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Karnataka HC Quashes Section 354 Charge Against H D Revanna, Flags 354A for Limitation Test

The judge relied on the domestic worker’s original complaint rather than the police report, requiring a fresh look at whether the delay can be excused.

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Overview

  • Justice M I Arun issued the order on November 19, granting partial relief to the JD(S) MLA by dropping the outraging‑modesty charge.
  • The court found the complainant’s initial account supports only a sexual harassment offence under Section 354A for Revanna, noting the more serious allegations focus on his son.
  • Because Section 354A is punishable by up to three years, the court said the allegation is prima facie subject to the three‑year limitation under Section 468 of the CrPC.
  • The case was remanded to the special court for MPs and MLAs to decide whether to condone the delay under Section 473 and to reassess cognisance on the 354A count.
  • The FIR was filed on April 28, 2024 by a former domestic worker; although a chargesheet was later filed and cognisance taken, the High Court held Revanna’s quashing plea remained maintainable.