Karnataka High Court Upholds Case Against Man Filming Women on Bengaluru Metro
Karnataka HC refuses to quash case against man for filming voyeuristic videos of women on Bengaluru Metro and posting on social media
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The Karnataka High Court has upheld a criminal case against B.K. Diganth, a 28-year-old man accused of filming voyeuristic videos of women on the Bengaluru Metro and sharing them on an anonymous Instagram account. The court dismissed Diganth's petition challenging the legality of the case.
- 01Karnataka High Court refused to quash a voyeurism case.
- 02The accused, B.K. Diganth, filmed women on the Bengaluru Metro.
- 03Videos were shared on an anonymous Instagram page called metro_chicks.
- 04The court's decision reinforces legal actions against voyeurism.
- 05The ruling was made by Justice M. Nagaprasanna.
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On April 27, 2026, the Karnataka High Court, presided over by Justice M. Nagaprasanna, declined to quash a criminal case against B.K. Diganth, a 28-year-old man accused of filming voyeuristic videos of women on the Bengaluru Metro. The videos were reportedly posted on an anonymous Instagram page named metro_chicks. Diganth had challenged the legality of the case, but the court dismissed his petition, emphasizing the seriousness of voyeuristic acts and the need for legal accountability. This ruling highlights the judiciary's stance against such invasive behaviors in public spaces.
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This ruling sends a strong message about the legal consequences of voyeurism, potentially deterring similar offenses in public transport systems.
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