Bengaluru: The Special Court for MPs/MLAs in Bengaluru on Friday convicted former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna in the obscene video and rape case. After the verdict, Revanna reportedly broke down in the court. He is also the grandson of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda.
On July 30, the court adjourned the matter after seeking clarifications from both sides and issuing directions. The judge had also sought clarification on whether Google Maps could be considered admissible evidence in the case. A second clarification was sought regarding the seizure of a Samsung J4 mobile phone, allegedly belonging to Revanna.
All About The Case:
The case is related to a rape complaint and other charges filed by a domestic worker from K.R. Nagar against Prajwal Revanna. The court has reviewed 26 pieces of evidence in connection with the case, reported IANS.
Videos allegedly showing Prajwal Revanna sexually assaulting women and recording the acts surfaced during the 2024 Lok Sabha election period. Following polling, Prajwal fled the country. A victim from Holenarasipura initially filed a police complaint against him. Upon his return to Bengaluru on May 31, 2024, Revanna was arrested by Bengaluru Police.
His return came after public appeals from former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda and Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy.
Prajwal has been in Bengaluru Central Jail for the past 14 months. Multiple bail pleas have been outrightly rejected by all courts.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed cases under IPC Sections 376(2)(n) (repeated rape on the same woman), 506 (criminal intimidation), 354A(1) (unwelcome physical contact and advances, sexual demands), 354B (use of criminal force with intent to disrobe), 354C (voyeurism).
