Bengaluru, December 20: The Karnataka High Court on Friday directed the immediate release of BJP MLC C.T. Ravi, who was arrested for allegedly making a derogatory remark against Minister for Women and Child Welfare, Lakshmi Hebbalkar. Jubilant BJP workers celebrated the decision across the state.
The interim order was passed by a bench headed by Justice M.G. Uma, instructing the police to release Ravi from custody without delay. The court, however, directed Ravi to cooperate with the ongoing investigation. Justice Uma expressed displeasure over the conduct of both Ravi and Hebbalkar, emphasizing the need for restraint in public discourse.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Derogatory Word Against Minister: Karnataka HC Grants Interim Bail to BJP MLC Ravi, Orders Release.
Advocate Sandeep Chowta, representing C.T. Ravi in the court, argued that both the accused and complainant are legislators, and the allegations in the case carry a maximum punishment of less than seven years of imprisonment. As per legal procedure, the police should have served a notice and explained the grounds for Ravi슬롯사이트™s arrest.
The defence further alleged that Ravi was assaulted in custody and claimed irregularities in his medical treatment report. Chowta also pointed out that the Legislative Council Chairperson found no record of the derogatory remark in question, and there was no pressing need to arrest Ravi, who had no intention of fleeing.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천슬롯사이트˜CT Ravi Called Rahul Gandhi Drug Addict, Abused Me 10 Times슬롯사이트�, Karnataka Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar Breaks Down During Media Address, Accuses BJP MP of Using Derogatory Word (Watch Video).
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The controversy erupted during a heated debate in the Legislative Council on Thursday when Ravi allegedly referred to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi as a 슬롯사이트œdrug addict.슬롯사이트� Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar retaliated, calling Ravi a 슬롯사이트œmurderer.슬롯사이트� In response, Ravi allegedly used an obscene term against Hebbalkar, escalating tensions.
On Friday, a district court in Belagavi ordered the police to produce Ravi before the Special Court for MLAs/MPs in Bengaluru. The directive was issued by Judge Sparsha M. D슬롯사이트™Souza, transferring the case to the special court for further proceedings. C.T. Ravi슬롯사이트™s arrest and the ensuing controversy sparked a political storm in Karnataka, underlining the growing tensions between the BJP and Congress in the state.
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