Syed Rahamatullah Pasha was arrested on June 9, 2009 following a complaint by a woman alleging that the accused in the guise of treating her through his prayers subjected her to sexual harassment before raping her, four months ago.

Counsel for the accused, Shankarappa argued that Rahamathulla is a diabetic and suffering from cardiac problem. Besides, being overweight (120 kilos) he cannot indulge in such activities.