Karnataka High Court grants anticipatory bail to Bhavani Revanna

The Karnataka High Court has granted anticipatory bail to Bhavani Revanna in connection with a kidnapping case linked to allegations against her son and suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader, Prajwal Revanna, accused of sexual abuse. \r

Justice Krishna S Dixit delivered the verdict, stressing against media trials and unnecessary arrests of women, citing their pivotal role in Indian families. The court dismissed the state's argument that Bhavani Revanna obstructed the investigation, noting her cooperation in responding to 85 interrogative questions. \r

Conditions of her bail include avoiding Mysore and Hassan districts except for investigation purposes, reaffirmed from interim bail. Prajwal Revanna faces charges of sexual assault, with recent developments including his return from Germany and extension of custody. HD Revanna, implicated in the kidnapping, was previously arrested and released on bail, with legal proceedings ongoing in the High Court regarding his case.