Bengaluru: The High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday rejected jailed former MP Prajwal Revanna's application for suspension of his sentence pending his appeal against the conviction in a rape case.

A division bench of Justices K S Mudagal and Venkatesh Naik T noted that it was not a fit case for suspending the sentence and bail, considering the material on record, the gravity of the offence, and the effect on other pending cases against the former Hassan parliamentarian.

The bench also noted that Prajwal was not granted bail during the trial and that he could seek an early hearing if required. The hearing on the appeal has been adjourned until January 12, 2026.

The division bench was hearing the application filed along with an appeal challenging the judgment of the special court for case

See Full Page