On Wednesday, a Bengaluru Special Court denied suspended JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna's request for anticipatory bail. Revanna is accused of sexually assaulting many women in a sex scandal case.

On Wednesday, a Bengaluru Special Court denied suspended JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna's request for anticipatory bail. Revanna is accused of sexually assaulting many women in a sex scandal case. The bail plea was made by Revanna's attorney but the special court for Elected Representative dismissed it. This comes on the heels of Revanna's speculated return to India. Official sources told the news agency PTI that Revanna purchased a return ticket to Bengaluru from Munich on May 30. He is scheduled to arrive in Bengaluru in the early hours of May 31. Prajwal Revanna is expected to arrive at Kempegowda International Airport and the SIT will most likely arrest him the moment he lands. Prajwal Revanna, the grandson of JD(S) leader HD Deve Gowda is facing charges in an alleged rape and sexual harassment case involving a 47-year-old house help. He is still at large, having reportedly fled to Germany on April 27, a day after the Hassan Lok Sabha segment went to elections. Also read: Swati Maliwal assault case: Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar challenges arrest in Delhi High Court After an application by the SIT, the Special Court for Elected Representatives on May 18 issued an arrest warrant for Prajwal Revanna. Prajwal's father, JD(S) MLA HD Revanna was detained by the Special Investigation Team for allegedly kidnapping the woman his son harassed. Bhavani Revanna, the mother of Prajwal Revanna, has filed a plea for anticipatory bail at the special court for elected representatives as she fears being arrested in connection with her husband's kidnapping case. In addition to requesting the cancellation of the interim anticipatory bail granted to HD Revanna in the same case, the SIT filed objections to the anticipatory bail being granted to her. The anticipatory bail order for Bhavani Revanna order is reserved for May 31. (With inputs from agencies)

Karnataka sex scandal case: Bengaluru court denies Prajwal Revanna’s request for pre-arrest bail

Karnataka sex abuse case accused Prajwal Revanna has said that he will appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on May 31 and cooperate in the probe linked to the alleged obscene video case.

Revanna, in a self-made video which he released on Monday (May 27), said that he was currently out on a "pre-planned" trip and that there was no case filed against him when Karnataka went into polling for the Lok Sabha elections on April 26.

In the video, he also claimed that a political conspiracy was orchestrated against him as he was making significant progress in the field of politics.

The JDS MP from Hassan has been absconding after being accused of sexual harassment by a woman who worked in his household. He reportedly fled to Germany in the month of April.

He also extended an apology to his family, party supporters and the people of the state.

"Namaskara, firstly I apologise to my parents, my grandfather, Kumaraswamy and my party workers and people of the state. I didn't inform where I am. When elections were held on (April) 26th, there was no case on me and no SIT was formed then, my foreign trip was pre-planned. That's why I came to foreign. I came to know about it through YouTube and the news. Then SIT notice was also served to me. Then through my X account I asked for seven days time to appear," Revanna said in the self-made video released on Monday.

He further said that he went into depression and isolated himself after Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi started discussing about the issue in open forums, accusing the opposition of hatching a conspiracy.

"When I asked for 7 days' time to appear, Rahul Gandhi and many other Congress leaders started talking about it and me in open forums. A political conspiracy was hatched against me, then I went to depression and isolated myself. That's why I apologised, even after that many in Hassan hatched conspiracy against me as I'm growing in politics, by looking at all this, I stayed away," he said.

"On 31st Friday, 10 am, I'll appear before SIT and provide all information related to investigation, I'll cooperate with the SIT investigation, I have a lot of faith in judiciary, I believe in god and judiciary, that's why I'll appear on Friday 31st in front of the SIT," Revanna added.

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<h2>Deve Gowda issues 'stern warning' to grandson Prajwal Revanna to return to India</h2>

This comes after former Indian prime minister and JD (S) party supremo HD Deve Gowda issued a stern warning to his grandson Revanna, asking him to return to India and face the law.

Gowda shared a statement on his official X handle that asked Revanna to surrender before the police.

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He also said that if found guilty, his grandson should not be spared and be given the harshest punishment under the law.&nbsp;

"At this juncture, I can do only one thing; I can issue a stern warning to Prajwal and ask him to return from wherever he is and surrender before the police. He should subject himself to the legal process," the former Indian prime minister said in a statement.

He then clarified that it was "not an appeal that I am making, it is a warning that I am issuing".

