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A court in Bengaluru has stirred controversy by directing to register an FIR against Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday, the 27th September. This ruling is in respect of an application complaint filed by Adarsh Iyer, Co President, Janaadhikaara Sangharsha Parishath, a non-governmental organisation. The petition also involves other parties including enforcement directorate, BJP president JP Nadda, Karnataka BJP chief Vijayendra and former BJP MP Naleen Kumar Kateel. Legal A
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FAQ :
The Bengaluru court has ordered the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
The complaint was filed by Adarsh Iyer, Co-President of the non-governmental organisation Janaadhikaara Sangharsha Parishath.
The allegations centre on claims that the Finance Minister, along with the Enforcement Directorate, extorted over £8,000 crores from major corporations through the Electoral Bond scheme.
The Electoral Bond scheme, introduced in 2017, allowed for anonymous donations to political parties. It was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in February 2024.
Yes, the petition also names the Enforcement Directorate, BJP president JP Nadda, Karnataka BJP chief Vijayendra, and former BJP MP Naleen Kumar Kateel.
Legal experts are debating the feasibility of investigating a sitting Finance Minister, with potential requirements for presidential approval. Vijayendra, as an MLA, may also require sanction from the Karnataka Governor.
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