Activist T J Abraham readying for legal battle against CM Siddaramaiah

Mangalore Today News Network

Bengaluru, August 19, 2024: Activist T J Abraham, one of the key complainants in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment controversy involving Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, announced on Saturday his intention to approach the special court for public representatives. Abraham plans to request the court to take cognizance of the prosecution sanction granted by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot.

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"We will submit this permission before the special court, requesting the judge to take cognizance of it or refer it under Section 156(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). I will do it on August 21," Abraham informed reporters in Bengaluru.

Governor Gehlot recently granted sanction under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and Section 218 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to prosecute Siddaramaiah. The sanction was given in response to petitions filed by activists Pradeep Kumar S P, T J Abraham, and Snehamayi Krishna, who allege corruption in the MUDA site allotments.

In a related development, Pradeep Kumar has filed a caveat in the Karnataka High Court to ensure that Siddaramaiah does not obtain relief without the court considering the arguments from the complainants’ side.

"I filed the caveat because, under legal provisions, Siddaramaiah can approach the High Court seeking relief. Without a caveat, he might receive relief without considering the other side of the argument. Thus, I have filed a caveat," Pradeep Kumar explained to reporters.

This development marks a significant escalation in the legal battle surrounding the MUDA site allotment case, with the complainants poised to intensify their efforts in court.