Prakash Raj faces non-bailable warrant over alleged multiple voter IDs
A Bengaluru court has issued a non-bailable warrant against actor Prakash Raj. The order follows allegations that he holds voter identity cards in more than one state and raises the possibility of his arrest.
A Bengaluru court has issued a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against actor Prakash Raj in a case related to allegations that he possesses voter identity cards in multiple states.
The matter stems from a complaint filed in 2019 by advocate Dileep Kumar at the Halasuru Gate Police Station. The complainant alleged that Raj held voter ID cards in four states, including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana, which, if proven, would violate election rules.
According to Kumar, no action was taken on the complaint by the police. He subsequently approached the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner and the Election Commission of India. After receiving no response from either authority, he moved the court.
Under Election Commission regulations, a citizen can be registered as a voter in only one place in the country. The complaint alleges that Raj violated these provisions by possessing multiple voter identity cards.
The 48th ACJM Court (Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate) had reportedly issued summons to the actor on two occasions, directing him to appear before it. However, Prakash Raj failed to appear on both dates.
Taking note of his repeated absence despite the summons, the court has now issued a non-bailable warrant against the actor, raising the possibility of his arrest in connection with the case.
A Bengaluru court has issued a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against actor Prakash Raj in a case related to allegations that he possesses voter identity cards in multiple states.
The matter stems from a complaint filed in 2019 by advocate Dileep Kumar at the Halasuru Gate Police Station. The complainant alleged that Raj held voter ID cards in four states, including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana, which, if proven, would violate election rules.
According to Kumar, no action was taken on the complaint by the police. He subsequently approached the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner and the Election Commission of India. After receiving no response from either authority, he moved the court.
Under Election Commission regulations, a citizen can be registered as a voter in only one place in the country. The complaint alleges that Raj violated these provisions by possessing multiple voter identity cards.
The 48th ACJM Court (Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate) had reportedly issued summons to the actor on two occasions, directing him to appear before it. However, Prakash Raj failed to appear on both dates.
Taking note of his repeated absence despite the summons, the court has now issued a non-bailable warrant against the actor, raising the possibility of his arrest in connection with the case.
