Karnataka High Court quashes disproportionate assets case against Sarfaraz Khan, terms Lokayukta police probe flawed
The Karnataka High Court has quashed a disproportionate assets case against former public servant Sarfaraz Khan, citing procedural flaws by the Lokayukta police. The court noted that the police failed to conduct a preliminary inquiry and ignored the validity of the petitioner's income tax returns.
Why it matters
This ruling reinforces legal standards for anti-corruption investigations and the necessity of following due process when accusing public officials.
In a setback to the Lokayukta police, the High Court of Karnataka has quashed the disproportionate assets (DA) case registered against Sardar Sarfaraz Khan, a retired public servant and former Private Secretary of the then Housing Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan, a few days before his retirement from service on December 31, 2025.
The article summarizes a court judgment objectively, citing the court's reasoning for the decision.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in