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TopicPrajwal Revanna

Topic: Prajwal Revanna

SC refuses to transfer 2 pending rape cases against Prajwal Revanna, rejects argument of bias

Revanna, a suspended JD(S) leader and former PM HD Deve Gowda’s grandson, had raised concerns about judge being biased on grounds that he had found him guilty in previous rape case.

Our take on Trump tariffs, Prajwal Revanna conviction & Malegaon blasts—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

Prajwal Revanna gets life term for rape. ‘Should deter all who think of exploiting women’—victim’s kin

This comes in one of the four cases of rape & sexual harassment against Prajwal Revanna, was seen sobbing & pleading for a lighter sentence in court on Saturday.

How videos recorded by Prajwal Revanna himself sealed his fate in rape case

Bengaluru: Digital evidence including videos, DNA from the rape victim's clothes and her testimony—this is what led to the conviction of former JD(S) MP...

1 August 2025: Former MP Prajwal Revanna convicted in rape case & other news of the day

ThePrint’s round-up of major news events from India.

Special court convicts ex-PM Deve Gowda’s grandson Prajwal Revanna in rape case

New Delhi: Grandson of former prime minister H.D. Deve Gowda, former JD(S) Member of Parliament Prajwal Revanna has been convicted on charges of rape...

‘Won’t be surprised if Prajwal is welcomed with garlands’ — 1 yr on, victims still hiding

One year after rape accusations against former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, his trial has stalled. The women live in fear, while his family continues to wield clout in their stronghold.

6 months on, those who spoke against Revannas struggle to rebuild lives. ‘Left our home, have no income’

Those who filed complaints of abuse—including sexual assault and intimidation—against Prajwal Revanna and his family are living in govt hostels, still awaiting compensation.

New twist in Karnataka BJP rebellion, MLA says party state chief Vijayendra behind Revanna video leak

MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal says several BJP office bearers were holding on to ‘CDs’ of important persons & using it to blackmail own MLAs. Yatnal has openly rebelled against BSY's family.

On Camera

Nick Jonas wearing a mangalsutra is validation for many Indians. He’s our favourite jiju

Nick Jonas is not trying to modernise the mangalsutra, but his gesture shows that choices can be equal. If commitment must be flaunted, it need not be gendered.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Suspected brake failure leads to Tejas accident after landing, airframe likely to be written off

The IAF, so far, remains mum on this accident which has led to grounding of the fleet for safety checks.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.