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Yediyurappa Gets Relief as Supreme Court Stays POCSO Case, Calls for Fresh Hearing Review
The Supreme Court stayed the POCSO trial after Yediyurappa challenged the High Court's refusal to quash the case, citing suppressed evidence and claims of political vendetta.
- On Tuesday, the Supreme Court stayed trial proceedings in the POCSO case after hearing B.S. Yediyurappa's petition and issued notice to the Karnataka government for fresh review.
- Earlier on February 7 the High Court granted Yediyurappa protection from arrest and sent the matter back to the trial court, noting the special court erred in taking cognisance.
- The defence argued some witnesses said nothing happened and alleged it was 'suffering due to political vendetta'; Yediyurappa denied allegations and said he only provided legal support, while advocate Sidharth Luthra said the High Court ignored key evidence and suppressed prosecution statements.
- Yediyurappa and three associates face IPC charges for destroying a video and offering bribes, and the court clarified Yediyurappa may seek discharge before the trial court.
- A November 13 hearing saw directions that the special court not insist on Yediyurappa's appearance unless 'his presence is essential', noting he is an 82-year-old, four-time former chief minister.
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Top Court Stays POCSO Trial Against Ex-Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa
A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi passed the interim order while hearing Yediyurappa's plea challenging the Karnataka High Court's refusal to quash the case.
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The Economic TimesBS Yediyurappa's big relief: SC stays POCSO trial of ex-Karnataka CM
The Supreme Court has halted the trial proceedings against former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa in a POCSO case. Issuing a notice to the state government, the apex court will now re-examine whether the High Court should hear the veteran leader's plea on its merits, referencing a previous liberty granted.
·India
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Supreme Court halts POCSO proceedings against Yediyurappa
·India
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