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Bengaluru Court Denies Prajwal Revanna’s Plea, Upholds Rape Charges | Latest Updates


In a significant development, a Bengaluru trial court has rejected suspended JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna’s plea to dismiss the rape case filed against him. The court has framed serious charges under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the IT Act, marking a crucial step in the high-profile sexual assault case.  

Key Charges Against Prajwal Revanna  

The Additional City Civil and Sessions Court in Bengaluru has charged Prajwal Revanna under:  
- IPC Section 376(2)(k) – Rape by a person in a position of authority  
- IPC Section 376(2)(n) – Repeated rape of the same victim  
- IPC Sections 354A, 354B, 354C – Sexual harassment, assault with intent to disrobe, and voyeurism  
- IPC Section 506 – Criminal intimidation  
- IPC Section 201 – Destruction of evidence  
- IT Act Section 66E – Violation of privacy by circulating explicit content  

The next hearing is scheduled for April 9, 2024, as the SIT probe continues.  

Case Background: Allegations Against Prajwal Revanna  

The case involves shocking allegations that Prajwal Revanna, the grandson of former PM H.D. Deve Gowda, repeatedly raped his domestic help at his family’s farmhouse. The first incident reportedly occurred in 2021 during the COVID-19 lockdown.  

Why Did the Victim Stay Silent?  

- The survivor alleged that Revanna recorded the assaults and threatened to leak the videos if she spoke out.  
- She quit her job but remained silent until leaked video of multiple victims surfaced online.  
- Reports suggest over 2,900 explicit videos were circulated on social media and porn sites, sparking nationwide outrage.  

Prajwal Revanna’s Arrest & Legal Battle 

- After the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Revanna fled to Germany but was arrested upon his return on May 31, 2024.  
- The Karnataka SIT, investigating the case, filed a chargesheet in August 2024, citing forensic evidence.  
- Revanna sought discharge, claiming political conspiracy and lack of evidence, but the court dismissed his plea.  

Court’s Strong Stand on the Case

The Bengaluru court ruled that:  
✔ Sufficient evidence exists to proceed with the trial.  
✔ The delay in filing the complaint (2021 assault, 2024 FIR) does not weaken the case.  
✔ No woman would falsely accuse someone of rape in India, given societal stigma.  
✔ The SIT has legal authority to investigate and file charges.  

Next Steps in the Prajwal Revanna Case  

- The trial will continue, with the next hearing on April 9.  
- The Karnataka SIT will present forensic and digital evidence.  
- Revanna remains in judicial custody as the case unfolds.  

Why This Case Matters

This high-profile sexual assault case has drawn national attention due to:  
🔴 Political connections (JD(S) leader, Deve Gowda’s grandson)  
🔴 Shocking scale of abuse (2,900+ videos leaked)  
🔴 Legal implications for powerful figures accused of sexual crimes  

Legal Representation

- Senior Advocate Aruna Shyam & Advocate Arun G defended Prajwal Revanna.  
- The Karnataka CID’s SIT is leading the prosecution.  

Stay tuned with THE LEGAL CATALYST for latest updates.


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