Karnataka High Court Delays Hearing on CM Siddaramaiah's Petition

The Karnataka High Court postponed the hearing on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's petition challenging Governor Thaawarchand's sanction for his prosecution in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority case. The court extended an interim order, and noted lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi submitted for Siddaramaiah. The case will resume on Saturday.

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday postponed the hearing on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's petition, which challenges the legality of Governor Thaawarchand's sanction for his prosecution in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case, to Saturday.

The court extended its August 19 interim order, directing a special court for representatives to delay its proceedings until the next hearing date.

Noted lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi made submissions for Siddaramaiah. Judge M Nagaprasanna stated the matter would resume on Saturday at 10:30 am, with the interim order continuing until then.

(With inputs from agencies.)