Supreme Court to Hear Plea on Karnataka Honeytrap Scandal

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition demanding an independent CBI or SIT investigation into the alleged honeytrapping scandal involving legislators, public servants, and judges in Karnataka. The plea highlights concerns about judicial independence and calls for prosecution of those found guilty.

The Supreme Court has taken a significant step by agreeing to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) demanding an independent probe into the alleged honeytrapping of influential figures in Karnataka. The PIL seeks an inquiry either by the CBI or a Special Investigation Team not under Karnataka's influence.

Filed by Jharkhand resident Binay Kumar Singh, the plea calls for a probe free from local control, supervised by a committee led by a retired Supreme Court judge. The aim is to ensure accountability and potentially prosecute the guilty parties.

Serious allegations surfaced in the Karnataka legislature, claiming widespread victimization through honeytraps. Highlighted by a state minister and echoed by another, these allegations pose a threat to judicial independence, necessitating an independent investigation to maintain public trust in the judiciary.

(With inputs from agencies.)