Karnataka HC stays proceedings against Minister KJ George
Bengaluru, Aug. 6 -- The Karnataka High Court today stayed further proceedings before the trial court in connection with a private complaint filed by BJP leaders against State Energy Minister KJ George and BESCOM officials.
The complaint alleges irregularities in the tendering process for the procurement and installation of smart electric meters in the state.
Justice M I Arun, passing an interim order, issued notices to the respondents and posted the matter for further hearing on August 20. "There shall be a stay of further proceedings before the trial court, till the next date of hearing," the court said.
The petitioners have sought quashing of the private complaint dated July 17, 2025, which invokes Sections 314, 316, and 61 of the Bhara...
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