Karnataka HC dismisses PIL challenging appointment of DK Shivakumar as CM, swearing-in of ministers
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The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the appointment of DK Shivakumar as Chief Minister of the State, terming it a 'frivolous' petition filed merely to seek publicity. [Mangalappa v. State of Karnataka]A Bench of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice KS Hemalekha directed the petitioner, Hubballi resident Mangalappa, to deposit costs of ₹50,000 with the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority within two weeks.Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru an