The Karnataka high court on Friday recalled its earlier order in a case involving the alleged illegal allotment of government land to the Siddhartha Vihara Trust, associated with the family of All India Congress Committee (AICC) president Mallikarjun Kharge, and scheduled a fresh hearing for October 30.
The case arises from allegations that the Siddhartha Vihara Trust received government land illegally. Mallikarjun Kharge, wife Radhabai Kharge, son Rahul Kharge, son-in-law Radhakrishna, Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge and INC leader M.B. Patil are among those named in the complaint. Lanchamukta Karnataka Vedike’s president Vijay Raghava Marathe later filed a private complaint seeking action in the matter.
On August 18, the Karnataka High Court had set aside proceedings initiated under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
It had also allowed the complainant to rectify defects in the affidavit and said the question of a police investigation could be considered subsequently.
The next hearing on October 30 is expected to focus on the submissions of the parties and the further course of action in the case.
Marathe s advocate Lakshmi Aiyangar told HT that the withdrawal of the earlier order meant that the proceedings would now be reconsidered. The allegations remain subject to judicial consideration,” she said.
“The High Court’s decision to recall its earlier order means the proceedings will be reconsidered.
