Lakshya Sen Age Fraud Case: Why Did Karnataka Court Dismiss Indian Shuttlers Petition?

Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen finds himself in trouble with Karnataka High Court dismissing his petition related to age fraud case. According to multiple reports, the case, which dates back to 2022, accuses Sen, his family, and his coach, Vimal Kumar, of allegedly tampering with birth certificates to gain an unfair advantage in junior badminton competitions.The Karnataka HC reviewed the petition submitted by Sen and his family, following which they were determined that there was sufficient preliminary evidence to justify further investigation.Justice MG Uma, while dismissing the petitions, on Monday observed that the petitioners’ counsel did not present arguments despite being given sufficient opportunities. The judge also refused a request for more time.“When prima facie materials are placed on record that constitute the offenses, I do not find any reason to stall the investigation or quash the criminal proceedings,”Who filed case against Lakshya Sen? The probe was initiated based on a complaint filed by one Nagaraja M.G., who runs a badminton academy in the city. The complaint states while Lakshya Sen was born in 1998, he wrongly claimed 2001 as his date of birth.Following the order from the metropolitan court, the police registered a First Information Report (FIR) under IPC Sections 420 (cheating), 468 (forgery), and 471 (using forged documents as genuine) What was Lakshya Sen's response in petition?Following the complaint a petition was moved to the Karnataka High Court in 2022, securing an interim order that stalled the investigation. Lakshay Sen's side in their petition stated that the case was built on personal grievances rather than factual evidence. They arguement was which was made through the petition was that the complaint was filed due to Nagaraja’s disappointment over his daughter’s failure to secure admission to the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy in 2020. Sen's family claimed that the case was filed to damage Lakshya’s reputation. Vimal Kumar, a coach at the academy, was named in the complaint.