New Delhi: In a significant legal development, a Bengaluru court on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of suspended JDS leader Prajwal Revanna, who faces serious charges of rape and sexual assault in multiple cases across Karnataka. Revanna, the former MP for Hassan, is currently in the custody of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to investigate the allegations against him.Revanna is accused of sexually assaulting over 200 womenRevanna is accused of sexually assaulting several women in Karnatakas Hassan district. Disturbingly, he allegedly recorded these acts on video. These explicit clips surfaced just days before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, causing a major scandal. The leaked videos, purportedly showing Revanna committing the assaults, have intensified public outrage and legal scrutiny.Grandson of former PM HD Deve GowdaThe 33-year-old Revanna is the grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and the nephew of former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy. Despite his influential family background, the gravity of the allegations has led to swift actions against him. The Janata Dal Secular (JDS) suspended Revanna from the party following the revelations.SIT is investigating the matterThe SIT, formed by the Congress-led Karnataka government, is meticulously probing the sex crime charges against Revanna. The investigation gained momentum after the discovery of pen drives containing thousands of explicit videos allegedly featuring Revanna. The SITs task is to uncover the extent of Revannas actions and ensure justice for the victims.Revannas arrest and the subsequent legal proceedings are likely to have significant political ramifications, especially in the lead-up to the upcoming elections. The case highlights issues of sexual violence and abuse of power, prompting calls for stringent legal actions and reforms.
