Karnataka HC Halts Summons Against Former CM Yediyurappa in POCSO Case
The High Court granted interim relief, staying the summons and taking cognizance of the case, while the BJP claims the allegations are politically motivated.
- The Karnataka High Court has stayed a summons requiring former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa to appear in court on March 15 in a POCSO case.
- The case stems from allegations of sexual harassment filed by the mother of a 17-year-old girl, based on an incident alleged to have occurred in February 2024 at Yediyurappa’s residence.
- The Criminal Investigation Department filed a charge sheet in June 2024, accusing Yediyurappa and three associates of offenses under the POCSO Act and sections of the Indian Penal Code, including sexual harassment and destruction of evidence.
- Yediyurappa has denied the allegations, claiming they are politically motivated, and the BJP has echoed this stance, calling it a conspiracy by the ruling Congress government.
- The High Court had previously granted Yediyurappa anticipatory bail, preventing his arrest and exempting him from mandatory court appearances during the trial process.
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