Defamation Showdown: Advocate T J Abraham vs. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

T J Abraham has launched a defamation suit against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for labeling him a blackmailer. The case stems from allegations involving the Mysuru Urban Development Authority scam. Abraham, one of the petitioners, had sought an investigation into compensatory site allotments linked to the Chief Minister.

T J Abraham, an advocate-activist, announced on Wednesday that he has initiated a defamation suit against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The legal action follows Siddaramaiah's alleged public remark branding Abraham a blackmailer.

Abraham, instrumental in seeking a probe into the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam, claims the Chief Minister's comments were retaliatory. The controversy involves allegations that unlawful site allotments were made to the Chief Minister's wife under a 50:50 compensation scheme.

Amid ongoing investigations by the Karnataka Lokayukta and the Directorate of Enforcement, Siddaramaiah has denied any misconduct. The state Governor has demanded a response from Siddaramaiah regarding the prosecution request by August 2.

(With inputs from agencies.)