KRS Leader Ravikrishna Reddy Faced with Defamation Case
A case has been registered against Karnataka Rashtra Samiti (KRS) leader Ravikrishna Reddy for allegedly making defamatory and abusive remarks against a farmer during a public meeting held in Ramanagara district.
Background of the Incident
The alleged remarks were made during a protest meeting against land acquisition held on June 6.
Complaint Filed Against Ravikrishna Reddy
- Rajanna H.C., a farmer from Bidadi, filed a complaint against Ravikrishna Reddy.
- The farmer had consented to the acquisition of his land for a government township project.
Allegations against Ravikrishna Reddy
- Rajanna alleged that Ravikrishna Reddy publicly abused and insulted him using derogatory language.
- The KRS leader referred to him as a “real estate agent” and a “cheat”, among other offensive expressions, in front of the public.
- The farmer claimed that the remarks damaged his reputation.
Police Action and Investigation
- The Bidadi police initially registered a non-cognisable report (NCR).
- Permission was obtained from a court to initiate criminal proceedings.
- A case has now been registered under Section 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.
- Further investigation is under way.
The incident highlights the importance of maintaining decorum in public gatherings and the consequences of making defamatory remarks.