'Publicity Stunt': Karnataka High Court Rejects Plea Challenging DK Shivakumar's Appointment As CM, Imposes ₹50,000 Costs
Here's a court story that's worth adding to your CLAT notes. The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday [June 16] dismissed a PIL challenging the constitutionality of the newly formed Council of Ministers headed by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, imposing costs of Rs 50,000 on the petitioner for what it called a '. Bottom line: if a court is involved, know the Article. If it's a scheme or index, know the ministry.
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday [June 16] dismissed a PIL challenging the constitutionality of the newly formed Council of Ministers headed by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, imposing costs of Rs 50,000 on the petitioner for what it called a 'publicity stunt' and an 'unjustifiable use of the judiciary's time'.A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice K.S....
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Sebin James is a Correspondent with LiveLaw, covering the Karnataka High Court