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**Former Indian MP Prajwal Revanna Convicted in Rape Case**
**Bangalore, India – August 1, 2025** – Prajwal Revanna, a former Member of Parliament from Hassan and grandson of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, has been convicted of rape by a Special Court in Bangalore. The conviction stems from a case filed by a 48-year-old woman who previously worked as domestic help at the Revanna family’s farmhouse.
This is the first of three rape cases and one sexual harassment case against Revanna to reach a verdict. The trial, presided over by Judge Santosh Gajanan Bhat, concluded swiftly after commencing on May 2, 2025, with daily hearings.
The case hinged on compelling evidence presented by the Special Investigation Team (SIT), including a 1,632-page charge sheet with 113 witnesses. Key evidence included a video, recovered by the SIT, in which the victim appeared to be resisting Revanna’s advances. Forensic analysis corroborated Revanna’s presence in the video, although his face was not visible, while DNA evidence from the victim’s sari also linked him to the crime.
Revanna was charged under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, including rape while in a position of power, repeated rape, and violation of privacy under the Information Technology Act.
Arguments regarding the extent of Revanna’s punishment are ongoing, with the final sentencing expected on Saturday, August 2, 2025. The case has garnered significant attention in Karnataka, raising questions about power dynamics, politics, and sexual perversion.
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