On Thursday, the Karnataka Cabinet decided to withdraw its previous notification that allowed the CBI to conduct investigations without restrictions in the state. This decision follows calls for a CBI investigation into Chief Minister Siddaramaiah regarding the MUDA land scam, prompted by a court ruling on Wednesday directing the agency to investigate. Previously, under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, the state government had granted the CBI unrestricted permission for criminal investigations. The Cabinet’s recent move is seen as a measure to prevent potential interference by the CBI against Siddaramaiah, which could have led to an inquiry under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
