Karnataka HC dismisses FIR against Amit Malviya, Arnab Goswami in Turkey Congress office case

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday quashed the First Information Report that had been lodged against Amit Malviya, a senior BJP spokesperson, and Arnab Goswami, a prominent news anchor. The FIR stemmed from a claim that a Congress office existed in Turkey, a statement that both men had previously denied. The bench ruled that the complaint lacked sufficient material to sustain criminal proceedings and therefore ordered its dismissal. Legal experts noted that the decision underscores the court's emphasis on evidentiary standards in politically sensitive cases. Both Malviya and Goswami welcomed the ruling, calling it a vindication of their positions.