Karnataka Cabinet Revokes Notification Allowing Unrestricted CBI Probes In Criminal Cases
Karnataka Law Minister HK Patil announced the decision, emphasising that it was driven by the state's dissatisfaction with the CBI's handling of cases.
The Karnataka Cabinet has decided to withdraw its general consent for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe criminal cases in the state, citing concerns over alleged misuse of the investigative agency. Karnataka Law Minister HK Patil announced the decision, emphasising that it was driven by the state's dissatisfaction with the CBI's handling of cases.
"We are withdrawing open consent for CBI investigations in Karnataka. We are expressing our concerns about the misuse of the CBI," Patil said. He pointed out that in several cases referred to the CBI, charge sheets had not been filed, leaving many investigations in limbo.
"They have also refused to investigate several cases we have sent. There are numerous such instances. They are biased. That’s why we are taking the decision," he said.
Karnataka Law Minister HK Patil says, "We are withdrawing open consent for CBI investigation in the state. We are expressing our concerns about the misuse of the CBI. In all the cases we have referred to the CBI, they have not filed charge sheets, leaving many cases pending. They… pic.twitter.com/ZsQnnBcirb
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Patil clarified that the move was not related to any specific case, including the ongoing investigation into the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment case involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.