Bengaluru: HC upholds cognizance order against Yediyurappa in POCSO case
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has upheld the trial court’s decision to take cognizance and issue summons in the sexual assault case filed against former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa. The ruling comes as a major setback for Yediyurappa, as he will now have to face trial in the case involving allegations of sexual assault on a minor girl.
Justice M. I. Arun of the single-judge bench delivered the verdict on Thursday after completing the hearing on petitions filed by Yediyurappa and co-accused M. Arun, M. Rudresh, and G. Mariswamy. They had challenged the trial court’s order which had recently taken cognizance of the case.
The High Court upheld the trial court’s order to proceed with the case and to issue summons to the accused. However, it clarified that Yediyurappa should not be compelled to appear in court unnecessarily during the proceedings. If his presence is not required, the trial court should consider and allow any request for exemption from personal appearance, the order stated.
The High Court further observed that the trial court must independently evaluate the evidence before it, without being influenced by any observations made in its order. It also said the petitioners are free to file any applications before the trial court, including for discharge from the case. The detailed judgment copy is yet to be made available.
The case dates back to March 2024, when a complaint was filed against Yediyurappa at the Sadashivanagar Police Station. He was accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl at his residence in Bengaluru’s Dollars Colony. The complaint was filed by the victim’s mother.
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India moving towards becoming global economic powerhouse: Kovind
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
