State of Karnataka vs Four youths — Obscene video circulation case

Updates

1. Hearing23 Oct 2026

   High Court denies plea for quashing of FIR in obscene video case

   The Karnataka High Court dismissed a petition filed by the accused seeking the quashing of criminal proceedings initiated against them for allegedly circulating an obscene video targeting a lecturer.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court rejected a request to cancel the criminal case against the group.

   Who:

   The Karnataka High Court is the court, and the accused are the four youths.

   When:

   Reported on 23 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Karnataka High Court, Karnataka.

   Why:

   The court dismissed the plea to stop the case about allegedly sharing an offensive video.

   What it means:

   The criminal legal process against the accused will continue as originally planned.

   Prajavani
2. News13 Oct 2026

   Karnataka HC refuses to quash case against 4 youths over circulation of obscene video targeting lecturer

   The Karnataka High Court on Monday refused to quash criminal proceedings against four youths accused of circulating an obscene video targetting a woman assistan

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The High Court decided not to end the legal case against four young men.

   Who:

   The Karnataka High Court, four youths accused of sharing the video, and a woman assistant lecturer.

   When:

   Reported on 13 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Karnataka High Court, Karnataka.

   Why:

   The youths are accused of sharing an obscene video targeting a woman.

   What it means:

   The legal process against the accused will continue in court.

   Bar and Bench