Karnataka Lokayukta

Probe Agency Freezes Properties Worth Rs 1.92 Crore Of Karnataka Engineer

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Sunday January 13, 2019

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen properties worth Rs 1.92 crore of a Karnataka executive engineer under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Karnataka High Court To Decide On Turf War Between Two Anti-Graft Bodies

Karnataka News | Written by Nehal Kidwai | Thursday October 11, 2018

The turf war between the Lokayukta and the Anti-Corruption Bureau in Karnataka will soon be settled by the Karnataka High Court. The High Court will be deciding on two related issues - the legality of the Anti-Corruption Bureau constituted in 2016 by the erstwhile Congress government led by Siddaramaiah and the restoration of power to the Lolayukta...

"Getting Hacked The New Normal": Karnataka Lokayukta Officer On Cybercrime

India News | Edited by Nidhi Sethi | Thursday April 5, 2018

As part of the Uttar Pradesh Police Week celebrations in Lucknow, senior officers discussed the challenges they face when it comes to solving cybercrime and how even well-protected organisations are vulnerable to hacking.

Karnataka Lokayukta Recovering From Stab Attack: Doctor

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma | Saturday March 10, 2018

Karnataka Lokayukta Justice Vishwanath Shetty is recovering in a private hospital after being stabbed in his office on Wednesday. Doctors say he is out of danger and will be in hospital for few more days.

Karnataka Lokayukta Wrote 20 Times For More Security, Says Justice Hegde

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma | Wednesday March 7, 2018

Karnataka Lokayukta Justice Vishwanath Shetty had written 20 times to authorities asking for more security, according to Justice Santosh Hegde who once headed the anti-corruption body in the state.

Highlights: Karnataka Lokayukta P Vishwanatha Shetty Stabbed Inside Office, Attacker Arrested

Karnataka News | Edited By Soumyajit Majumder | Wednesday March 7, 2018

Karnataka Lokayukta P Vishwanatha Shetty was stabbed multiple times by a man who went to meet him in his office today and was admitted to hospital. Justice Shetty is stated to be out of danger. The accused, who appeared before the Lokayukta in connection with a case, has been nabbed, Karnataka Home Minister Ramalinga Reddy said.

Karnataka Lokayukta Stabbed In Bengaluru Office, Attacker Arrested

Karnataka News | Reported by Maya Sharma, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday March 7, 2018

Karnataka's most senior anti-corruption officer, its Lokayukta, was hospitalized today after he was stabbed repeatedly at his office in Bengaluru. Justice P Vishwanatha Shetty, a former high court judge who was named the state's anti-corruption ombudsman last year, was attacked by a man who went to him with a complaint and was told that the case ha...

Why Many Are Anxious About Lokayukta's Future In Karnataka

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma | Thursday March 17, 2016

It is more than three months since Justice Bhaskar Rao -- Karnataka Lokayukta whose son had been arrested for allegedly running an extortion racket from Lokayukta offices -- had stepped down. Since then, the anti-corruption body, which in the past had taken on anyone -- from former chief minister BS Yeddyurappa to the powerful mining barons of Bell...

Sedition Law 'Necessary' To Stop Talks Against Country: Santosh Hegde

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday February 22, 2016

Retired Supreme Court Judge N Santosh Hegde today said he is in "favour" of the sedition law as some "restrictions" are needed to stop people from abusing and talking against the country.

Karnataka Lokayukta Name To Be Sent To Governor: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 5, 2016

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today said government will send its recommendation for the post of Karnataka Lokayukta to the Governor in the next couple of days.

Mining Baron Janardhan Reddy's Premises Raided by Karnataka Lokayukta Police

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 29, 2015

Lokayukta Police today raided the premises of former minister and mining baron Janardhan Reddy for alleged illegal mining and possession of disproportionate assets. A 42-member team of sleuths from the anti-graft unit was involved in the operation, a Lokayukta official said.

Karnataka Lokayukta Police Raid Ex-Minister Janardhan Reddy's Home, Office

South | Reported by Maya Sharma, Edited by Jatin Gandhi | Tuesday December 29, 2015

The Karnataka Lokayukta police reportedly carried out raids at the home and office of former minister and mining baron Gali Janardhan Reddy in Bellary this morning.

Karnataka Lokayukta Resigns After Assembly Started Process to Remove Him

Karnataka News | Reported by Maya Sharma, Edited by Jatin Gandhi | Tuesday December 8, 2015

Karnataka's anti-corruption ombudsman or Lokayukta, Justice Y. Bhaskar Rao, has resigned. Justice Rao resigned on Monday, Raj Bhawan sources said today adding that the governor has accepted his resignation "with immediate effect."

Former Karnataka Minister Janardhan Reddy Arrested in Illegal Mining Case

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 20, 2015

Mining baron Gali Janardhan Reddy was today arrested by Karnataka Lokayukta Special Investigation Team in connection with an illegal mining case allegedly involving his company.

Karnataka Opposition Starts Process to Remove Ombudsman

India News | Thursday November 19, 2015

The opposition in Karnataka today petitioned the Speaker, formally initiating the procedure for removal of the state's Lokayukta, Justice Y Bhaskar Rao.