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.
The Karnataka High Court dismissed BJP MLC CT Ravi’s petition to cancel a criminal case regarding obscene remarks against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar, stating no relationship existed between his comments and legislative functions. The Court emphasized that immunity under Article 194 does not apply without a direct nexus to legislative duties.
Today, On 23rd January, The Karnataka High Court temporarily stayed police action against BJP’s CT Ravi over an obscene remark made about a Minister. The Court plans to evaluate whether the Speaker is the only authority to address this matter, given that it occurred on the floor of the house, or if an external agency can also conduct an investigation.
