Karnataka High Court Denies Bail in Rape Case Citing Ancient Wisdom and Gandhi's Philosophy on Women's Dignity

Sep 29, 2025 04:06 pm CST

The Karnataka High Court rejected bail for a rape suspect, invoking both Manusmriti and Mahatma Gandhi's teachings on respecting women. The case involves a 19-year-old Scheduled Tribe woman assaulted at Bengaluru's railway station, with Justice S Rachaiah emphasizing the survivor's trauma and the societal importance of protecting women's dignity and safety.