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Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Thursday refused to quash summons issued by a Fast Track Court to former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa in a case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Yediyurappa is named as the main accused.

A single-judge bench led by Justice M.I. Arun declined the petition to set aside the trial court’s order taking cognisance and directed Yediyurappa to appear for trial after the charge sheet is taken on record.

The bench, however, asked the lower court to grant the former CM exemption from personal appearance whenever his presence is not required, and said Yediyurappa may file a separate petition seeking that relief.

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