Chinnaiah claims ₹200 crore plot against ‘false campaign’ in Dharmasthala case; Karnataka High Court notice to SIT on plea to complete probe
The Karnataka High Court has issued a notice to the state government and the SIT regarding a petition filed by a man who claims he was paid to spread false allegations against a temple. The petitioner alleges a coordinated campaign involving activists and significant funding to target prominent figures.
Why it matters
This case raises serious questions about the integrity of public investigations and the potential for organized misinformation campaigns to influence legal and social outcomes.
The High Court of Karnataka has ordered issue of notice to the State government and the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on a petition, which has sought direction to SIT to complete investigation in Dharmasthala case, while claiming that ₹200 crore was the budget for carrying out alleged false campaign against the Dharmasthala temple and prominent persons associated with it.
The article reports on court proceedings and the claims made in a petition, maintaining a neutral tone while detailing the allegations.
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