Prajwal Revanna Rape Case Verdict Today: A Complete Timeline of Events

The highly watched Prajwal Revanna rape case — one of four sexual abuse cases registered against the former JD(S) MP from Hassan — is set for a verdict today, August 1, 2025, in a Bengaluru sessions court.

The case involves the alleged rape of a 48-year-old domestic worker, and has become a focal point in Karnataka’s political and legal circles due to the seriousness of the charges and the profile of the accused.

Here is a complete timeline of the case, from the incident during the COVID-19 pandemic to the conclusion of the trial in July 2025.

2021: Alleged Incidents of Sexual Assault

• April–May 2021: During the second wave of the COVID-19 lockdown, the survivor — a 48-year-old woman working as domestic help at the Revanna family's Gannikada farmhouse in Hassan — was allegedly raped twice by Prajwal Revanna, the then Member of Parliament representing Hassan.

• The first incident allegedly occurred at the farmhouse. Later, she claims she was forced to come to his residence in Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, where she was assaulted again.

• The survivor also alleges that Prajwal recorded videos of the sexual acts on his mobile phone without her consent.

2023: Survivor Approaches Authorities

• Mid-2023: The survivor confided in a women’s rights NGO and later approached legal aid groups after initially remaining silent due to fear of retaliation and influence of the powerful political family.

April 2024: FIR Filed

• April 2024: The survivor formally files a First Information Report (FIR) against Prajwal Revanna under charges of rape, criminal intimidation, and recording without consent, based on sections of the Indian Penal Code and Information Technology Act.

• The case was transferred to a Special Court for MPs and MLAs in Bengaluru, given the political status of the accused.

May 2024: Forensic Evidence Collected

• May 2024: Investigators retrieved multiple video files from phones and cloud accounts allegedly belonging to Revanna, including those matching the timeline and survivor’s statement.

• A digital forensic lab in Hyderabad confirmed that one of the videos found on Prajwal’s mobile device appeared to have been filmed at the Basavanagudi residence in 2021.

June 2024: Opposition Demands Arrest

• Amid political uproar, Congress and BJP leaders demanded Revanna’s immediate arrest, saying his political status should not shield him from prosecution.

• The JD(S) suspended Prajwal Revanna pending investigation, though party patriarch H.D. Deve Gowda urged a "fair trial."

August 2024: Court Frames Charges

• On August 11, 2024, the Bengaluru court framed charges under Section 376 (rape), Section 354C (voyeurism), Section 506 (criminal intimidation), and provisions of the Information Technology Act for non-consensual filming and storage of explicit content.

September 2024 to June 2025: Trial and Testimonies

• The trial saw over 30 witnesses including the survivor, medical personnel, forensic experts, and digital investigators.

• The defence argued that the relationship was consensual and alleged political conspiracy, but the prosecution relied heavily on digital forensics, medical records, and survivor’s consistent testimony.

• Several WhatsApp messages, call logs, and location pings were introduced in court to corroborate the survivor’s timeline.

July 18, 2025: Trial Concludes

• The Special Court concluded hearings on July 18, 2025, and reserved its judgment for August 1.

• The survivor was provided with additional security amid reported threats, and legal activists have demanded that the case set a precedent for future MP-related sex crimes.

August 1, 2025: Verdict Expected Today

As of today, August 1, the court is scheduled to deliver the verdict, which could have far-reaching implications not only for Prajwal Revanna’s political future, but also for legal accountability in high-profile sexual assault cases.

The survivor’s legal team says she has shown extraordinary courage in pursuing justice against a powerful political figure, and that the case could embolden more survivors from rural or marginalised backgrounds to come forward.

What’s at Stake

• Political Career: Prajwal Revanna has already been suspended from JD(S) and did not contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. A conviction could mean disqualification from contesting elections for at least 6 years.

• Legal Precedent: The case is being seen as a litmus test for how India’s legal system handles sexual assault accusations against elected officials.

• Public Perception: The verdict will significantly influence public trust in the judiciary, especially in cases involving power, privilege, and gender-based violence.

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