<p>Bengaluru: Even as a <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/prajwal-revanna-sexual-abuse-case-lookout-notice-issued-for-failing-to-appear-before-sit-3004379">lookout circular</a> was issued against incumbent JD(S) MP <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/prajwal-revanna">Prajwal Revanna</a> embroiled in the alleged Hassan sex abuse row, fresh charges of rape have been invoked against him.</p><p>The SIT probing the sexual harassment charges against Prajwal and his father, Holenarasipur MLA HD Revanna, booked the case against the MP under IPC Section 376 (punishment for rape) after a second survivor filed a complaint on Wednesday.</p><p>Sources said that the survivor accused Prajwal of “coercing her into having a sexual relationship”. </p><p>Meanwhile, Revanna moved the MP/MLA special court on Thursday seeking <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/h-d-revanna-moves-bengaluru-court-for-pre-arrest-bail-in-sexual-abuse-case-3005223">anticipatory bail</a>. The hearing was adjourned to Friday after the Special Public Prosecutor was asked to file objections.</p><p>The first case where Revanna was named as accused 1 and Prajwal as accused 2 was registered on April 28 at the Holenarasipura Town police station in Hassan following a complaint by a 47-year-old woman, who worked as the MLA’s house help.</p><p>The case was registered under IPC Sections 354A (sexual harassment), 354D (stalking), 506 (criminal intimidation) and 509 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman). The SIT then sought the competent jurisdictional court’s permission to invoke the provisions of rape under IPC Section 376.</p><p>On Tuesday, the SIT issued a notice of appearance within 24 hours under Section 41A of the CrPC to both Revanna and Prajwal. Neither of them appeared.</p><p>“Revanna told officials that he would appear on Thursday. In case he doesn’t, he has to be arrested as per the law,” Home Minister G Parameshwara said.</p><p>In a post on X on Wednesday, Prajwal, <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/need-7-days-to-appear-before-sit-truth-will-prevail-soon-prajwal-revanna-on-hassan-sex-scandal-row-3003964">responding</a> for the first time since the alleged scandal broke, wrote: “As I am not in Bangalore to attend the enquiry, I have communicated to CID Bangalore through my Advocate. Truth will prevail soon.”</p><p>Prajwal’s advocate Arun G noted in the appeal: “As my client Prajwal Revanna is travelling outside Bengaluru, he needs seven more days to appear before you as per the notice. I request that you give Prajwal seven days and mark another date for the inquiry.”</p><p>Responding to Prajwal’s request, the Home Minister said: “There are no provisions to extend or give additional time [for appearance]. The SIT is also seeking a legal opinion. In case there is a provision, the time will be given where he will have to appear. There are no other avenues to escape or stall.”</p>
<p>Bengaluru: Even as a <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/prajwal-revanna-sexual-abuse-case-lookout-notice-issued-for-failing-to-appear-before-sit-3004379">lookout circular</a> was issued against incumbent JD(S) MP <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/prajwal-revanna">Prajwal Revanna</a> embroiled in the alleged Hassan sex abuse row, fresh charges of rape have been invoked against him.</p><p>The SIT probing the sexual harassment charges against Prajwal and his father, Holenarasipur MLA HD Revanna, booked the case against the MP under IPC Section 376 (punishment for rape) after a second survivor filed a complaint on Wednesday.</p><p>Sources said that the survivor accused Prajwal of “coercing her into having a sexual relationship”. </p><p>Meanwhile, Revanna moved the MP/MLA special court on Thursday seeking <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/h-d-revanna-moves-bengaluru-court-for-pre-arrest-bail-in-sexual-abuse-case-3005223">anticipatory bail</a>. The hearing was adjourned to Friday after the Special Public Prosecutor was asked to file objections.</p><p>The first case where Revanna was named as accused 1 and Prajwal as accused 2 was registered on April 28 at the Holenarasipura Town police station in Hassan following a complaint by a 47-year-old woman, who worked as the MLA’s house help.</p><p>The case was registered under IPC Sections 354A (sexual harassment), 354D (stalking), 506 (criminal intimidation) and 509 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman). The SIT then sought the competent jurisdictional court’s permission to invoke the provisions of rape under IPC Section 376.</p><p>On Tuesday, the SIT issued a notice of appearance within 24 hours under Section 41A of the CrPC to both Revanna and Prajwal. Neither of them appeared.</p><p>“Revanna told officials that he would appear on Thursday. In case he doesn’t, he has to be arrested as per the law,” Home Minister G Parameshwara said.</p><p>In a post on X on Wednesday, Prajwal, <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/need-7-days-to-appear-before-sit-truth-will-prevail-soon-prajwal-revanna-on-hassan-sex-scandal-row-3003964">responding</a> for the first time since the alleged scandal broke, wrote: “As I am not in Bangalore to attend the enquiry, I have communicated to CID Bangalore through my Advocate. Truth will prevail soon.”</p><p>Prajwal’s advocate Arun G noted in the appeal: “As my client Prajwal Revanna is travelling outside Bengaluru, he needs seven more days to appear before you as per the notice. I request that you give Prajwal seven days and mark another date for the inquiry.”</p><p>Responding to Prajwal’s request, the Home Minister said: “There are no provisions to extend or give additional time [for appearance]. The SIT is also seeking a legal opinion. In case there is a provision, the time will be given where he will have to appear. There are no other avenues to escape or stall.”</p>
