Shetty is stated to be out of danger.
The accused, who appeared before the Lokayukta in connection with a case, has been nabbed, Karnataka Home Minister Ramalinga Reddy told PTI.
"According to information I have, someone claiming to be an advocate had gone to the office and stabbed him," he said.
Shetty, a former Karnataka High Court judge, is out of danger, Reddy said.
"He is in Mallya Hospital... The information I have is he is out of danger... The reason (for the attack) is not known.
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