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New Indian Express
18-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
‘Police acted as servants of RCB': Karnataka government to HC justifying cop's suspension
BENGALURU: The State Government on Thursday justified the suspension of IGP Vikash Kumar Vikash, who was Additional Commissioner of Police, over the June 4 stampede during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) victory celebrations, before the Karnataka High Court stating that the cops acted as if they were 'servants of RCB' and their 'actions embarrassed the government'. The senior counsel representing the State Government made this submission before the division bench of Justice SG Pandit and Justice TM Nadaf during the hearing of the petition filed by the State Government against the order passed by the Central Administrative Tribunal which quashed the suspension of Vikash Kumar. The senior counsel submitted that the CEO of RCB sought permission. 'However, the police, starting from the commissioner, started making arrangements for bandobust, forgetting that no permission had been granted. The commissioner failed to pass an order refusing to grant permission, as if they had no power. If they have no power, why did they make bandobast arrangements?' he argued. Being the authority to inspect the place, the same was not done to check issues such as the availability of parking, law and order problems in the locality, or whether any nuisance would be caused. Police have all the powers under the Karnataka Police Act, but they didn't do anything, he argued, while pointing out that the CAT, instead of testing the validity of the suspension orders, goes into a fact-finding exercise which it was not authorised to do nor warranted.
The Hindu
17-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Public announcement asking fans to move to stadium for victory celebrations was made on the steps of Vidhana Soudha, IPS officer tells Karnataka HC
Public announcement was made on the steps of Vidhana Soudha asking cricket fans to move to the stadium soon after the government's official ceremony of felicitating RCB cricket players concluded, and the senior police officers were made 'scapegoats' in the incident of stampede occurred outside the M. Chinnaswamy stadium, it was argued before the High Court of Karnataka, on behalf of senior IPS officer Vikash Kumar Vikash. What govt. said Earlier, it was contended on behalf of the State government that some police officers acted like 'servants' of RCB and 'embarrassed' the government due to the death of 11 persons in the stampede that occurred outside the stadium on June 4. These submissions were made before a division bench comprising Justice S.G. Pandit and Justice T.M. Nadaf during an appeal filed by the State government, which had questioned the Central Administrative Tribunal's July 1 verdict of quashing the government's June 5 order of suspending Mr. Vikash Kumar, who was holding the post of Additional Commissioner of Police (West) on the day of stampede. Senior Advocate P.S. Rajgopal, appearing for the government, argued that the police officers made some security arrangements without first asking who had authorised the public event. Pointing out that the senior police officer have the power under Section 35 of the Karnataka Police Act to 'prohibit certain acts for prevention of disorder' Mr. Rajgopal contended that they failed to exercise this power and Mr. Kumar, who was allegedly aware of the request made by the Karnataka State Cricket Association on victory celebrations to the station house officer of Cubbon Park police station, had failed to take proper measure. Senior advocate Dhyan Chinnappa, appearing for Mr. Vikash Kumar, contended that the senior police officers were made 'scapegoats' as suspension was not based on any material against the police officers but to fix 'accountability' to someone. Though the order of suspension refers to dereliction of duty, the government has made it clear in its status report submitted to the High Court that it took action (of suspension) against senior police officers 'recognising the need for accountability within the law enforcement hierarchy.' Mr. Chinnappa pointed out. It was also pointed out that an IPS officer cannot be suspended on the charges of dereliction of duty, sans following procedure, which in the case of Mr. Vikash Kumar has not been followed, argued Mr. Chinnappa. The arguments will continue on Friday.
