Karnataka High Court Stays Trial Proceedings Against BJP MP Dr K Sudhakar over ₹4.8 Crore Cash Recovery Case

The Karnataka High Court has stayed proceedings against BJP MP Dr K Sudhakar and Govindappa in a case linked to the seizure of ₹4.8 crore ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. 

Justice M Nagaprasanna passed the interim order after hearing both parties. The police had filed charges of alleged voter bribery under the IPC and Representation of People's Act.

The petitioners argued there was no direct evidence of bribery and the money's source was unproven. They also contended the case should be heard by a special court for elected representatives, not the JMFC court in Nelamangala. (Dr. K Sudhakar v. State of Karnataka)