"If he does not heed this warning, he will have to face my anger and anger of all his family members. The law will take care of the accusations against him, but not listening to the family will ensure his total isolation. If he has any respect left for me, he has to return immediately," Gowda said.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also wrote to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cancel Revanna's diplomatic passport "along with prompt and concerted actions to secure his return to India."

(With inputs from agencies)

Karnataka sex abuse case accused Prajwal Revanna has said that he will appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on May 31 and cooperate in the probe linked to the alleged obscene video case.

Karnataka sex abuse case accused Prajwal Revanna has said that he will appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on May 31 and cooperate in the probe linked to the alleged obscene video case. Revanna, in a self-made video which he released on Monday (May 27), said that he was currently out on a "pre-planned" trip and that there was no case filed against him when Karnataka went into polling for the Lok Sabha elections on April 26. In the video, he also claimed that a political conspiracy was orchestrated against him as he was making significant progress in the field of politics. The JDS MP from Hassan has been absconding after being accused of sexual harassment by a woman who worked in his household. He reportedly fled to Germany in the month of April. He also extended an apology to his family, party supporters and the people of the state. "Namaskara, firstly I apologise to my parents, my grandfather, Kumaraswamy and my party workers and people of the state. I didn't inform where I am. When elections were held on (April) 26th, there was no case on me and no SIT was formed then, my foreign trip was pre-planned. That's why I came to foreign. I came to know about it through YouTube and the news. Then SIT notice was also served to me. Then through my X account I asked for seven days time to appear," Revanna said in the self-made video released on Monday. He further said that he went into depression and isolated himself after Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi started discussing about the issue in open forums, accusing the opposition of hatching a conspiracy. "When I asked for 7 days' time to appear, Rahul Gandhi and many other Congress leaders started talking about it and me in open forums. A political conspiracy was hatched against me, then I went to depression and isolated myself. That's why I apologised, even after that many in Hassan hatched conspiracy against me as I'm growing in politics, by looking at all this, I stayed away," he said. "On 31st Friday, 10 am, I'll appear before SIT and provide all information related to investigation, I'll cooperate with the SIT investigation, I have a lot of faith in judiciary, I believe in god and judiciary, that's why I'll appear on Friday 31st in front of the SIT," Revanna added. Also read: Karnataka sex abuse case: Jaishankar says MEA got request to impound Prajwal Revanna's passport only on May 21 Deve Gowda issues 'stern warning' to grandson Prajwal Revanna to return to India This comes after former Indian prime minister and JD (S) party supremo HD Deve Gowda issued a stern warning to his grandson Revanna, asking him to return to India and face the law. Gowda shared a statement on his official X handle that asked Revanna to surrender before the police. I have issued a warning to @iPrajwalRevanna to return immediately from wherever he is and subject himself to the legal process. He should not test my patience any further. pic.twitter.com/kCMuNJOvAo — H D Deve Gowda (@H_D_Devegowda) May 23, 2024 × He also said that if found guilty, his grandson should not be spared and be given the harshest punishment under the law. "At this juncture, I can do only one thing; I can issue a stern warning to Prajwal and ask him to return from wherever he is and surrender before the police. He should subject himself to the legal process," the former Indian prime minister said in a statement. He then clarified that it was "not an appeal that I am making, it is a warning that I am issuing". "If he does not heed this warning, he will have to face my anger and anger of all his family members. The law will take care of the accusations against him, but not listening to the family will ensure his total isolation. If he has any respect left for me, he has to return immediately," Gowda said. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also wrote to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cancel Revanna's diplomatic passport "along with prompt and concerted actions to secure his return to India." (With inputs from agencies)

Karnataka sex abuse case: Prajwal Revanna says will appear before police on May 31, cooperate in probe

Former Karnataka Minister and JD(S) MLA HD Revanna was granted interim bail in connection with a sexual harassment case on Thursday (May 16).&nbsp;

The development came days after he got a conditional bail in the kidnapping case linked to the 'obscene video' case.

The 42nd Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court (ACMM) gave interim relief to Revanna till Friday (May 17).

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A case of sexual harassment involving a 47-year-old house help was registered against Revanna, his son Prajwal Revanna who is also a MP, on April 28. HD Revanna had earlier submitted a bail application in connection with the case.

The Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing the alleged sexual abuse charges, had sent notices to HD Revanna and Prajwal to cooperate in the investigation, but both of them skipped it.

On Thursday, Revanna applied for anticipatory bail, SIT objected to this and asked for his custody or that he be remanded in judicial custody. The SIT further said that the court should reject his bail plea, reported news agency ANI.

