BJP MLA Madalu Virupakshappa granted interim bail

High Court granted interim bail to BJP MLA Madalu Virupakshappa.

The High Court today granted anticipatory bail to KSDL president Madal Virupakshappa, who was involved in serious charges of accepting bribes to award contracts to contractors for the supply of chemicals to Karnataka Soap and Detergents Limited (KSDL).

Justice K. Natarajan Virupakshappa heard the petition. The copy of the order should appear before the investigating officer within 48 hours. 5 lakhs of Rs. A bond of Rs. The court adjourned the hearing to March 17, instructing that evidence should not be destroyed.

MLA Virupakshappa was the president of KSDL. This case has nothing to do with Virupakshappa. It has been complained that Virupakshappa's son received money.

The complainant is a company supplying a chemical. The complainant repeatedly visited Prashant Madalu and gave money. Virupakshappa's lawyer argued that he was trapped while giving money.

KSDL does not have the authority to finalize the tender. There are no allegations against Virupakshappa in the FIR. Madalu is old. He also pleaded for bail saying that he had health problems.