Non-Bailable Warrant Issued Against Ex-CM BS Yediyurappa in POCSO Case
A Bengaluru court has issued a non-bailable warrant against former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in connection with a POCSO case.
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Special Public Prosecutor Ashok Naik argued that the accused is not appearing before the investigating agency even after being served with a notice to appear. Further, the accused is a high-profile man and has been the Chief Minister of the State four times, one of his sons is a Member of Parliament, it was stated.
Taking into consideration the submission, the court of Additional City Civil and Session Court Judge N M Ramesh allowed the application and issued the warrant. As per the complaint filed by the mother of a 17-year-old girl, it was alleged that the accused allegedly sexually assaulted her daughter during a meeting in February, at his residence in Bengaluru.
On March 14, the Sadashivanagar police registered the case, later it was transferred to CID for further investigation, which re-registered the FIR. Yediyurappa has approached the high court seeking to quash the case, claiming that it is a concocted effort to falsely implicate the accused.
BS Yediyurappa is a former Chief Minister of Karnataka, India. He has been involved in various political and social activities throughout his career.
Karnataka State Police is the law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining law and order in the state of Karnataka, India. The Crime Investigation Department (CID) is a specialized agency that investigates crimes of a sensitive and serious nature.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the POCSO Act?
The POCSO Act is a law in India that deals with sexual offenses against children.
Who is BS Yediyurappa?
BS Yediyurappa is a former Chief Minister of Karnataka, India.
What is a non-bailable warrant?
A non-bailable warrant is a legal document issued by a court that orders the arrest of an individual who has failed to appear before the court or investigating agency.
What is the CID?
The CID is a specialized agency that investigates crimes of a sensitive and serious nature in India.
What is the current status of the case?
The matter is likely to be heard on Friday.
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