India, April 8 -- The Karnataka High Court on Monday sought a response from the state government over former chief minister BS Yediyurappa's plea to modify the terms of his anticipatory bail in a child sexual abuse case.

Yediyurappa, who was granted anticipatory bail on February 7, had been restricted from leaving the jurisdiction of the trial court without prior approval.

In his latest application, the senior BJP leader has requested the court to ease this travel restriction, arguing that his role as a political leader necessitates frequent movement across the state and occasionally, the country, Deccan Herald reported.

Senior advocate C V Nagesh, appearing for Yediyurappa, made this case before Justice Pradeep Singh Yerur. However, t...