Karnataka HC dismisses Congress MLA Manjunatha’s appeal in false caste certificate case
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Karnataka High Court dismissed Congress MLA G Manjunatha's appeal, upholding a report invalidating his Scheduled Caste certificate. The court found he belongs to Byragi community (OBC), not Budga Jangam (SC) as claimed. The bench highlighted grave irregularities including misuse of Tahsildar's computer. The court allowed the state to initiate criminal or administrative proceedings against the MLA.
Key Entities
G ManjunathaCongress MLAKarnataka High CourtKolarScheduled Caste certificateByragi communityBudga Jangam casteChief Justice Vibhu BakhruJustice C M Poonacha