After hearing both sides, the court decided to hear the matter again on Friday and till then gave relief to Revanna.&nbsp;

On Monday, a Special Court for elected representatives granted conditional bail to Revanna in the kidnapping case, setting the bond at ₹5 lakh. Following this, he was released from jail.

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Revanna faces accusations of kidnapping one of the women allegedly sexually abused by his son, MP Prajwal, as depicted in leaked videos. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) subsequently arrested Revanna on May 4 in connection with the case.

<h2>What is the case against Revannas</h2>

HD Revanna and his son, Prajwal Revanna, are facing a SIT probe, constituted by the Karnataka government, over allegations of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation against the duo following a complaint by a woman who worked in their household.

The woman had claimed that the father-son duo had sexually abused her at the MLA's house. 
HD Revanna, along with his associate, were booked under Sections 364A (kidnapping for ransom), 365 (kidnapping with intent to cause harm), and 34 (common intention) of the IPC.

The FIR, registered by KR Nagar police, lists HD Revanna as accused number one and another man, identified as Babanna, as accused number two.

Prajwal is believed to have&nbsp;fled to Germany amid the ingoing sexual harrassment case against him.

(With inputs from agencies)

Former Karnataka Minister and JD(S) MLA HD Revanna was granted interim bail in connection with a sexual harassment case on Thursday (May 16). The development came days after he got a conditional bail in the kidnapping case linked to the 'obscene video' case.

Former Karnataka Minister and JD(S) MLA HD Revanna was granted interim bail in connection with a sexual harassment case on Thursday (May 16). The development came days after he got a conditional bail in the kidnapping case linked to the 'obscene video' case. The 42nd Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court (ACMM) gave interim relief to Revanna till Friday (May 17). Also read: HD Revanna granted conditional bail in kidnap case A case of sexual harassment involving a 47-year-old house help was registered against Revanna, his son Prajwal Revanna who is also a MP, on April 28. HD Revanna had earlier submitted a bail application in connection with the case. The Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing the alleged sexual abuse charges, had sent notices to HD Revanna and Prajwal to cooperate in the investigation, but both of them skipped it. On Thursday, Revanna applied for anticipatory bail, SIT objected to this and asked for his custody or that he be remanded in judicial custody. The SIT further said that the court should reject his bail plea, reported news agency ANI. After hearing both sides, the court decided to hear the matter again on Friday and till then gave relief to Revanna. On Monday, a Special Court for elected representatives granted conditional bail to Revanna in the kidnapping case, setting the bond at ₹5 lakh. Following this, he was released from jail. Also read: New twist in Karnataka sex scandal: Woman alleges she was forced to file false case Revanna faces accusations of kidnapping one of the women allegedly sexually abused by his son, MP Prajwal, as depicted in leaked videos. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) subsequently arrested Revanna on May 4 in connection with the case. What is the case against Revannas HD Revanna and his son, Prajwal Revanna, are facing a SIT probe, constituted by the Karnataka government, over allegations of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation against the duo following a complaint by a woman who worked in their household. The woman had claimed that the father-son duo had sexually abused her at the MLA's house. HD Revanna, along with his associate, were booked under Sections 364A (kidnapping for ransom), 365 (kidnapping with intent to cause harm), and 34 (common intention) of the IPC. The FIR, registered by KR Nagar police, lists HD Revanna as accused number one and another man, identified as Babanna, as accused number two. Prajwal is believed to have fled to Germany amid the ingoing sexual harrassment case against him. (With inputs from agencies)

India: JD(S) MLA HD Revanna granted another interim bail in sexual harassment case until Friday

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised

Another woman has come forward with damning allegations against suspended Janata Dal (Secular) party leader Prajwal Revanna and his father HD Revanna.&nbsp;

The woman whose identity remains protected as per reports revealed that her mother was raped by the JD(S) leader around four to five years back at Revanna's Bengaluru residence.

<h2>Tales of manipulation&nbsp;</h2>

The woman alleged that not only did Prajwal Revanna rape her mother, but between 2020 and 2021, he manipulated her into stripping on video call. She alleged that he would threaten harm to her mother and her, forcing her to remove her clothes.

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"He used to call me and ask me to remove my clothes. He would call on my mother's mobile and force me to answer the video calls. When I refused, he threatened to harm me and my mother," she said as quoted by India Today.

"Our family supported us when they learned about the incidents and then we filed a complaint," she added.&nbsp;

She revealed that not only was her mother "raped and sexually harassed by Prajwal Revanna. She was sexually harassed by HD Revanna, too."

