Karnataka Cabinet Withdraws 52 Criminal Cases and Approves Key Welfare Projects
K’taka Cabinet decides to withdraw 52 criminal cases; clears key infrastructure, welfare proposals

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The Karnataka Cabinet has decided to withdraw 52 criminal cases against pro-Kannada activists and farmers. It also approved significant infrastructure and welfare projects, including a new super-speciality hospital and educational support for meritorious students from backward classes.
- 0152 criminal cases, including those against Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj, will be withdrawn from prosecution.
- 02The Cabinet approved the sale of 100 acres of land in Mandya district for sugar production.
- 03A new 200-bed super-speciality hospital will be constructed at the Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences at a cost of ₹100 crore.
- 04The Integrated Child Development Scheme will provide pre-school education kits for over 69,000 anganwadis.
- 05Retired High Court judge P N Desai has been appointed as Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission.
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The Karnataka Cabinet, led by Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil, has made significant decisions, including the withdrawal of 52 criminal cases against various groups such as pro-Kannada activists and farmers. Among the notable cases are those against Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj and incidents related to the 2022 communal violence in Kalaburagi district. In addition to legal reforms, the Cabinet approved the sale of 100 acres of land in Mandya district to facilitate sugar production. Key infrastructure projects include a ₹100 crore investment for a new 200-bed super-speciality hospital at the Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences and ₹15 crore for a weir construction at the Srikanteshwara Temple in Mysuru district. Furthermore, the Cabinet allocated ₹20.98 crore for pre-school education kits for 69,922 anganwadis under the Integrated Child Development Scheme and approved a ₹15 crore program to support 500 meritorious students from backward classes with NEET/JEE/CET preparatory training. Additionally, retired High Court judge P N Desai has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission.
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The withdrawal of criminal cases may alleviate legal pressures on activists and farmers, while the new hospital and educational programs aim to enhance healthcare and education for local communities.
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