Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Yediyurappa Argues Pocso Trial Clock Hasn't Started
In Karnataka, a former top official, Yediyurappa, is facing a case about a child's safety.
The law says these cases should be done in a year.
He says the year hasn't started yet.
The case began after a woman said he touched her daughter inappropriately.
His lawyer argues the clock starts when charges are made, not when the case is officially recognized.
The woman has also made other complaints against other people.
The court has heard arguments and will continue the hearing later.
Former Karnataka CM Yediyurappa argues the one-year trial period in a Pocso case against him hasn't begun.
The case concerns allegations of inappropriate touching made by a woman regarding her daughter.
The complainant filed several complaints against various individuals and entities.
Yediyurappa's counsel argues the trial commences upon framing charges, not cognizance.
The court adjourned the hearing, with the next session scheduled for September 2nd.
- Who
- Former Karnataka CM B.S. Yediyurappa and the complainant in a sexual assault case.
- What
- Yediyurappa is arguing the one-year trial period in a Pocso case against him hasn't begun.
- When
- The hearing took place recently and will resume on September 2nd.
- Where
- Karnataka High Court
- Why
- To determine when the trial period for the Pocso case began.
Yediyurappa's Perspective
Prosecution's Perspective
Trial Commencement
Yediyurappa's Perspective
The one-year trial period mandated by the Pocso Act hasn't begun.
Prosecution's Perspective
The prosecution argues that the trial period is active.
Complainant's Credibility
Yediyurappa's Perspective
The complainant's prior complaints should be considered.
Prosecution's Perspective
The prosecution says prior complaints have no bearing on the current case.
- Defendant
- B.S. Yediyurappa
- Case Type
- Pocso
- Allegation
- Inappropriate touching of a minor
- Complainant
- Woman alleging the incident
- FIR Date
- March 14, 2024
- Court
- Karnataka High Court
- Next Hearing
- September 2nd