Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Karnataka High Court Considers Interim Release for MLA in Betting Case
A Congress member, K.C. Veerendra, has been arrested for allegedly running illegal online betting websites and collecting a large amount of money.
His wife asked the court to let him out of jail temporarily for the Dussehra festival.
The court is asking the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the investigating agency, for their opinion on this request.
The ED is the agency that arrested him and is investigating the case.
The court will make a final decision on October 8th, considering both sides' arguments.
Karnataka High Court is considering the interim release of Congress MLA K.C. Veerendra.
The MLA's wife requested his release for the Dussehra festival.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating Veerendra for involvement in an illegal betting scam.
The ED alleges Veerendra and his associates collected over Rs 2,000 crore through online betting.
The court has sought a response from the ED regarding the interim release and scheduled the next hearing for September 26.
- Who
- K.C. Veerendra, a Congress MLA, and the Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- What
- The Karnataka High Court is considering a plea for the interim release of MLA K.C. Veerendra, arrested by the ED in an illegal betting case.
- When
- The High Court sought the ED's response on Wednesday, with the next hearing scheduled for September 26.
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka High Court
- Why
- The MLA's wife seeks interim release for the Dussehra festival; the ED is investigating illegal online betting.
- Accused
- Congress MLA K.C. Veerendra
- Arrested By
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Allegation
- Involvement in illegal online betting
- Amount Collected
- Over Rs 2,000 crore
- Interim Release Request
- For Dussehra festival
- Court's Response
- Sought response from ED
- Next Hearing
- September 26