The Karnataka government has withdrawn open consent for CBI investigations, citing misuse of power and lack of communication. Home Minister G Parameshwara and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar criticized the agency's actions.

When a state provides general consent to the CBI for investigating a case, the agency does not need to obtain fresh permission each time it enters the state for an investigation or for each individual

The Lokayukta police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment case.

The Congress-led Karnataka government has rescinded general consent for CBI investigations against central government staff, citing agency bias. This decision comes amid BJP's demand for a probe into a land-allotment case involving the chief minister's wife.

As the political row simmered, the CM dug in his heels, calling the allegations against him a conspiracy by the Bharatiya Janata Party.

The Karnataka government on Thursday decided to withdraw general consent given to CBI to investigate cases in the State.

The Karnataka government on Thursday (September 26, 2024) termed “biased” the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probing various cases under the NDA government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and decided to withdraw its earlier notification granting unrestricted permission to the agency to conduct probe in the State.