Karnataka High Court asks police why extortion case was filed against former MLC Ramesh Gowda

The Karnataka High Court directed Bengaluru Police to explain why an FIR was registered against former MLC Ramesh Gowda for extortion after initially closing the complaint. The court questioned the inconsistency in the police’s actions and sought a written explanation from the Station House Officer (SHO) of Amruthahalli police station. The FIR, filed by realtor Vijay Tata, accused Gowda and Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy of demanding ₹50 crore. The court emphasized the need for clarity and consistency in police procedures and deferred further action until the next hearing.