"Prajwal used to threaten my mother that if she didn't cooperate, he would snatch my father (her husband's job, make him unemployed, and even rape me (her daughter)," the woman said. 
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She also said that because of the complaint, her father was sacked from his job.

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"She (my mother) used to come home only once in four to five months. She was harassed so much that she would only call us late at night, at around 1 or 2 am. She hardly used to talk to us. They treated my mother like a slave and assaulted my father," she alleged.

Calling Revanna a 'habitual offender', the woman also claimed that her family was forced to sell their land due to the constant harassment.

<h2>House Help&nbsp;faced harassment at Revanna's hand</h2>

The woman, as per the report, also confirmed that Revanna, who has served as an MP from Karnataka's Hassan, would also sexually harass female house helps at his residence.&nbsp;

"Yes, it's true that Revanna would sexually harass the female servants under the pretext of giving them fruits, while Prajwal raped my mother."

"As of now, only three people have come out and spoken about these incidents in public. Three more servants haven't spoken about these atrocities. They were also sexually abused by them," she added.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised Another woman has come forward with damning allegations against suspended Janata Dal (Secular) party leader Prajwal Revanna and his father HD Revanna.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised Another woman has come forward with damning allegations against suspended Janata Dal (Secular) party leader Prajwal Revanna and his father HD Revanna. The woman whose identity remains protected as per reports revealed that her mother was raped by the JD(S) leader around four to five years back at Revanna's Bengaluru residence. Tales of manipulation The woman alleged that not only did Prajwal Revanna rape her mother, but between 2020 and 2021, he manipulated her into stripping on video call. She alleged that he would threaten harm to her mother and her, forcing her to remove her clothes. Also read | Karnataka sex tape row: Explicit videos of Prajwal Revanna circulated by police, claims HD Kumaraswamy "He used to call me and ask me to remove my clothes. He would call on my mother's mobile and force me to answer the video calls. When I refused, he threatened to harm me and my mother," she said as quoted by India Today. "Our family supported us when they learned about the incidents and then we filed a complaint," she added. She revealed that not only was her mother "raped and sexually harassed by Prajwal Revanna. She was sexually harassed by HD Revanna, too." "Prajwal used to threaten my mother that if she didn't cooperate, he would snatch my father (her husband's job, make him unemployed, and even rape me (her daughter)," the woman said. She also said that because of the complaint, her father was sacked from his job. Also read | BJP leader Deveraje Gowda taken into police custody in Karnataka sex scandal "She (my mother) used to come home only once in four to five months. She was harassed so much that she would only call us late at night, at around 1 or 2 am. She hardly used to talk to us. They treated my mother like a slave and assaulted my father," she alleged. Calling Revanna a 'habitual offender', the woman also claimed that her family was forced to sell their land due to the constant harassment. House Help faced harassment at Revanna's hand The woman, as per the report, also confirmed that Revanna, who has served as an MP from Karnataka's Hassan, would also sexually harass female house helps at his residence. "Yes, it's true that Revanna would sexually harass the female servants under the pretext of giving them fruits, while Prajwal raped my mother." "As of now, only three people have come out and spoken about these incidents in public. Three more servants haven't spoken about these atrocities. They were also sexually abused by them," she added. (With inputs from agencies)

Karnataka sex scandal: Woman alleges Revanna forced her to strip on video calls, raped her mother

In a major development in the sex video scandal involving JDS MP Prajwal Revanna, the National Commission for Women (NCW) stated that one of the woman complainants claimed that she was forced to file the complaint. Watch in for more details!

Prajwal Revanna Sex Abuse: NCW claims Revanna sex scandal is a false case

Prajwal Revanna Sex Abuse Row: NCW claims Revanna sex scandal is a false case

In a twist to the&nbsp;Karnataka sex video scandal involving JD (S) parliamentarian Prajwal Revanna, India's National Commission for Women (NCW) said on Thursday (May 9) that one of the complainants in the case has claimed that she was forced to lodge a false complaint.

The complainant informed that a group of people claiming to be cops forced her to lodge a false complaint after being threatened with harassment.

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NCW further stated that the woman has sought protection for her and her family.

Following the revelation, former chief minister and JD (S) state President HD Kumaraswamy on Thursday accused the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case of threatening the victims with prostitution to extract false statements.

