"Illegal...": Siddaramaiah Slams Governor's 'Prosecute' Nod In Land Scam Row | Read

Karnataka Governor Thawaar Chand Gehlot's decision to sanction prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah - over alleged irregularities in land allotment by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority - was "in violation of the principles of natural justice", the Congress leader told the High Court Monday.

Under fire from the BJP - which was defeated by the Congress in last year's Assembly election - Siddaramaiah also warned of "political destabilisation" if the Governor's order is allowed to stand. The Chief Minister sought an order preventing authorities from further action relating to Mr Gehlot's order.