Prajwal Revanna moves Karnataka HC again for bail in rape case, cites trial delay
Bengaluru, Jun 24 (PTI): Former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna once again approached the Karnataka High Court on Tuesday, seeking bail in the high-profile sexual assault and rape case registered against him.
The court had earlier denied his bail plea, citing the gravity of the allegations and the potential risk of witness tampering.
During the latest hearing, Senior Advocate Prabhuling K Navadgi, appearing for Revanna, argued that there has been a significant change in circumstances since the previous bail order.
He contended that the prolonged delay in proceedings before the trial court was sufficient reason to reconsider Revanna’s plea for bail.
Navadgi also pointed out that the complaint was lodged four years after the alleged incident. He argued that the survivor did not initially accuse Revanna under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (rape) and that the specific charges were introduced only during the recording of her statement.
While stating that Revanna had no intention of obstructing the trial, counsel maintained that continued incarceration was unjustified, particularly due to procedural delays.
However, the state government strongly opposed the bail request. It submitted that the delay was not on the part of the prosecution but rather due to Revanna’s conduct in court, including frequently summoning defence witnesses and allegedly behaving disruptively to slow down the process.
After hearing both sides, the HC adjourned the matter for further hearing at a later date.
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Priyanka Gandhi urges Nitin Gadkari to expedite road projects in Kerala's Wayanad
Wayanad/New Delhi (PTI): Congress MP from Wayanad Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday said she met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, seeking his intervention to expedite pending road infrastructure works in her constituency, including those aimed at addressing landslide issues at the Thamarassery pass.
Sharing photographs of the meeting on the social media platform 'X', Priyanka said Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, heard her concerns and sought updates from the relevant officials.
In her post, she expressed hope that the pressing issues she raised, which directly affect public safety and daily life, would receive the attention and urgency they deserve.
“Met respected Gadkari to raise issues concerning my constituency, Wayanad, and urged that pending works be expedited without further delay. He was kind enough to hear my concerns and get updates from the relevant officers,” she said.
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“I sincerely hope these pressing issues, which directly affect people’s safety and daily lives, will receive the attention and urgency they deserve,” she added.
A day earlier, Priyanka had sought an appointment with Gadkari in Parliament, saying she had been seeking an opportunity since June to discuss issues related to her constituency.
Responding to her request, the minister had said his doors were always open and that she could meet him at any time.
She subsequently met him at his office later the same day.
Met respected Shri @nitin_gadkari to raise issues concerning my constituency, Wayanad, and urged that pending works be expedited without further delay.
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) December 19, 2025
He was kind enough to hear my concerns and get an update from the relevant officers.
I sincerely hope these pressing issues… pic.twitter.com/UkxnXP6gxn
