Karnataka HC Says HD Revanna's Bail May Have 'Error In Record'

Revanna received bail from the special court on May 13. During the hearing of the petition filed by the Special Investigation Team seeking to revoke the bail, Justice Krishna S Dixit, presiding over a single judge bench, remarked orally, "There seems to be error apparent on the face of the record."

An emergent notice was issued to Revanna, reportedly by saying "an arguable case is made out by pointing out a kind of interpretation placed by the ld judge below on section 364-A of IPC.”

Special Public Prosecutor Professor Ravivarma Kumar represented the SIT in court.

The court has also sent a notice to the State government regarding the petition filed by Revanna, who seeks to dismiss the case against him.

Senior Advocate C V Nagesh, representing Revanna, argued that the provision mentioned does not apply in this case.

As per Live Law, Nagesh stated, "Abduction simplicitor is not sufficient to invoke provisions of Section 364-A IPC, which pertains to kidnapping or abducting."

He further explained that the provision consists of two parts: demand and abduction. "Suppose abduction is completed. But putting that person who is in my custody in fear of death should be communicated to others to attract the provision," he added.

The court has issued notice regarding the petition and scheduled both matters to be heard on June 3 during the afternoon session.

According to the prosecution, the complainant's mother had been employed by Revanna for approximately six years and was allegedly abducted by Satish Babanna under Revanna's direction.

The complainant stated that a viral video, purportedly depicting the sexual assault on his mother, was brought to his attention by a friend. Upon requesting Babanna to release his mother, the latter reportedly declined to do so.

The complaint was filed at KR Nagara Police Station on May 2, 2024.