Karnataka govt withdraws general consent for CBI to investigate cases in state

The Karnataka government has decided to withdraw its general consent for the CBI to investigate cases within the state. The development came hours after a special court ordered Lokayukta police probe against Siddaramaiah in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority site allotment case — setting the stage for the registration of an FIR.
“We are withdrawing open consent for CBI investigation in the state. We are expressing our concerns about the misuse of the CBI. In all the cases we have referred to the CBI, they have not filed charge sheets, leaving many cases pending. They have also refused to investigate several cases we have sent. There are numerous such instances. They are biased. That’s why we are taking the decision. It’s not because of the MUDA case. We have taken this decision to control them (CBI) from taking the wrong path,” said Law Minister H K Patil.