Benguluru, Nov 14: In a setback to former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and three other accused, the Karnataka high court refused to quash the case registered against them under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Justice MI Arun dismissed the petitions filed by Yediyurappa and three others Aruna YM, Rudresha Marulasiddaiah and Mariswamy G, challenging the trial court order taking cognizance of the offences and issuance of summons.
The high court further said that the trial court shall not insist upon the appearance of Yediyurappa unless it is necessary.
The complaint was filed by the victim’s mother, who died on May 26, 2024, during the pendency of the case.
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