The Congress-led Siddaramaiah government in Karnataka has withdrawn its ‘open consent’ for the CBI to investigate within the state, citing concerns of misuse and bias. As per rules, the CBI must obtain consent from respective state governments to conduct investigations. This decision comes after a high court ordered a probe into the Muda scam. Court-directed CBI investigations will remain unaffected by this withdrawal.

The court of special judge (POCSO), west session division, Yupia also sentenced two others to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment each for their involvement in the case

The top court said when the trial of the complaint under PMLA is likely to prolong beyond reasonable limits, the constitutional courts will have to consider exercising their powers to grant bail