Mon Dec 08 06:55:26 UTC 2025: Summary:
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, seeking his response to a petition challenging his 2023 election victory in the Varuna Assembly constituency. The petition, filed by K. Shankara, alleges that Siddaramaiah engaged in corrupt practices. This follows the Karnataka High Court’s dismissal of Shankara’s initial plea to declare Siddaramaiah’s election void.
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Supreme Court Challenges Karnataka CM’s Election in Corruption Allegation
New Delhi – December 8, 2025 – The Supreme Court of India has taken up a case questioning the validity of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s election to the Varuna Assembly constituency in 2023. The court issued a notice to Mr. Siddaramaiah on Monday, December 8, 2025, requiring him to respond to allegations of corrupt practices during the election.
The petition was filed by K. Shankara, who is seeking to overturn the High Court’s April 22 decision to dismiss his initial challenge. Shankara contends that Siddaramaiah violated the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta of the Supreme Court Bench will oversee the case as it progresses. The outcome of this legal challenge could have significant implications for the political landscape of Karnataka.
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