Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Prajwal Revanna Appeals Rape Conviction in Karnataka High Court
Prajwal Revanna, a former MP, is appealing his rape conviction.
He was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of raping a worker and recording the assault.
Revanna fled to Germany after allegations arose during the 2024 elections.
He was arrested upon his return and has been booked in four cases, including sexual assault.
Revanna alleges contradictions in the worker's complaint and testimony, and claims the police forced her to file the complaint.
He is seeking to overturn his conviction.
Prajwal Revanna challenges his rape conviction in Karnataka High Court.
He was sentenced to life in prison for rape by a special court.
The charges include rape, repeated rape, and violations of the IT Act.
The case arose from allegations during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Revanna alleges contradictions and police coercion in the case.
- Who
- Prajwal Revanna
- What
- Challenging rape conviction
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Karnataka High Court
- Why
- Challenging the verdict on grounds of inconsistencies and procedural lapses
Defense Arguments
Prosecution Arguments
Complaint and Testimony
Defense Arguments
Revanna alleges contradictions between the worker’s complaint and testimony.
Prosecution Arguments
The prosecution presented the worker's account to lead to conviction.
Evidence Validity
Defense Arguments
The defense claims inconsistencies and procedural lapses in the prosecution's case.
Prosecution Arguments
The prosecution presented evidence leading to conviction.
- Defendant
- Prajwal Revanna, former MP
- Court
- Karnataka High Court
- Conviction
- Life sentence for rape
- Charges
- Rape, repeated rape, IT Act violation
- Case Origin
- 2024 Lok Sabha elections
- Accuser
- 48-year-old worker
Sources
Ex-JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna moves Karnataka High Court against rape conviction, alleges inconsistencies in evidence
Convicted MP Moves High Court Challenging His Life Imprisonment
Former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna Challenges His Conviction In Rape Case In Karnataka HC
Former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna appeals against rape case conviction
