In a major setback to former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, the Karnataka High Court on Thursday, November 13 refused to quash the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) case against him, upholding the trial court’s order taking cognisance of the alleged offence and issuing summons to the veteran BJP leader.

Justice MI Arun, while rejecting the petition, however directed that the trial court should not insist on Yediyurappa’s personal appearance unless absolutely necessary during the proceedings.

The 81-year-old leader, who has served multiple terms as chief minister, is accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl at his residence in Bengaluru’s Sanjaynagar on February 2, 2024. According to the complaint lodged by the girl’s mother, who has since passed away,

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