{"id":4880,"date":"2025-07-21T20:23:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T14:53:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=4880"},"modified":"2025-07-21T20:38:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T15:08:02","slug":"satyameva-jayate-sc-verdict-on-muda-land-case-a-blow-to-misuse-of-probe-agencies-says-minister-zameer-ahmed-khan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=4880","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;\u2018Satyameva Jayate\u2019: SC Verdict on Muda Land Case a Blow to Misuse of Probe Agencies,&#8221; Says Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Supreme Court\u2019s Landmark Order in Muda Case: A Blow to Misuse of Probe Agencies, Says Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Bangalore:<\/strong> In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking a probe against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah\u2019s wife, Parvathi, in the alleged Muda land allotment case. The ruling has drawn sharp reactions from state Housing and Minority Welfare Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan, who accused the Central government of misusing investigative agencies to target political opponents.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4882 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Siddaramaiah-251x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"251\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Siddaramaiah-251x300.jpg 251w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Siddaramaiah-857x1024.jpg 857w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Siddaramaiah-768x918.jpg 768w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Siddaramaiah.jpg 963w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>A Stern Message Against Misuse of Power<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Khan hailed the Supreme Court\u2019s decision as a \u201chistoric order\u201d that exposes the Centre\u2019s alleged exploitation of central agencies. \u201cThe court has delivered a strong lesson to the Central government, which misused the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to tarnish the reputation of a leader like Siddaramaiah, known for his clean and principled politics,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">The minister emphasized that the verdict reaffirms the principle of\u00a0<em>\u2018Satyameva Jayate\u2019<\/em>\u00a0(Truth alone triumphs). \u201cThis judgment is a slap on the faces of those who unnecessarily dragged the Chief Minister\u2019s family into a case without evidence,\u201d Khan stated.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Political Vendetta or Accountability?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">The controversy stems from allegations of irregularities in the allotment of land under the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). While opposition parties, including the BJP and JD(S), had demanded an investigation, the Supreme Court\u2019s dismissal of the plea has shifted the narrative.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Khan criticized the BJP and JD(S) leaders, urging them to \u201capologize to the people of the country\u201d and focus on constructive politics. \u201cInstead of indulging in baseless accusations, they should join hands in the state\u2019s development and seek redemption,\u201d he asserted.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>A Victory for Clean Governance?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">The ruling has been perceived as a moral victory for Siddaramaiah\u2019s administration, which has often positioned itself as a proponent of transparent governance. Khan reiterated that the Chief Minister\u2019s family faced undue harassment due to politically motivated complaints.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">\u201cThe court\u2019s order has exposed those who misuse institutions for personal vendettas,\u201d he said. \u201cIt is a reminder that truth ultimately prevails.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What Next?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">With the legal hurdle cleared, the focus now shifts back to governance. However, the political fallout from this verdict may intensify debates on the alleged weaponization of central agencies ahead of elections.