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He was once an MP, now he will spend his days in jail… Prajwal Revanna's story of falling from riches to rags

A video of alleged sexual assault by former MP Prajwal Revanna went viral on social media. A victim allegedly seen in the video lodged a complaint at the Holenarasipur police station.
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A special court in Bengaluru has sentenced former MP Prajwal Revanna to life imprisonment in a case of raping a woman. He has also been sentenced under various sections of the IPC and the IT Act, which also includes a heavy fine. The case came to light in 2024, after which Revanna tried to flee abroad. The court has given a harsh punishment considering his crime as serious.

Prajwal Revanna's story of falling from riches to rags

The Court of People's Representatives of Bengaluru has given an important verdict in the case of rape of a woman from KR Nagar. The court has given a harsh sentence. Prajwal Revanna's jail term officially started from Saturday. Prajwal Revanna, who broke down in court on Friday, had pleaded for a reduction in the sentence, but the court has given a harsh punishment for his crime.

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After the Prasanna Revanna case came to light, there was a ruckus in Karnataka politics. Allegations and counter-allegations started regarding this and finally Prajawal Revanna was expelled from the party. The state government started an investigation against him and now finally the court has announced the punishment. This is how Prajwal Revanna, who was once at the top, will now spend his days in jail

Under which sections has Prajwal been sentenced

Section Penalty Fine (in Rs.)

IPC 376 (2)(K) Life imprisonment Rs. 5 lakh

IPC 376(2)(N) Life imprisonment Rs. 5 lakh

IPC 354(A) 3 years imprisonment Rs. 25,000

IPC 354(B) 7 years imprisonment Rs. 50,000

IPC 354(C) 3 years imprisonment Rs. 25,000

IPC 506 2 years imprisonment Rs. 10,000

IPC 201 3 years imprisonment Rs. 25,000 IT Act Section 66(E) 3 years imprisonment.

Meanwhile former MP has ben sentenced to life imprisonment and a fine of Rs 5 lakh under Section 376 (2) (K) of IPC and life imprisonment and a fine of Rs 5 lakh under Section 376 (2) (N) for repeated rape.

He has been sentenced to 3 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs 25,000 under Section 354 (A) of IPC. Seven years imprisonment under section 354 (B) of IPC, 3 years imprisonment under section 354 (C) of IPC, 2 years imprisonment under section 506 of IPC, 3 years imprisonment under section 201 of IPC, 3 years imprisonment under section 66 (E) of IT Act, fine of Rs 25,000 have been imposed.

What are the allegations

Prajwal was accused of raping a woman in a house at Gannikada Tota in Holenarsipur, Hassan district. He had asked the woman to bring water for drinking and when she was bringing water in the room, he closed the door. Even after asking to open the door, he did not let her go and raped her. Prajwal, who raped her, also made a video of the rape.

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Similarly, in a different place, former MP called the woman to wash clothes. When she hesitated to go into the room, Prajwal Revanna scolded her. When the women entered his room, Prajwal shut the door. He forced himself on her after locking the room. He threatened that if she told anyone, he would show the video to her son.

Ex MP Prajwal Revanna has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Now he is in a situation where he will have to serve life in jail.

The Special Court of People's Representatives of Bengaluru has sentenced a domestic resident of K.R. Nagar to 100 crores. This case came to light during the last Lok Sabha elections.

What has happened so far?

April 2024: A video of alleged sexual assault by former MP Prajwal Revanna went viral on social media. A victim allegedly seen in the video lodged a complaint at the Holenarasipur police station.

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