dharmasthala Chalo Sparks Discontent..!