'Publicity Stunt': Karnataka High Court Rejects Plea Challenging DK Shivakumar's Appointment As CM, Imposes ₹50,000 Costs

Sebin James

16 Jun 2026 12:11 PM IST

  • Publicity Stunt: Karnataka High Court Rejects Plea Challenging DK Shivakumars Appointment As CM, Imposes ₹50,000 Costs

    The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday [June 16] dismissed a PIL challenging the constitutionality of the newly formed Council of Ministers headed by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, imposing costs of Rs 50,000 on the petitioner for what it called a 'publicity stunt' and an 'unjustifiable use of the judiciary's time'.A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice K.S....

    Sebin James

    Sebin James

    Sebin James is a Correspondent with LiveLaw, covering the Karnataka High Court

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