State vs B.S. Yediyurappa — POCSO case

Timeline

1. 9 Jun 2026Hearing

   Trial court relaxes bail conditions for B.S. Yediyurappa in POCSO case

   The trial court has modified the bail conditions previously imposed on former Karnataka CM B.S. Yediyurappa, granting him permission to travel outside the court's jurisdiction.

   The News Minute

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court allowed the accused person to travel outside the area where the case is handled.

   Who:

   The trial court issued the order for B.S. Yediyurappa, the accused in the POCSO case.

   When:

   Reported on 9 Jun 2026.

   Where:

   Karnataka, Karnataka High Court.

   Why:

   The court modified the conditions previously set for his bail, which is the temporary release from custody.

   What it means:

   He is now permitted to travel outside the court's jurisdiction while the case proceeds.

2. 7 Feb 2025News

   Big court verdict day on Feb 7 for Karnataka – CM Siddaramaiah in Muda case, former CM Yediyurappa in Pocso case

   The same single-judge Karnataka High Court bench is set to pronounce verdicts in the two high-profile cases.

   The Indian Express

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A single judge at the Karnataka High Court is delivering rulings in two separate legal matters.

   Who:

   The court is the Karnataka High Court. The people are Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa.

   When:

   Reported on 7 Feb 2025.

   Where:

   Karnataka.

   Why:

   The judge is providing final decisions for the cases involving the two politicians, including a POCSO case where B.S. Yediyurappa is an accused. POCSO is a law meant to protect children from sexual offenses.

   What it means:

   The court is reaching a conclusion in these high profile matters.