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Karnataka HC extends stay on FIR into Sringeri recount until June 3
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Published on 7 May 2026
FIR over vote recount gets more time in court
The Bengaluru High Court has extended a stay on an FIR tied to the Sringeri vote recount until June 3. The case centers on BJP MLA DN Jeevaraj and election officials KN Ramesh and Vedamurthy, with the FIR lodged over allegations of electoral malpractice. The accused get temporary relief, while Congress signals it will challenge the revised election results.
- HC extended the stay on the FIR to June 3
- Case involves BJP MLA DN Jeevaraj and two election officials
- FIR filed over alleged malpractice during Sringeri recount
- Congress plans to challenge the revised election results
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