Karnataka High Court dismisses PIL against Shivakumar's appointment as CM, imposes cost on petitioner
The High Court has dismissed a petition challenging DK Shivakumar's appointment as Chief Minister. The court called the petition frivolous and filed for publicity. A cost of Rs 50,000 was imposed on the petitioner. The court found the petition based on a misreading of the Constitution. The number of ministers, including the Chief Minister, must not be less than 12.
The High Court has dismissed a petition challenging DK Shivakumar's appointment as Chief Minister. The court called the petition frivolous and filed for publicity. A cost of Rs 50,000 was imposed on the petitioner. The court found the petition based on a misreading of the Constitution. The number of ministers, including the Chief Minister, must not be less than 12.
