The Karnataka High Court has refused to quash the POCSO case against former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa. The court upheld the trial court’s order taking cognizance of the alleged offence while exempting the BJP leader from personal appearances unless necessary

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Thursday refused to quash the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act case filed against former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa. Justice M I Arun upheld the trial court’s February 28 order taking cognizance of the alleged offence and issuing a summons to the senior BJP leader.

However, the court directed that Yediyurappa’s personal appearance should not be insisted upon unless necessary during the course of the trial, adding that any exemption plea filed on his behalf shoul

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