The High Court has dismissed a petition challenging DK Shivakumar's appointment as Chief Minister. The court called the petition frivolous and filed for publicity. A cost of Rs 50,000 was imposed on the petitioner. The court found the petition based on a misreading of the Constitution. The number of ministers, including the Chief Minister, must not be less than 12.

The court said the petition is premised on an erroneous ground that the number of ministers cannot be less than 12% of the total members of the legislature | India News

The High Court has dismissed a petition challenging DK Shivakumar's appointment as Chief Minister. The court called the petition frivolous and filed for publicity. A cost of Rs…