Mining mafia has political support: Hegde

Last Updated: Sunday, March 25, 2012, 15:32

Former Karnataka Lokayukta Justice Santosh Hegde said mafia involved in illegal mining cannot function without the support of political parties.

`Make keeping money abroad sans permission an offence`

Last Updated: Saturday, March 17, 2012, 13:04

Pranab Mukherjee, has proposed mandatory reporting of assets held by individuals abroad and re-opening of I-T return filings up to 16 years.

Hegde defends Lokayukta report on illegal mining

Last Updated: Thursday, March 8, 2012, 00:16

Defending the Lokayukta report on illegal mining, then Lokayukta Santosh Hegde rejected views that quashing of an FIR against former Karnataka CM.

‘Anti-corruption movement was not an issue in UP’

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 17:35

Key Team Anna member Justice N Santosh Hegde admitted on Wednesday, Corruption and governance issues did not determine the outcome of UP elections.

‘Political manoeuvring behind Acharya’s resignation`

Last Updated: Thursday, February 9, 2012, 16:26

Former Karnataka Lokayukta Justice N Santosh Hegde on Thursday alleged "some political manoeuvering" had forced Advocate General BV Acharya to quit.

Karnataka HC issues notice to Santosh Hegde

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 4, 2012, 16:46

Karnataka High Court on Wednesday issued notice to former Lokayukta Santosh Hegde in connection with an appeal filed by a senior IPS officer.

Karnataka govt trying to damage Lokayukta: Hegde

Last Updated: Thursday, December 22, 2011, 13:16

N Santosh Hegde on Thursday accused the state government of trying to damage the institution of Lokayukta and "kill" high-profile corruption cases.

Without CBI, Lokpal a mere complainant: Hegde

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 16:43

Criticising govt`s move to keep CBI out of the purview of Lokpal, Team Anna member N Santosh Hegde Wednesday said the step would reduce the anti-corruption watchdog to a mere complainant which is not acceptable.

Illegal mining: Hegde against junior officer probi

Last Updated: Monday, December 12, 2011, 19:23

Santosh Hegde criticised appointment of a lower-grade Lokayukta officer to investigate alleged involvement of former CMs in illegal mining activities.