The Supreme Court Today (April 21) deferred its verdict on the plea by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader BS Yediyurappa to quash a land denotification from 2011, after noting that it raised certain legal questions that were already slated to be considered by a larger bench.
Karnataka: Today, 14th March, The Karnataka High Court has temporarily stayed the trial court’s February 28 order, which had taken judicial notice (cognisance) of a sexual harassment case filed against former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act).
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Karnataka High Court today postponed the hearing to dismiss the POCSO case against former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa until July 26. Yediyurappa has been granted dispensation from appearing in court on July 15 for an alleged sexual harassment case involving a minor. The CID has filed a chargesheet, and the case dates back to February.
Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has been summoned to appear in court on July 15 in connection with a POCSO Act case, accused of sexually assaulting a minor girl. The summons followed a chargesheet filed by the Karnataka Police’s CID on June 27. The case was registered based on a complaint filed by the victim’s mother, who has since passed away.
Today(on 28th June),The Karnataka High Court is set to hear BS Yediyurappa’s plea to dismiss charges of alleged sexual assault involving a minor, alongside his anticipatory bail plea. Recently, the Karnataka Police filed a chargesheet under the POCSO Act against Yediyurappa in a special court, marking a significant development in the case.
Today(on 17th June),Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa appeared before the CID for inquiry into a POCSO case alleging his involvement in molesting a minor girl. Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra expressed confidence in the legal process, affirming Yediyurappa’s cooperation with the investigation.
Today(14th June),The Karnataka High Court has granted a stay on the arrest of BJP leader BS Yediyurappa in a POCSO Act case, questioning the necessity for immediate detention and rejecting the state’s claim of notice evasion. The Court emphasized careful consideration before arrest and detention, highlighting Yediyurappa’s commitment to appear for investigation. The allegations involve serious accusations and raised doubts about the complainant’s credibility.
A Bengaluru court issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in a POCSO case. The BJP leader is charged with sexual harassment. The incident allegedly occurred during a meeting at his residence. Yediyurappa has denied the allegations and filed a petition to quash the FIR against him in the Karnataka High Court.
Today (15th March):Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa has been charged under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl during a meeting on February 2. The charges fall under sections 8 of POCSO and 354 A. Yediyurappa has denied the allegations and is cooperating with the police. The case is under investigation, and further details are awaited.