Ex-MP Prajwal Revanna Sentenced to Life for Rape and Blackmail in Shocking Sex Assault Case
Former MP Prajwal Revanna Gets Life Term for Sexual Assault and Video Blackmail
In a major legal blow to political dynasties, former Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a special court in Bengaluru. The 34-year-old was convicted of repeatedly raping his house help and illegally circulating videos of the acts as a means of blackmail.
Revanna is the grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and the nephew of Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy.
🔴 Shocking Allegations from the Survivor
- The survivor, a 48-year-old woman, worked at the Revanna family farmhouse in Holenarasipura, Hassan district.
- She alleged that she had been sexually assaulted multiple times since 2021.
- Revanna recorded the assaults and used the videos to intimidate and silence her.
⚖️ Court Proceedings and Charges
The Special Court for MPs/MLAs in Bengaluru convicted Revanna under several serious charges including:
- Section 376 (rape)
- Section 354C (voyeurism)
- Section 506 (criminal intimidation)
- Section 67A of the IT Act for distributing obscene material
Judge Santosh Gajanan Bhat sentenced him to life imprisonment under key sections of the IPC, alongside:
- 2–7 years under other provisions
- 3 years under the IT Act
- The court also directed a ₹11 lakh compensation for the survivor
🎙️ Prosecution Demands Maximum Punishment
Special Public Prosecutor BN Jagadish told the court:
“The videos reflect a sadistic mindset. Revanna knew the law yet acted with impunity. A strong message must be sent—political power should not shield anyone from justice.”
🗣️ Revanna’s Last Words Before Sentencing
Before the final verdict, Revanna broke down in court:
“Why did this case come out during the elections? No complaints existed when I was an MP. Why now?”
📉 Political Fallout: From Parliament to Prison
- The scandal broke on April 26, 2024—just after voting concluded in Hassan, the constituency Revanna contested.
- Multiple explicit videos surfaced, some allegedly featuring him with different women.
- Revanna fled to Germany soon after the scandal surfaced.
- He was suspended by the JD(S) and lost his Lok Sabha seat.
- He was arrested upon return to India in May 2024.
🧾 Summary
- Name: Prajwal Revanna
- Position: Former JD(S) MP, grandson of ex-PM HD Deve Gowda
- Crime: Rape, voyeurism, blackmail
- Verdict: Life imprisonment
- Political Impact: Suspended, lost elections, now behind bars
⚖️ Justice Delivered, But Questions Remain
The conviction of Prajwal Revanna marks a critical moment in India’s ongoing battle against crimes involving abuse of power and sexual violence. While the verdict delivers long-awaited justice to the survivor, it also reignites questions about political privilege, delayed accountability, and the silence surrounding such crimes. As the legal process moves forward, all eyes remain on whether this case will serve as a deterrent — or simply another headline in a country still fighting for safety and dignity for its most vulnerable.
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