Supreme Court judge flags influence wielded by ‘education mafia’ in Karnataka
The Hindu
It is a ‘syndicate’ which virtually auctions NRI seats, says Justice S. Abdul Nazeer
Karnataka-born Supreme Court judge, Justice S. Abdul Nazeer, on Thursday spoke in open court of the influence wielded by the “education mafia” in the State in admissions to professional courses like medicine.
Justice Nazeer said it is a ‘syndicate’ which virtually auctions NRI seats.
The clout of the mafia saw people with loads of money but little merit get admission.

Former CM B.S. Yediyurappa had challenged the first information report registered on March 14, 2024, on the alleged incident that occurred on February 2, 2024, the chargesheet filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), and the February 28, 2025, order of taking cognisance of offences afresh by the trial court.