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- The Karnataka High Court is reviewing a petition that challenges a special court decision to reject criminal proceedings against Srirangapatna MLA A.B.
- Ramesha Bandisidde Gowda.
- The petitioner alleges that the legislator failed to disclose two immovable properties in his 2023 election affidavit.
- A special court previously dismissed the case, ruling that only the Election Commission of India has the authority to initiate prosecution under the Representation of the People Act.
- The High Court will now examine whether the complaint should be restored or if the Election Commission must formally act on the allegations.
What to watch next
- The next hearing scheduled for October 15
- Election Commission of India's response to the High Court notice
- Decision on whether the private complaint against the MLA will be restored
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Named India · A.B. Ramesha Bandisidde Gowda · Anant Ramanath Hegde · Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka · Election Commission of India · High Court of Karnataka · M.D. Adish Sagar
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