Karnataka High Court
Karnataka High Court Rejects Former MP Prajwal Revanna's Plea to Suspend Life Sentence in Rape Case
Dec 04, 2025 01:12 pm CST
The Karnataka High Court has denied former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna's request to suspend his life sentence in a rape case involving a household worker. The court cited the gravity of his offences, multiple pending cases, and risk of witness tampering as reasons for refusing bail. Revanna faces four separate cases of sexual assault, with evidence including video footage and DNA analysis supporting his conviction.
Supreme Court Stays POCSO Trial Against Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa: Legal Challenge Continues
Dec 02, 2025 05:55 pm CST
The Supreme Court has temporarily halted trial proceedings against former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in a POCSO Act case. The court issued this stay while hearing his challenge to the Karnataka High Court's refusal to dismiss sexual harassment allegations. Yediyurappa's legal team argues that key evidence was ignored, while the case stems from allegations that he molested a 17-year-old girl during a visit to his residence.
Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa Summoned in POCSO Case: Court Orders December 2 Appearance
Nov 18, 2025 09:29 pm CST
Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa faces legal trouble as a special court summons him in a child sexual abuse case. The Karnataka High Court refused to cancel the POCSO Act case against him, with allegations stemming from an incident at his Bengaluru residence in February last year involving a 17-year-old girl.
Karnataka High Court Lifts SIT Probe Stay in Controversial Dharmasthala Case Investigation
Nov 12, 2025 11:27 pm CST
The Karnataka High Court has lifted the stay on the Special Investigation Team's probe against activists in the Dharmasthala case, while instructing the SIT not to harass the individuals during investigation. The case involves serious allegations of mass killings at Dharmasthala, with activists Girish Mattennavar, Mahesh Shetty Timarody, Vittal Gowda, and T. Jayath seeking to quash the FIR against them. The investigation began after whistleblower "masked man" Chinnayya claimed he was forced to bury rape and murder victims, though he was later arrested for allegedly providing false information.
Karnataka High Court Dismisses Government Appeal Against Public Gathering Restrictions
Nov 06, 2025 08:28 pm CST
The Karnataka High Court's Dharwad bench has dismissed the state government's appeal against a stay order on restrictions for private organizations holding events in public spaces. The court directed the Congress-led government to approach the single-judge bench that originally stayed the controversial order which opposition parties claim targeted RSS activities.
Former Supporters of Dharmasthala Mass Burial Case Now Seek FIR Cancellation in Karnataka High Court
Oct 30, 2025 10:30 pm CST
Four individuals who initially supported allegations of mass burials in Dharmasthala have petitioned the Karnataka High Court to dismiss the case, citing procedural violations in the SIT investigation. The court has granted an interim stay and prohibited coercive action against the petitioners while the case continues.
Karnataka High Court Suspends Government Order Restricting Public Gatherings Amid RSS-Congress Dispute
Oct 28, 2025 05:20 pm CST
The Karnataka High Court has temporarily paused a controversial order issued by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's government that required prior permission for gatherings of over 10 people in public spaces. This ruling comes amid escalating tensions between the Congress government and the RSS, with BJP alleging the order specifically targeted RSS activities. The government plans to appeal the court decision as political controversy continues over the use of public spaces and government property for organizational activities.
Karnataka High Court Dismisses Rape Case: Dating App Relationship Deemed Consensual
Oct 28, 2025 10:32 am CST
The Karnataka High Court has quashed rape charges against a 23-year-old man, ruling that his relationship with the complainant, which began on a dating app, was consensual. Justice M Nagaprasanna determined that their communications clearly indicated mutual consent, stating that disappointed relationships cannot typically be transformed into criminal offenses under law.
Legal Challenge to Bengaluru's Rs 17,000 Crore Tunnel Road Project: Environmental Concerns and Political Tensions
Oct 25, 2025 10:56 pm CST
Actor Prakash Belawadi files PIL against Bengaluru's Rs 17,000 crore Tunnel Road Project, citing environmental concerns and procedural lapses. BJP MP Tejasvi Surya represents the case while Deputy CM DK Shivakumar defends the 35km underground network designed to ease the city's traffic congestion.
Ola Electric Challenges FIR Following Employee's Suicide Alleging Workplace Harassment and Exploitation
Oct 20, 2025 04:55 pm CST
Ola Electric has moved the Karnataka High Court to challenge an FIR filed after the suicide of a 38-year-old homologation engineer who left a note accusing senior management of mental harassment and financial exploitation. The company claims the employee never raised complaints while employed and has received protective orders from the court while the investigation continues.