The Karnataka High Court is set to hear petitions filed by Prajwal Revanna, accused in rape cases involving a former Zilla Panchayat member and a domestic worker, requesting the transfer of the trial from the bench of Justice Santosh Gajanan Bhat to another bench.

Key Developments:

Petition Rejection (April 2025): Prajwal Revanna’s earlier petition, alleging bias by Justice Santosh Gajanan Bhat and seeking transfer of the trial to another court, was rejected by the Bengaluru Principal District Judge. The petition claimed that the judge’s remarks and decisions showed prejudice against the accused, but it was dismissed.Also Read: Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Match Highlights: Here is the info

Bail Applications Denied: The Karnataka High Court and the Supreme Court have rejected Prajwal Revanna’s bail applications in this case. Additionally, requests related to the verification of digital evidence during the trial were also turned down.YUISI ​​Sun Hat​​ for Men Women, Breathable Summer Hat for Travel, Hiking, Gardening, Sun Hats for Men​​ & Round Sun Cap for Hiking, Hats for Women​​ Indoor Outdoor Activities

Conviction and Sentencing (August 2025): In the rape case involving the domestic worker (Holennarasipura Police Station, Crime No. 107/2024), Justice Santosh Gajanan Bhat’s bench conducted the trial and declared Prajwal Revanna guilty. On August 2, 2025, he was sentenced to life imprisonment with hard labor. The verdict was delivered under sections of the Indian Penal Code, including Section 376(2)(k) (rape by a person in a position of authority) and Section 376(2)(n) (repeated rape). The trial was completed in just seven months, setting a record.

In this context, the petition filed by Prajwal Revanna is scheduled for a hearing today in the Karnataka High Court.