Karnataka HC denies bail to rape accused, cites Gandhi and Manusmriti

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has refused to grant bail to a man accused in a rape case, invoking a verse from Manusmriti pertaining to respecting women and a remark by Mahatma Gandhi while underscoring the need to safeguard womens dignity. The case concerns a 19-year-old Scheduled Tribe woman from Banka, Bihar, whose parents are Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .