Archive · 22 Nov 2025
Dharmasthala Case: SIT Files Perjury Report Against Complainant
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) in Karnataka has found no evidence to support claims of 'secret burials' in Dharmasthala made by complainant C N Chinnaiah.
The SIT has filed a report to start perjury proceedings against Chinnaiah, who is accused of lying about his involvement in these burials.
Chinnaiah is currently in jail, and his bail plea has been rejected.
The SIT suspects that some activists might have conspired with Chinnaiah, but they have not been named as accused yet.
SIT finds no evidence to support complainant's claims of 'secret burials' in Dharmasthala
Complainant C N Chinnaiah accused of perjury and conspiracy
SIT files report under Section 215 of BNSS to initiate perjury proceedings
Chinnaiah's earlier bail plea rejected, fresh plea pending
Activists suspected of conspiracy not yet named as accused
- Who
- C N Chinnaiah, a former sanitation worker, and suspected activists
- What
- Filed a perjury report against Chinnaiah for false claims of 'secret burials' in Dharmasthala
- When
- November 12, 2021 (High Court lifted stay on investigations), November 18, 2021 (SIT filed perjury report)
- Where
- Dharmasthala, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka
- Why
- To initiate perjury proceedings against Chinnaiah for providing false information about 'secret burials'
SIT's Stance
Activists' Stance
Evidence of 'secret burials'
SIT's Stance
No evidence found to support Chinnaiah's claims
Activists' Stance
Activists maintain that there is evidence, but it has not been presented
Conspiracy
SIT's Stance
SIT suspects conspiracy involving Chinnaiah and activists
Activists' Stance
Activists deny any involvement in a conspiracy
- Complaint Date
- July 2021
- Arrest Date
- August 23, 2021
- High Court Stay Lifted
- November 12, 2021
- Perjury Report Filed
- November 18, 2021
- BNSS Sections Involved
- Section 215 (prosecution for contempt), Section 379 (perjury)