Bengaluru Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrant for Prakash Raj

A Bengaluru court has issued a non-bailable warrant against veteran actor Prakash Raj over allegations that he possesses multiple voter identity cards, a potential violation of election laws. The warrant, issued by the 48th Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court, follows the actor's repeated failure to appear before the court despite multiple summons.

The case originates from a private complaint filed in 2019 by an individual identified as Dileep Kumar, an advocate. The complaint alleges that Prakash Raj holds voter registrations in four states: Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. Under Election Commission of India regulations, a citizen can only be enrolled as a voter in one constituency at a time. After reportedly receiving no action from police or election authorities, the complainant moved the court.

Court records indicate summons were issued to the actor on at least two occasions. Following his alleged non-appearance, the court is reported to have issued a fresh non-bailable warrant to secure his presence, raising the possibility of arrest. Legal experts clarify that the issuance of such a warrant is a procedural step and does not constitute a...