Karnataka High Court Dismisses Suspended Janta Dal (S) Leader Prajwal Revanna's Anticipatory Bail Plea In Sexual Assault Case

The Karnataka High Court on Friday (November 22) dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of Suspended Janta Dal (S) leader Prajwal Revanna who has been arrested on the allegations of rape and sexual assault.

A single judge bench of Justice M Nagaprassana while pronouncing the order said, "Dismissed".

The petition prayed that in the event of his arrest, Revanna be released on bail.

Revanna is charged for various offences including IPC Sections 376(2)n (commits rape repeatedly on the same woman, 376(2)k (rape while being in a position of control or dominance over a woman), 506 (criminal intimidation), 354(a) (Sexual harassment), 354b (Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe), 354c (Voyeurism) and Section 66E (Punishment for violation of privacy) of Information Technology Act.

The sessions judge had earlier rejected Revanna's bail plea in a similar FIR on June 12.

Detailed copy of the order is awaited.

Case title: Prajwal Revanna v/s State by CID Police

Case NO: CRL.P 6409/2024