Former MP Prajwal Revanna Convicted in Rape Case
A special court in Bengaluru, India, has convicted Prajwal Revanna, a former Member of Parliament, in one of the rape cases filed against him. The verdict, delivered on Friday, August 1, 2025, is a significant development in a scandal that has shaken the political landscape of Karnataka.
Key Details of the Conviction:
The Case: The conviction is related to the rape of a 47-year-old woman who worked as a domestic helper for the Revanna family. The victim alleged that Prajwal Revanna repeatedly raped her in 2021 at the family's farmhouse and residence and recorded the acts on his mobile phone.
The Verdict: The special court for elected representatives found Revanna guilty of rape and several other related charges. The court is expected to announce the punishment on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Reports from inside the courtroom indicate that Revanna, who has been in custody since May 2024, became emotional upon hearing the verdict.
Legal Charges: Revanna was convicted under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including Section 376(2)(k) (raping a woman over whom one has control or power) and Section 376(2)(n) (repeatedly raping the same woman), along with charges for sexual harassment, voyeurism, and criminal intimidation.
Trial Process: The trial was completed in a swift timeframe, with the prosecution presenting the testimony of 26 witnesses and 180 documents. Key evidence included the victim's testimony, as well as digital and forensic evidence that helped to corroborate her claims and matched video clips to the locations where the assaults allegedly occurred.
Wider Context: This is the first verdict in a series of cases against Prajwal Revanna. The scandal, which became public just before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, involved the circulation of explicit videos allegedly featuring him. The controversy led to his suspension from the Janata Dal (Secular) party, and both his father, H.D. Revanna, and mother, Bhavani Revanna, have also faced legal charges related to the scandal, including accusations of kidnapping a survivor to prevent her from testifying.
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