Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Karnataka HC to Decide on MLA's Arrest in Realtor Murder Case
A politician named Byrathi Basavaraj is in trouble.
He is accused of being involved in the murder of a realtor, Bikla Shiva.
The police want to arrest him, but a court order is preventing that.
The police have asked the court to remove the order, so they can take action.
The murder is linked to a property dispute.
The court will decide whether the police can arrest the politician.
Several of the politician's associates have been arrested.
The case is still ongoing.
Police seek to lift the stay order on 'coercive action' against BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj.
Basavaraj is accused in the murder of realtor V G Shivaprakash.
The police cite the MLA's alleged non-cooperation as a reason for seeking the arrest.
Six accused in the murder case had bail pleas rejected by a special court.
The murder is linked to a property dispute in Bengaluru.
- Who
- Byrathi Basavaraj, Police
- What
- Police application to vacate stay on MLA arrest in murder case
- When
- Wednesday, October 8 (adjournment date)
- Where
- Karnataka High Court
- Why
- MLA's alleged non-cooperation in murder investigation
Police
MLA Byrathi Basavaraj
Cooperation
Police
MLA is not cooperating with the investigation.
MLA Byrathi Basavaraj
Not explicitly mentioned in the provided articles.
- Accused
- Byrathi Basavaraj (BJP MLA)
- Victim
- V G Shivaprakash alias Bikla Shiva
- Incident
- Murder
- Location
- Bengaluru
- Legal Action
- Police seek to vacate stay on arrest
- Accused Number
- 5