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">As the dust settles, Khan\u2019s message to the opposition is clear: \u201cStop exploiting investigative tools for political gains and work for the people.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">The Supreme Court\u2019s decision not only closes a contentious chapter but also reignites discussions on the ethical use of investigative powers in India\u2019s democracy.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Key Quotes of Zameer Ahmed Khan:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;The Supreme Court has given a strong lesson to the Centre\u2014misusing agencies for political revenge won\u2019t work.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;Satyameva Jayate stands proven again. Those who harassed the CM\u2019s family without evidence face humiliation.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;BJP &amp; JD(S) leaders should apologize to the people and focus on development, not conspiracies.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;This verdict is a victory for clean governance and exposes those who weaponize investigations.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"pvc_stats_4880\" class=\"pvc_stats total_only  \" data-element-id=\"4880\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.0\" viewBox=\"0 0 502 315\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\"><g transform=\"translate(0,332) scale(0.1,-0.1)\" fill=\"\" stroke=\"none\"><path d=\"M2394 3279 l-29 -30 -3 -207 c-2 -182 0 -211 15 -242 39 -76 157 -76 196 0 15 31 17 60 15 243 l-3 209 -33 29 c-26 23 -41 29 -80 29 -41 0 -53 -5 -78 -31z\"\/><path d=\"M3085 3251 c-45 -19 -58 -50 -96 -229 -47 -217 -49 -260 -13 -295 52 -53 146 -42 177 20 16 31 87 366 87 410 0 70 -86 122 -155 94z\"\/><path d=\"M1751 3234 c-13 -9 -29 -31 -37 -50 -12 -29 -10 -49 21 -204 19 -94 39 -189 45 -210 14 -50 54 -80 110 -80 34 0 48 6 76 34 21 21 34 44 34 59 0 14 -18 113 -40 219 -37 178 -43 195 -70 221 -36 32 -101 37 -139 11z\"\/><path d=\"M1163 3073 c-36 -7 -73 -59 -73 -102 0 -56 133 -378 171 -413 34 -32 83 -37 129 -13 70 36 67 87 -16 290 -86 209 -89 214 -129 231 -35 14 -42 15 -82 7z\"\/><path d=\"M3689 3066 c-15 -9 -33 -30 -42 -48 -48 -103 -147 -355 -147 -375 0 -98 131 -148 192 -74 13 15 57 108 97 206 80 196 84 226 37 273 -30 30 -99 39 -137 18z\"\/><path d=\"M583 2784 c-38 -19 -67 -74 -58 -113 9 -42 211 -354 242 -373 16 -10 45 -18 66 -18 51 0 107 52 107 100 0 39 -1 41 -124 234 -80 126 -108 162 -133 173 -41 17 -61 16 -100 -3z\"\/><path d=\"M4250 2784 c-14 -9 -74 -91 -133 -183 -95 -150 -107 -173 -107 -213 0 -55 33 -94 87 -104 67 -13 90 8 211 198 130 202 137 225 78 284 -27 27 -42 34 -72 34 -22 0 -50 -8 -64 -16z\"\/><path d=\"M2275 2693 c-553 -48 -1095 -270 -1585 -649 -135 -104 -459 -423 -483 -476 -23 -49 -22 -139 2 -186 73 -142 361 -457 571 -626 285 -228 642 -407 990 -497 242 -63 336 -73 660 -74 310 0 370 5 595 52 535 111 1045 392 1455 803 122 121 250 273 275 326 19 41 19 137 0 174 -41 79 -309 363 -465 492 -447 370 -946 591 -1479 653 -113 14 -422 18 -536 8z m395 -428 c171 -34 330 -124 456 -258 112 -119 167 -219 211 -378 27 -96 24 -300 -5 -401 -72 -255 -236 -447 -474 -557 -132 -62 -201 -76 -368 -76 -167 0 -236 14 -368 76 -213 98 -373 271 -451 485 -162 444 86 934 547 1084 153 49 292 57 452 25z m909 -232 c222 -123 408 -262 593 -441 76 -74 138 -139 138 -144 0 -16 -233 -242 -330 -319 -155 -123 -309 -223 -461 -299 l-81 -41 32 46 c18 26 49 83 70 128 143 306 141 649 -6 957 -25 52 -61 116 -79 142 l-34 47 45 -20 c26 -10 76 -36 113 -56z m-2057 25 c-40 -58 -105 -190 -130 -263 -110 -324 -59 -707 132 -981 25 -35 42 -64 37 -64 -19 0 -241 119 -326 174 -188 122 -406 314 -532 468 l-58 71 108 103 c185 178 428 349 672 473 66 33 121 60 123 61 2 0 -10 -19 -26 -42z\"\/><path d=\"M2375 1950 c-198 -44 -350 -190 -395 -379 -18 -76 -8 -221 19 -290 114 -284 457 -406 731 -260 98 52 188 154 231 260 27 69 37 214 19 290 -38 163 -166 304 -326 360 -67 23 -215 33 -279 19z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Supreme Court\u2019s Landmark Order in Muda Case: A Blow to Misuse of Probe Agencies, Says Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan Bangalore: In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking a probe against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah\u2019s wife, Parvathi, in the alleged Muda land allotment case. 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