Karnataka High Court junks PIL challenging Cabinet rank for political secretaries and advisors to Chief Minister

The Court said such status is conferred for various reasons that fall within the exclusive domain of the executive and that the Court cannot undertake a deeper examination through a judicial review.

Chief Justice Prasanna B Varale, Justice Krishna S Dixit and Karnataka High Court

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12 Sep 2023, 6:53 am

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The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) petition challenging the appointment of political secretaries, a chief advisor, and a media advisor to the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, as well as the conferment of "Cabinet" rank on these functionaries. [Umapathi S vs The State of Karnataka]

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Karnataka High Court

Quo Warranto

Article 164

Justice Krishna S Dixit

Political Secretary

Chief Justice Prasanna B Varle