Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Karnataka Govt Seeks Custodial Interrogation of BJP MLA
The Karnataka Government wants to question BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj in jail about a murder case.
The MLA asked the court for protection from arrest, but the government says they need to question him to solve the case.
The court has not decided yet and will hear more on January 12.
The murder is linked to a local gangster who had disputes with the victim, a real estate person.
The court earlier said a special law (KCOCA) does not apply to the MLA in this case.
Karnataka Government seeks custodial interrogation of BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj in Bikla Shiva murder case.
Basavaraj is accused number 5 in the murder of real estate operative V G Shivaprakash.
The murder is allegedly linked to gangster Jagadish, who had disputes with the victim.
Karnataka High Court granted interim anticipatory bail to Basavaraj on December 26, 2025.
Next hearing in the case is scheduled for January 12, 2026.
- Who
- BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj and Karnataka Government
- What
- Custodial interrogation sought in Bikla Shiva murder case
- When
- Ongoing, next hearing on January 12, 2026
- Where
- Karnataka High Court
- Why
- Government argues custodial interrogation is necessary for investigation
- MLA Involved
- Byrathi Basavaraj
- Victim
- V G Shivaprakash (Bikla Shiva)
- Case Status
- Ongoing
- Court
- Karnataka High Court
- Next Hearing
- January 12, 2026
- Act in Question
- Karnataka Control of Organised Crime Act (KCOCA)
- Accused Number 1
- Jagadish alias Jaga