Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa seems to be in a new trouble. The Special Court of Bengaluru has issued an order for him and three other accused to appear on December 2 in the child sexual abuse case. The court has issued this time in the case registered under the POCSO Act.
It is alleged that a 17-year-old minor had accused her of sexual harassment during a meeting at her house in Bengaluru on 2 February 2024. In this case the minor and his mother had filed a complaint. The purpose of that meeting was to demand resolution of an already registered sexual harassment case and other problems. It has been alleged that the minor had to face sexual harassment during the meeting. However, in this case, the mother of the minor petitioner died due to ill health. Now in this case, the fast track court has issued summons in the names of Yediyurappa and three other people, including Aruna, Rudresh, Mariswami. Everyone has been asked to appear on December 2.
High Court approved the trial
Recently, Karnataka High Court has given approval to proceed with the trial in this case. In November, the High Court had rejected the petition filed by Yediyurappa and other accused to dismiss the case. Earlier, the trial court had ordered to issue summons in the case under serious sections, which the High Court has upheld.
In this entire matter, the High Court had issued instructions that if it is not necessary for the trial court, then Yeddyurappa’s personal presence will not be mandatory. The leave petition filed on his behalf will also be considered. The High Court judge had clarified that Yediyurappa can file a petition seeking acquittal from the case.