Valmiki scam: Karnataka HC stays FIR against ED officials

Justice M Nagaprasanna ordered the stay, citing potential abuse of law against the officers performing their duties.

BySouth First Desk

Published Jul 24, 2024 | 10:30 AMUpdatedJul 24, 2024 | 10:30 AM

Karnataka HC stays FIR against ED officials probing Valmiki Corporation scam

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday stayed the FIR against two Enforcement Directorate officials investigating the multi-crore scam at the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Ltd. Justice M Nagaprasanna ordered the stay, citing potential abuse of law against the officers performing their duties. Justice Nagaprasanna emphasised that allowing such investigations could deter officers from performing their duties.

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