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Bengaluru Special Court Rejects HL Shivakumar’s Approver Petition in Suraj Revanna Harassment Case
✍️ TOI City
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 06:39 AM
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A Bengaluru special court dismissed HL Shivakumar’s request to become an approver in the sexual harassment case against politician Suraj Revanna.
The Bengaluru special court has turned down a petition filed by HL Shivakumar, who was named as a co‑accused in the sexual harassment case against Karnataka politician Suraj Revanna. Shivakumar had approached the court seeking approval to become an approver, offering to give evidence against his co‑defendant.
During the hearing, Suraj Revanna formally objected to Shivakumar’s request, arguing that the petition should not be entertained. The court considered the arguments presented by both parties before delivering its decision.
After weighing the submissions, the bench disposed of the petition, concluding that there was insufficient basis to grant approver status to Shivakumar. The ruling leaves the existing charges against both individuals unchanged, and the case will proceed on its original footing.
During the hearing, Suraj Revanna formally objected to Shivakumar’s request, arguing that the petition should not be entertained. The court considered the arguments presented by both parties before delivering its decision.
After weighing the submissions, the bench disposed of the petition, concluding that there was insufficient basis to grant approver status to Shivakumar. The ruling leaves the existing charges against both individuals unchanged, and the case will proceed on its original footing.