June 14th 2024.
In a recent development, the Karnataka High Court has taken a step to protect former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa by restraining the Criminal Investigation Department from arresting him in connection with a POCSO case registered against him. The court has also directed the veteran BJP leader to appear before the CID on June 17 for further questioning.
This decision comes after a Bengaluru court issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Yediyurappa on Thursday, in relation to a case filed against him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act on March 14 earlier this year. The Special Investigation Team of the CID had requested for the warrant when Yediyurappa failed to appear for questioning on Wednesday. The former Chief Minister had requested for more time to join the probe.
According to sources, Yediyurappa has reportedly gone to an undisclosed location in New Delhi. The case against him was registered under the POCSO Act and Section 354 A of the Indian Penal Code, based on a complaint filed by the mother of a 17-year-old girl. The complaint alleged that he had molested her daughter during a meeting at his residence in Dollars Colony on February 2.
While the CID continues its investigation, Yediyurappa has been granted protection by the High Court from any immediate arrest. This decision has caused quite a stir, with many questioning the whereabouts of the veteran BJP leader and the details of the case against him. The court's decision has also been met with mixed reactions, with some supporting the protection given to Yediyurappa and others questioning the delay in joining the probe.
As the case unfolds, it remains to be seen how Yediyurappa will respond to the court's directive and what further developments will take place in this high-profile case.
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