In a setback to former CM B S Yeddyurappa, the Karnataka High Court on Monday dismissed his anticipatory bail application in connection with alleged irregularities in denotification of land.

Justice L Narayana Swamy on Monday dismissed the application filed by Yeddyurappa, who had sought bail apprehending arrest.

Yeddyurappa, who was admitted to a private hospital after suffering from high fever, diabetes and hypertension, has to appear before the Special Lokayukta court on Monday at 3.30 pm as per its 27^th August order.

The Lokayukta court, which exempted Yeddyurappa from personal appearance on health grounds on Saturday, last, however, had directed him to appear before it on Monday.

The Lokayukta court on 8^th August had issued summons to the former CM and 14 others on a private complaint filed by advocate Sirajin Basha alleging irregularities in denotification of land acquired by the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) and thereby causing loss to the state exchequer.

The High Court had reserved its orders on anticipatory bail plea on 26^th August.