Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Karnataka MP/MLA Court Hears BJP Legislator Murder Case
Imagine a politician is accused of being involved in a murder case.
This case is special because it's being heard in a special court for politicians.
The police arrested people who they think helped commit the murder, including a former gangster who's accused of planning it.
The police are still investigating and are asking for more time to keep these people in custody.
This is the first time a case like this has been heard in this specific court in this state, which makes it very notable.
A special MP/MLA court in Karnataka is hearing a murder case involving BJP legislator Byrathi Basavaraj.
The case is linked to the July 15 murder of real estate operator V G Shivaprakash alias Bikla Shiva.
Jagadish P, alleged to have planned the murder, was recently brought back from Bangkok.
The court granted further police custody to Jagadish and is seeking custody of other accused.
The case involves the Karnataka Control of Organised Crime Act (KCOCA), which allows for longer custody periods and stricter bail conditions.
- Who
- Byrathi Basavaraj (BJP MLA), Jagadish P (Jaga), and others.
- What
- The special MP/MLA court is hearing the Bikla Shiva murder case.
- When
- September 4, 2024, and continuing.
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- Why
- The case involves an organized crime syndicate, and the invoking of the KCOCA.
Defense
Prosecution
Custody of Accused
Defense
The defense argued that further custody was unnecessary.
Prosecution
The prosecution requested additional custody to further the investigation and unravel the conspiracy.
- Case
- Bikla Shiva murder
- Accused
- Byrathi Basavaraj (BJP MLA)
- Main Suspect
- Jagadish P (Jaga)
- Court
- Special MP/MLA Sessions Court, Bengaluru
- Charge
- KCOCA (Karnataka Control of Organised Crime Act)
- Victim
- V G Shivaprakash alias Bikla Shiva