New Indian Express
15-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Frame rules to deal with non-cognisable cases: Karnataka HC
BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court asked the state government to frame rules under BNSS to be followed by police while dealing with non-cognisable cases. 'It is to be noted that though BNSS 2023 came into force on July 1, 2024, till today, no rules have been framed by the state. It is expected that the state would take necessary steps at the earliest,' said Justice V Srishananda, directing that a copy of the order be forwarded to law department. The judge passed the order while allowing the petition filed by Asif and Mahboob from Lingsugur in Raichur, challenging a local trial court order of taking cognisance and issuing summons in August 2024. The accused were booked by Hutti police on July 16, 2024, for an offence punishable under Section 79(III) of the Karnataka Police Act, for allegedly indulging in matka in Hutti town. Later, a chargesheet was filed against them. Arguing that police did not follow procedure under Section 174 of BNSS 2023, counsel for the petitioners sought the quashing of pending criminal proceedings. However, the government advocate defended the registration of the crime and chargesheet. After hearing both parties, the court said the offence alleged against the petitioners is non-cognizable in nature. The Station House Officer not only registered the case but also investigated the matter and filed the final report. As it is not in accordance with law, the impugned criminal proceedings have to be quashed, the court said.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
AIGF Wants Framework to Curb ‘Menace of Offshore Gambling'
HighlightsThe All-India Gaming Federation has urged for a national framework to address the issue of offshore gambling platforms that operate outside of India's jurisdiction. Karnataka plans to introduce a bill to amend the Karnataka Police Act of 1963 to establish an online gaming and betting regulatory authority aimed at banning online betting on games of chance. The proposed amendment will prohibit all forms of online betting, wagering, or gambling involving games of chance while allowing licensed firms to operate games of skill. The All-India Gaming Federation (AIGF) has called for a national framework to curb the 'menace of offshore gambling platforms ' that operate beyond India's jurisdiction while hailing Karnataka's plans to set up an online gaming and betting regulatory authority. The southern state has planned to move a bill in the upcoming session of the legislature to amend the Karnataka Police Act, 1963, to set up the authority and define its role. 'While we applaud the state government's initiative, we also believe that state-level laws alone may not be sufficient to curb the growing menace of offshore gambling platforms, which operate beyond India's jurisdiction, offer no consumer recourse and are emerging as one of the biggest national security threats,' Roland Landers, CEO of AIGF, said in a statement. The state government has proposed an authority to oversee, regulate and enforce the law banning betting in online games of chance. The amendment seeks to prohibit all forms of online betting, wagering, or gambling involving games of chance, including the use of money, tokens, virtual currency, or electronic funds. The bill, however, exempts games of skill from the prohibition, operated by licensed firms.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Online betting authority: Gaming body hails Karnataka move; calls for national framework
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills The All-India Gaming Federation (AIGF) has called for a national framework to curb the 'menace of offshore gambling platforms' that operate beyond India's jurisdiction while hailing Karnataka's plans to set up an online gaming and betting regulatory southern state has planned to move a bill in the upcoming session of the legislature to amend the Karnataka Police Act, 1963, to set up the authority and define its role.'While we applaud the state government's initiative, we also believe that state-level laws alone may not be sufficient to curb the growing menace of offshore gambling platforms , which operate beyond India's jurisdiction, offer no consumer recourse and are emerging as one of the biggest national security threats,' Roland Landers, CEO of AIGF, said in a this challenge requires a strong national framework that brings together all relevant stakeholders to effectively regulate and monitor the ecosystem. Only through such a unified and coordinated approach can we ensure the long-term sustainability and integrity of India's online gaming industry, he added.A clear distinction between games of skill and chance, backed by progressive regulation, is essential to ensure consumer protection and foster responsible growth in the online gaming sector. Karnataka, home to the largest and most vibrant gaming ecosystem in the country, has taken a significant step forward by supporting the industry through a transparent and consultative approach, Landers state government has proposed an authority to oversee, regulate and enforce the law banning betting in online games of amendment seeks to prohibit all forms of online betting, wagering, or gambling involving games of chance, including the use of money, tokens, virtual currency, or electronic funds. The bill, however, exempts games of skill from the prohibition, operated by licensed draft bill put out by the government says the authority would have a chairperson and three members. The body will define games of skill and chance based on judicial precedents and industry standards and issue licenses to skill-based gaming platforms. It will also monitor and investigate unregistered platforms and illegal betting bill makes it clear that any person or entity seeking to operate a skill-based gaming platform in Karnataka must seek a license from the authority. The official body will prescribe eligibility criteria, including know-your-customer (KYC) verification and anti-money laundering compliance. Only persons of 18 years of age and above can participate in skill gaming activities.
