The Karnataka High Court, led by Justice Krishna Dixit, dismissed a petition filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and others, aiming to quash criminal prosecution for allegedly illegally marching towards the official residence of the then CM Basavaraj Bommai. The court imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on Siddaramaiah, state cabinet ministers MB Patil, Ramalinga Reddy, and Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala, instructing them to appear before the people s representatives court.
"I will clarify two things. The death note has emerged in the WhatsApp message. There was no signed death note found. Do we have to release funds for the work done flouting all rules? I have not seen Santhosh Patil and his family members. Party high command has not contacted me over the issue," he said. Karnataka Contractor Suicide: No Question of Quitting, Says Minister KS Eshwarappa.