Supreme Court dismisses Karnataka's plea against anticipatory bail granted to Bhavani Revanna in kidnapping case

The Supreme Court in the case State of Karnataka v. Bhavani Revanna observed and has dismissed the petition filed by Karnataka challenging the grant of anticipatory bail to Bhavani Revanna in a case involving allegations of kidnapping of a woman.

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In the present case, Bhavani Revanna is the mother of Janata Dal (United) leader Prajwal Revanna, who is being accused of committing sexual offences against several women.

The bench comprising of Justice Surya Kant and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing the present matter.

The bench in the case noted that the accused was a woman aged 55-56 years and that allegations pertained to abetment of a kidnapping committed by her son.

The bench also noted that the principal accused has been arrested and subjected to custodial interrogation.

The bench noted that chargesheet has also been filed in the case.

Further, the bench stated that no interference is warranted in the order granting anticipatory bail.