A key prosecution witness in the Prajwal Revanna rape case has approached a Bengaluru court seeking urgent protection after receiving life-threatening calls. The court has directed the SIT to investigate the matter immediately.

  • Prosecution witness in the Prajwal Revanna case reports receiving death threats.
  • Bengaluru court directs SIT to investigate the allegations and provide security.
  • The development follows the seizure of a mobile phone from Revanna's prison cell.

A prosecution witness in the high-profile rape case against jailed former MP Prajwal Revanna has moved the Bengaluru court seeking immediate protection. The witness alleges that she has been receiving threatening phone calls, warning her of death or imprisonment if she continues to testify.

The 43-year-old social worker, who played a pivotal role in assisting the victim after explicit videos surfaced on WhatsApp in 2024, expressed deep fear for her family. In her submission to the court, she stated, “If anything happens to me or my son, Prajwal is responsible.”

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Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that the intimidation of witnesses in high-profile political cases poses a severe threat to the integrity of the judicial process. If key witnesses are silenced through fear, it creates a dangerous precedent where influential individuals can bypass the rule of law even from behind bars.

Protecting witnesses is not just a procedural requirement but a cornerstone of ensuring that justice is not subverted by intimidation.

The 81st Additional City Civil and Sessions Court has formally directed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the CID to investigate these threats. This incident adds a new layer of complexity to the case, especially following the recent discovery of an Android mobile phone seized from Prajwal Revanna's cell at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison in August 2026.

Historical Background

Prajwal Revanna, the grandson of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, has been embroiled in multiple allegations of sexual assault and harassment since 2024. In August 2025, a special court convicted him and sentenced him to life imprisonment for the sexual assault of a former domestic worker. He has been in custody since May 31, 2024.

Did You Know?: The case gained national attention when multiple videos surfaced on social media, leading to a massive investigation by the SIT.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: What did the court order regarding the witness?
Answer: The court directed the SIT to investigate the threat allegations and provide the necessary protection to the witness as per the law.

Question 2: Has Prajwal Revanna been convicted?
Answer: Yes, he was sentenced to life imprisonment in August 2025 for the sexual assault of a former domestic worker.