Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Prajwal Revanna Appeals Rape Conviction in Karnataka High Court
Prajwal Revanna, who used to be a member of parliament, was found guilty of rape and was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison.
He's now asking a higher court to look at his case again.
He says there are mistakes in what the woman who accused him said and in the evidence that was used against him.
The woman, who was working at his family's farm, said he hurt her twice.
The court used things like videos, DNA, and clothes to say he was guilty.
Now, Revanna wants the court to review his case again.
Prajwal Revanna has appealed his conviction in a rape case.
He was sentenced to life imprisonment by a special court.
The court also imposed a fine, most of which is to be paid to the victim.
Revanna contests the verdict due to alleged contradictions in testimony.
Four cases of rape and sexual harassment are registered against him.
- Who
- Prajwal Revanna, a former MP, and a 48-year-old woman.
- What
- Revanna is appealing his conviction in a rape case.
- When
- The conviction occurred last month, with the appeal filed recently.
- Where
- Karnataka High Court and a special court in Bengaluru.
- Why
- Revanna claims inconsistencies in the victim's testimony and evidence.
- Defendant
- Prajwal Revanna, former MP
- Conviction
- Rape and sexual abuse
- Sentence
- Life imprisonment
- Fine
- Rs 11.50 lakh (Rs 11.25 lakh to victim)
- Appeal Filed
- Karnataka High Court