SIT Seeks In-Camera Hearing Of Prajwal Revanna's Bail Plea In Karnataka High Court

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Thursday requested the Karnataka High Court to hear in-camera the bail and anticipatory bail applications filed by suspended Janta Dal (S) leader Prajwal Revanna, who is accused of rape and sexual assault.

Special Public Prosecutor Ravivarma Kumar appearing for the SIT prayed that matters be heard in-camera to avoid disclosing the name of the prosecutrix. A single judge bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna said, “Orders have to be passed by the Chief Justice.”

Prajwal's counsel also sought time saying the final report has been filed in the case and he needs to take instructions. Following which the court adjourned the hearing to September 5. It orally observed that this is not a case where any indulgence can be shown.

The SIT is investigating three cases registered against Prajwal and he is presently in judicial custody. The SIT had arrested Prajwal at the Bengaluru Airport on his arrival from Germany on Thursday (May 30) in the wee hours. He has been arrested in Crime No.107/2024, registered with the Holenarasipura Town Police Station. The court had on the next day remanded him to custody till June 6.

Before the Lok Sabha elections on April 26, videos went viral showing women being sexually assaulted, allegedly by Prajwal. After casting his vote he had moved out of India.

Based on the letter written by the Karnataka State Commission for Women chief wrote to the State government, the latter formed a special investigation team which is probing the case.

Earlier, the police had arrested his father and Holenarasipura MLA H D Revanna on charges of kidnapping a woman, later he was released on bail. Prajwal's mother Bhavani Revanna was granted anticipatory bail in the same kidnapping case by the Karnataka High Court.

Prajwal's brother Suraj Revanna has also been arrested in connection with a case of alleged sexual abuse of a man and has been sent to police custody till July 1 and is released on bail.

Case Title: Prajwal Revanna AND State of Karnataka

Case No: CRL.P 6401/2024

Appearance: SPP Senior Advocate Professor Ravivarma Kumar for Respondent.