Karnataka High Court Dismisses CM Siddaramaiah's Petition: Ministers to Proceed with MUDA Scam Investigation

Karnataka High Court rejected CM Siddaramaiah's plea against an investigation into the MUDA scam, approving the probe but denying prosecution. State ministers vow to conduct a thorough preliminary investigation. Siddaramaiah, citing conspiracy, plans to consult legal experts on potential next steps.

The Karnataka High Court has dismissed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's petition challenging the Governor's approval to investigate alleged illegalities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam.

State ministers affirmed they would not shy away from a probe. "If there is any wrongdoing, it will come out in the preliminary investigation," said Minister Krishna Byre Gowda.

Siddaramaiah, alleging a conspiracy by BJP and JD(S), said he is not deterred and plans to consult legal experts on future actions.

(With inputs from agencies.)