Karnataka HC refuses anticipatory bail to MLA Byrathi Basavaraj in realtor murder case
An MLA accused of murder being denied bail raises concerns about justice.
The High Court of Karnataka denied anticipatory bail to BJP MLA B.A. Basavaraj in the murder of Shivaprakash alias Bikla Shiva, a realtor-cum-rowdy-sheeter. Justice S. Sunil Dutt Yadav dismissed the petition after rejecting Mr. Basavaraj's challenge to the FIR and his subsequent requests for anticipatory bail. The CID, which took over the investigation, invoked provisions of the Karnataka Control of Organised Crimes Act (KCOCA) against all accused persons, including Mr. Basavaraj, during the pendency of his petitions.
12 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
K.R. Puram MLA Byrathi Basavaraj was arrested at Kempegowda international airport after a High Court rejected his bail and he failed to surrender.
13 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Following his arrest for the murder of Shivakumar alias Bikla Shiva, Byrathi Basavaraj underwent a second medical examination requested by the CID.
15 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Following a Supreme Court rejection of his bail plea, Byrathi Basavaraj was remanded into seven days of CID custody for the murder of Bikla Shiva.
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