The CBI’s case against Shivakumar concerns irregularities in mining and real estate activities.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had initially filed a case against Shivakumar under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, in connection with which he was arrested on September 3, 2019.
However, he was later released on bail following an order from the Delhi High Court, which was confirmed by the Supreme Court.
Meanwhile, on September 9 2019, relying on the ED’s letter, the then BJP-led State government allowed the CBI to conduct an investigation into the matter as well.
Recently, the Congress-led government (which came into power in Karnataka in 2023) announced that it was withdrawing the earlier consent given to the CBI in the matter.
Source: Barandbench