Kumaraswamy said, “The SIT officers are threatening the victims that if they don't make statements in favour of the Congress government, they will be charged with prostitution.”&nbsp;

"The investigating officers are visiting the victims and threatening them. Isn't it true that SIT officers are intimidating the victims with the threat of false prostitution charges? Is this how the investigation is being carried out?" asked Kumaraswamy, a former chief minister of the southern state.

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"Where is the woman who was rescued from the kidnapping. Why hasn't she been brought before the court? Do you support the distribution of private videos involving the victims?" Kumaraswamy asked Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, who previously described the sex video row as the biggest sex scandal in the world.

<h2>Who is Prajwal Revanna, embroiled in the sex scandal?&nbsp;</h2>

Prajwal Revanna is the grandson of former prime minister and JD (S) supremo H D Deve Gowda. Prajwal defeated BJP's A Manju by 140,000 votes in Hassan in the 2019 Lok Sabha election.

He is seeking re-election from the seat as the BJP-JD(S) alliance's joint candidate and is facing competition from 31-year-old Congress candidate Shreyas M Patel, who is the grandson of Puttaswamy Gowda.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-election-2024/lok-sabha-elections-2024-live-updates-716513">Karnataka MP Prajwal Revanna suspended from JDS</a>

As per his election affidavit, Revanna declared assets worth Rs 408.5 million&nbsp;which displayed a substantial increase in his assets from 2019. &nbsp;

His father H D Revanna, who is the elder son of Deve Gowda, is a former minister and an MLA from Holenarsipura.

As the controversy erupted, Prajwal Revanna flew to Germany on the morning of April 28. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

In a twist to the Karnataka sex video scandal involving JD (S) parliamentarian Prajwal Revanna, India's National Commission for Women (NCW) said on Thursday (May 9) that one of the complainants in the case has claimed that she was forced to lodge a false complaint.

In a twist to the Karnataka sex video scandal involving JD (S) parliamentarian Prajwal Revanna, India's National Commission for Women (NCW) said on Thursday (May 9) that one of the complainants in the case has claimed that she was forced to lodge a false complaint. The complainant informed that a group of people claiming to be cops forced her to lodge a false complaint after being threatened with harassment. Also read: Deve Gowda's grandson Prajwal Revanna sex scandal NCW further stated that the woman has sought protection for her and her family. Following the revelation, former chief minister and JD (S) state President HD Kumaraswamy on Thursday accused the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case of threatening the victims with prostitution to extract false statements. Kumaraswamy said, “The SIT officers are threatening the victims that if they don't make statements in favour of the Congress government, they will be charged with prostitution.” "The investigating officers are visiting the victims and threatening them. Isn't it true that SIT officers are intimidating the victims with the threat of false prostitution charges? Is this how the investigation is being carried out?" asked Kumaraswamy, a former chief minister of the southern state. Also read: India: Prajwal Revanna accused of 'sexual assault' "Where is the woman who was rescued from the kidnapping. Why hasn't she been brought before the court? Do you support the distribution of private videos involving the victims?" Kumaraswamy asked Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, who previously described the sex video row as the biggest sex scandal in the world. Who is Prajwal Revanna, embroiled in the sex scandal? Prajwal Revanna is the grandson of former prime minister and JD (S) supremo H D Deve Gowda. Prajwal defeated BJP's A Manju by 140,000 votes in Hassan in the 2019 Lok Sabha election. He is seeking re-election from the seat as the BJP-JD(S) alliance's joint candidate and is facing competition from 31-year-old Congress candidate Shreyas M Patel, who is the grandson of Puttaswamy Gowda. Also read: Karnataka MP Prajwal Revanna suspended from JDS As per his election affidavit, Revanna declared assets worth Rs 408.5 million which displayed a substantial increase in his assets from 2019. His father H D Revanna, who is the elder son of Deve Gowda, is a former minister and an MLA from Holenarsipura. As the controversy erupted, Prajwal Revanna flew to Germany on the morning of April 28. (With inputs from agencies)

New twist in Karnataka sex scandal: Woman alleges she was forced to file false case

Karnataka JD(S) MLA and former Minister H D Revanna, who is facing kidnapping charges, was remanded to judicial custody till May 14 by a Magisterial court on Wednesday. Watch in for more details!

Prajwal Revanna Sex Abuse Row: Karnataka MLA HD Revanna sent to judicial custody till May 14

Karnataka's former Chief Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday alleged that the pen drive containing obscene videos purportedly linked to the incumbent Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna was circulated by police officers and demanded a thorough probe by the CBI into the incident. Watch in for more details!