Based on recent developments, the Karnataka High Court has not yet delivered a final verdict on Anil Gowda's writ petition challenging the ED summons. On September 1, 2025, the court reserved its judgment after hearing arguments and issued an interim order directing the ED not to take any coercive or precipitative action against Gowda until the final orders are passed.
The ED has maintained that Gowda's involvement extends beyond legal advisory roles, alleging he is a partner in companies linked to Veerendra's betting operations, including handling laundered funds through entities like Diamond Softech, AVSVA Enterprises, and ABH Infrastructure. Gowda's counsel has countered that the summons is politically motivated and violates Supreme Court guidelines on proceedings against lawyers.
Regarding the broader case, Veerendra remains in judicial custody until at least September 22, 2025, following extensions granted by the Special Court for People's Representatives. On September 10, 2025, his wife, R.D. Chaitra, approached the High Court challenging the validity of his arrest, alleging non-application of mind by the ED and lack of prior summons; the court issued notices to the ED and is scheduled to hear the matter further.
Additional ED raids on September 6, 2025, at properties linked to Veerendra in Chitradurga uncovered further assets, including 21.43 kg of 24-carat gold bullion (valued at approximately ₹24 crore), 10.98 kg of gold-coated silver bars, and 1 kg of gold jewelry, pushing the total seized value of proceeds of crime beyond ₹100 crore. The probe continues to focus on international links, including Dubai-based entities operated by Veerendra's brother, K.C. Thippeswamy.