<p>The Special Investigation Team (SIT) filed a ‘B’ report before the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) Court on Friday in the case registered against former minister Ramesh Jarkiholi at Cubbon Park police station. </p>.<p>On the basis of a complaint filed by the victim, an FIR was registered against Jarkiholi on March 26, 2021 under IPC Sections 376(c) - Sexual intercourse by a person in authority, 354(a) - sexual harassment, 504 - Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace and other sections. </p>.<p>A senior officer confirmed to <span class="italic">DH</span> that they have filed a ‘B’ report as they could not find sufficient evidence against Jarkiholi over the allegations made by the complainant. “We cannot reveal the details of the report as the matter is sub-judice,” the officer said. </p>.<p>The report is filed along with the statements of various people, including the victim and Jarkiholi. A detailed summary is mentioned in the report about why the allegations are not proved during the investigation carried out by SIT. </p>.<p>Jarkiholi had also filed a complaint against the woman and others at Sadashivanagar police soon after a few intimate videos were circulated on social media. Initially, social activist Dinesh Kallahalli had filed a complaint before the Cubbon Park police. </p>.<p>After the victim filed a complaint the police had questioned Jarkiholi, a few regional media persons and the victim. </p>.<p>‘B’ report means that the police have not found sufficient evidence against the accused to file a charge sheet to begin the trial in court. However, the report, filed by the police, can be challenged by the complainant in a higher court. </p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos:</strong></p>
<p>The Special Investigation Team (SIT) filed a ‘B’ report before the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) Court on Friday in the case registered against former minister Ramesh Jarkiholi at Cubbon Park police station. </p>.<p>On the basis of a complaint filed by the victim, an FIR was registered against Jarkiholi on March 26, 2021 under IPC Sections 376(c) - Sexual intercourse by a person in authority, 354(a) - sexual harassment, 504 - Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace and other sections. </p>.<p>A senior officer confirmed to <span class="italic">DH</span> that they have filed a ‘B’ report as they could not find sufficient evidence against Jarkiholi over the allegations made by the complainant. “We cannot reveal the details of the report as the matter is sub-judice,” the officer said. </p>.<p>The report is filed along with the statements of various people, including the victim and Jarkiholi. A detailed summary is mentioned in the report about why the allegations are not proved during the investigation carried out by SIT. </p>.<p>Jarkiholi had also filed a complaint against the woman and others at Sadashivanagar police soon after a few intimate videos were circulated on social media. Initially, social activist Dinesh Kallahalli had filed a complaint before the Cubbon Park police. </p>.<p>After the victim filed a complaint the police had questioned Jarkiholi, a few regional media persons and the victim. </p>.<p>‘B’ report means that the police have not found sufficient evidence against the accused to file a charge sheet to begin the trial in court. However, the report, filed by the police, can be challenged by the complainant in a higher court. </p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos:</strong></p>