A specialized court in the area adjourned the hearing regarding the anticipatory bail plea presented by JD-S MLA H.D. Revanna, son of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, in connection with a case of alleged sexual harassment filed against him by a former domestic worker. The case was postponed to the following day, with the court directing the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to submit objections to MLA Revanna's bail application.
When questioned by the court about his absence despite the FIR containing bailable sections, Revanna's counsel explained that they had requested the trial court to include rape charges, although the specifics of this request are not yet available.
This was taken to mean fear of arrest by the SIT. Interestingly, the JD-S MP Prajwal Revanna, who also stood accused in the case and Revanna's son, failed to seek anticipatory bail.
Amidst general outrage across Karnataka over Prajwal Revanna's involvement in vulgar videos, which apparently portrayed incidences of sexual harassment,.
In the interim, the SIT presented the victim before the judge to record her statement under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC).
Initially filed by the Holenarasipura police, the case against Revanna and his son under IPC sections 354 (A), (D), 506, and 509 was later transferred to the SIT, aligning with the investigation into a sex video scandal involving Prajwal Revanna.
The victim, a relative of Revanna, narrated before the police that in 2013, she came to the residence of the accused, following the alleged death of her son, resulting in an alleged job offer of the accused. She narrated that Prajwal Revanna would force his advances whenever his wife was away from him, shamelessly touching her in the most lewd manner and holding vulgar talks.
Furthermore, she accused Prajwal Revanna of harassing her daughter and expressed fear for her safety following threats and the circulation of obscene videos involving Prajwal Revanna.
In response to a letter from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urging the cancellation of Prajwal Revanna's diplomatic passport, the Centre clarified that such action could only be taken upon court order, citing legal provisions.
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