Karnataka High Court Upholds Bail for HD Revanna

The Karnataka High Court upheld the bail granted to Janata Dal (Secular) MLA H.D. Revanna in an abduction case involving a woman who accused his son, Prajwal Revanna, of rape. The court dismissed a petition from the Special Investigation Team (SIT) which sought to cancel Revanna's bail, citing a lack of evidence for the kidnapping charges. Justice M. Nagaprasanna noted that the SIT delayed recording the victim's statement and determined that the charges of kidnapping and abduction were not substantiated, as the victim was not a minor and there were no elements of deceit. Additionally, bail was granted to six co-accused in the case. Senior Advocate CV Nagesh, representing Revanna, argued that the prosecution's claims did not hold, as there was no proof of abduction orchestrated by Revanna or his wife. The case continues to draw attention given its implications involving political figures and serious allegations of sexual misconduct.