Bengaluru, Sept. 17 -- The Karnataka High Court today said that the case registered against former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa under the POCSO Act is prima facie a matter for trial.
The court was hearing Yediyurappa's second petition seeking to quash the trial court's February 28 order, which had taken cognizance of the case and issued summons to him. The petitioner has also sought to quash the FIR and chargesheet filed in the case.
Justice MI Arun, after hearing arguments from Yediyurappa's counsel and the state, noted that even though Yediyurappa may claim harassment due to his political position, the matter needs to be tested in trial.
The court observed that under the POCSO Act, the victim's statement is crucial and its truthfulnes...