Sleaze CD case: Young woman writes letter to High Court Chief Justice

The young woman has written a letter to the Chief Justice of the High Court seeking an investigation in the case. She also sought protection for herself and her family members.

Bengaluru: Amid ongoing investigation by the Special Investigation Team in the sleaze CD case, the young woman has written a letter to the Chief Justice of the High Court seeking his supervision in the matter.

In a three-page letter dated March 28, the woman requested the CJ to supervise the investigation of the matter personally and direct the state government to provide her protection and ensure her justice.

A copy of the letter

"My parents were forced to give the statement. Ramesh Jarkiholi is an influential figure and he has publicly threatened our lives. So I request protection for me and my parents," read the e-mail sent by the woman.

A copy of the letter

A case was registered on March 2 against Ramesh Jarkiholi for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman after a purported sex tape surfaced showing him in a compromising position with a woman.

A copy of the letter

Following the allegations, Jarkiholi resigned on March 3. He had denied allegations that he had sexually exploited a woman in return for a government job, saying that the scandal was a conspiracy against him and that the CD was "fake".

Six ministers in the BS Yediyurappa government had on March 5 moved a Bengaluru court seeking a stay against media outlets from publishing or broadcasting anything defamatory against them.