Prajwal Revanna told the Karnataka High Court that the rape case and other charges against him were filed due to political motives. His counsel argued that multiple complaints surfaced suddenly and the investigation was biased.
The Supreme Court denied Karnataka Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni’s request for more time to surrender regarding the 2016 murder of BJP leader Yogesh Gowda. His bail was revoked due to attempts to influence witnesses. The court emphasized the need for expeditious trial proceedings without being influenced by the bail cancellation context.
The Supreme Court of India has stayed trial proceedings against Karnataka BJP MLC CT Ravi, accused of making sexist remarks against Congress leader Laxmi Hebbalkar during a legislative session in December 2024. Ravi claims legal immunity for comments made in the House, while the incident has sparked political tensions between BJP and Congress.
A Special Court in Bengaluru has ordered the filing of an FIR against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and other BJP leaders, including JP Nadda, over allegations of extortion linked to the electoral bonds scheme. The complaint claims that corporate entities were coerced into purchasing bonds, with the Enforcement Directorate reportedly using raids to exert pressure.
