Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Prajwal Revanna Convicted Despite Missing iPhone Evidence
Prajwal Revanna was found guilty of rape and sentenced to life in prison.
Although the iPhone with the videos was never found, investigators used advanced methods like comparing voices and images to prove the videos were real.
The court praised the police for their detailed work.
Revanna was also convicted of getting rid of the evidence.
Prajwal Revanna was sentenced to life imprisonment for rape of a domestic worker.
A key piece of evidence, the iPhone used to record videos, was not recovered.
The court lauded the Karnataka SIT for its scientific investigation.
The SIT used video analysis, voice sample testing, and forensic comparisons to prove the videos' authenticity.
Revanna was also convicted for destroying evidence related to the recordings.
- Who
- Prajwal Revanna, a former MP.
- What
- Prajwal Revanna was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for rape, despite missing key evidence.
- When
- The conviction occurred after the emergence of videos and investigation.
- Where
- At Prajwal Revanna's family farmhouse, and in a special court in Karnataka.
- Why
- He was convicted of raping a domestic worker and destroying evidence.
- Defendant
- Prajwal Revanna
- Charge
- Rape and Destruction of Evidence
- Sentence
- Life Imprisonment
- Key Evidence
- Missing iPhone
- Investigating Body
- Karnataka SIT
- Court's Appreciations
- Scientific Investigation
Sources
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