Siddaramaiah
Chief Minister of Karnataka
Indian National Congress (INC)KarnatakaVaruna
Biography
Siddaramaiah is an Indian politician serving as the 24th Chief Minister of Karnataka since May 2023. He previously served as Chief Minister from 2013 to 2018.
Legal & Corruption Cases(3)
Cases compiled from publicly reported news and official records. All matters are alleged unless a final court verdict is stated.
- DismissedcorruptionFiled 2016· Karnataka Lokayukta, High Court of KarnatakaBengaluru Steel Flyover Controversy (Allegations of Corruption)This case involved allegations of corruption and irregularities in the proposed 6.7 km Bengaluru Steel Flyover project. Critics claimed inflated costs and a lack of transparency in the tender process. The Lokayukta dismissed the complaint due to insufficient evidence, and the project was eventually shelved due to public protest and a National Green Tribunal stay.View case details →
- Dismissed (after watch declared as public asset)corruptionFiled 2016· Karnataka Lokayukta, Media InquiryHublot Watch Controversy (Allegations of Undisclosed Gift)This case involved a political storm over a luxurious Hublot watch worn by Siddaramaiah, raising questions about its source and value. After initial controversy, he declared it as a public asset given by a friend and deposited it with the government. Complaints filed with the Lokayukta were subsequently dismissed.View case details →
- Pending (judicial commission report submitted)corruptionFiled 2014· Justice Kempanna Commission of InquiryArkavathy Layout Denotification Scam (Allegations of Illegal Denotification)This case pertains to allegations of illegal denotification of land meant for the Arkavathy Layout during Siddaramaiah's tenure as Chief Minister. A judicial commission headed by Justice Kempanna investigated the matter and found irregularities. The report has been submitted to the government, but no criminal charges have been filed against Siddaramaiah as of the latest reports.View case details →
