Karnataka HC stays case against Deputy CM DK Shivakumar over FB post against BJP leaders
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Summary
The Karnataka High Court on Thursday stayed a criminal case registered in 2024 against Congress leader and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over a Facebook post against certain Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, which allegedly contained morphed and provocative content.Justice Sunil Dutt Yadav passed the interim order on a plea by Shivakumar to quash the criminal proceedings against him. The Court also sought the response of the State in the matter. Justice Sunil Dutt Yadav, Karnataka High
Key Facts
Type Notification
Source Bar and Bench
Published Friday, 6 March 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right