A Delhi court accepted the police closure report in the POCSO case against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, citing a lack of evidence and support from the minor’s statement. The case is officially closed after the girl retracted her allegations, indicating no grounds for further legal action.
NEW DELHI: CJI Sanjiv Khanna took the matter very seriously and convened a collegium meeting. He remarked, “बहुत गंभीर” (“very serious”) and suggested that Justice Verma should be transferred. According to reports, Justice Yashwant Verma was not at home when a fire broke out at his residence. His wife immediately called the fire brigade. While extinguishing the fire, firefighters stumbled upon stacks of currency notes in one of the rooms. The police and Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna were informed about the incident.
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).
Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri granted interim bail to former MLA Kuldeep Singh Senger until December 20, 2024, due to delays in his release stemming from a conviction for raping a minor in Unnao. His bail is primarily for medical treatment at AIIMS, following previous court hearings addressing his medical needs.
on Friday(26th July),The Karnataka High Court has postponed the hearing of B.S. Yediyurappa’s petition to dismiss a POCSO case against him for a week, giving him temporary protection from arrest. Yediyurappa, a BJP leader, faces allegations of sexual harassment involving a minor. The court’s decision grants him a brief respite as he contests the allegations.
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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.
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.
On Sunday(16th June), Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti criticized Karnataka High Court’s decision to stay BJP leader B S Yediyurappa’s arrest in a POCSO case, citing selective justice. Mufti highlighted contrasts in treatment of political figures across parties and expressed concerns about influence on legal actions. Yediyurappa faces allegations of sexual assault against a minor, with the case sparking significant public interest and debate.
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.