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Karnataka High Court rejects Congress member’s plea to quash FIR over abuse of woman officer Lead paragraph The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Congress functionary BV Rajeev Gowda, who sought to have an FIR against him for allegedly threatening Sidlaghatta city municipal council commissioner Amrutha Gowda over the removal of unauthorized film‑promotion banners. In a ruling delivered on 22 January 2026, Justice M Nagaprasanna upheld the police registration of the complaint, emphasizing that the use of abusive language towards a public servant, especially a woman, constitutes a punishable offence under Section 79 of the Karnataka Banned Words and Slogans (BNS) Act. Background/Context In…

The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Congress member BV Rajeev Gowda, who sought to quash an FIR alleging that he threatened and abused Sidlaghatta city municipal commissioner Amrutha Gowda over the removal of unauthorized film‑promotion banners. The court ruled that the alleged insults and threats constitute a punishable offence under Section 79 of the Karnataka Banned Words and Nuisances (BNS) Act, and that the complaint warrants investigation. Background / Context In early January, a group of banners promoting the film of a minister’s son were erected across Sidlaghatta, a town in Karnataka’s Chikkaballapur district. The banners, which obstructed traffic and…

Karnataka High Court rejects Congressman’s plea to quash an FIR filed against him for allegedly threatening a municipal commissioner, marking a decisive stance on abuse of public servants. Background/Context In a high‑profile case that has captured the attention of political observers and civil society alike, the Karnataka High Court dismissed a petition filed by Congress functionary BV Rajeev Gowda. Gowda sought to have an FIR registered against him for allegedly harassing Sidlaghatta City Municipal Council Commissioner Amrutha Gowda over the removal of unauthorized film‑promotion banners. The court’s decision underscores the judiciary’s intolerance for verbal abuse directed at women in public office and highlights…

Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has opened a new avenue for corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds to fund citywide infrastructure, sparking a heated debate over citizen participation and the future of urban development in Bengaluru. Background/Context Bengaluru’s rapid expansion has outpaced its municipal capacity, leaving gaps in roads, footpaths, and public amenities. In response, the newly formed GBA—created to streamline governance across the five city corporations—issued a public notice on January 7 inviting CSR‑backed companies and philanthropic organisations to design, execute, and maintain civic projects. The initiative aims to deepen public‑private partnerships, but critics argue it sidesteps grassroots voices that have…

In a dramatic turn of events that has sent shockwaves through Karnataka’s political landscape, Governor Thawarchand Gehlot abruptly walked out of the joint sitting of the Assembly and Council on Thursday, delivering only two lines of his customary address before exiting the House. The incident, which unfolded amid a heated standoff over the governor’s speech, has ignited a fierce showdown between the Congress-led state government and the BJP, raising questions about constitutional propriety and the balance of power in the state. Background/Context The Karnataka governor walkout is not an isolated incident but the culmination of a protracted dispute that began…

In a shocking turn of events at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport, a 32‑year‑old South Korean businesswoman alleges that an Air India SATS ground‑handling employee sexually assaulted her under the guise of a “manual frisking” procedure. The incident, which took place on Monday morning in the international departures area of Terminal 2, has sparked outrage and raised urgent questions about airport security protocols and passenger safety. Background/Context Airports worldwide have been under increasing scrutiny for safeguarding passengers, especially after a series of high‑profile sexual assault cases in the past decade. In India, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has recently announced stricter guidelines…