Ex-MP Prajwal Revanna Sentenced to Life in Shocking Rape Case Verdict

Former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, expelled from the party, has been sentenced to life imprisonment in a rape case. The court's verdict was pronounced in Karnataka, deeming Revanna guilty of assaulting a domestic worker in Hassan district. He faces a hefty fine, while the victim receives a substantial compensation.

A Karnataka court has sentenced former JD(S) leader and ex-MP Prajwal Revanna to life imprisonment in a high-profile rape case, marking a pivotal moment in regional politics.

The Special Court for People's Representatives found Revanna guilty of raping a domestic worker at a Holenarasipura farmhouse in Hassan district. Alongside the life sentence, Revanna was fined Rs 10 lakh, with the court allocating Rs 7 lakh for the victim's compensation.

This conviction comes just over a year after explicit videos surfaced, implicating Revanna and leading to his arrest upon return from Germany. Amidst widespread media coverage, legal challenges in Karnataka and the Supreme Court, Revanna's downfall from a politician with formidable heritage is complete.

(With inputs from agencies.)