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Karnataka High Court: Public transport must be safe and dignified, not a space of silent fear
The Karnataka High Court, in a recent order, rejected a petition by 28-year-old B.K. Diganth, who is accused of filming voyeuristic videos of women inside the Bengaluru metro and posting them on Instagram. The court emphasized that halting criminal proceedings at this stage could undermine justice and embolden similar offenses, noting incriminating material on the petitioner’s phone.
Why It Matters
The ruling underscores the judiciary’s stance on safety and dignity in public spaces and may influence how such cases are pursued to prevent exploitation in public transport.
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Court order rejects petition in voyeurism case tied to Bengaluru metro
April 29, 2026
The Karnataka High Court, in a recent order, rejected the petition filed by 28-year-old B.K. Diganth, who is accused of filming voyeuristic videos of women inside the Bengaluru metro and posting them on an anonymous Instagram page, @metro_chicks. Justice M. Nagaprasanna stated that interdicting the criminal proceedings at this stage would not merely truncate justice but may embolden similar transgressions, imperiling the safety and dignity of women in public places. The court noted that the charge sheet's contents show that the petitioner’s mobile device contained further incriminating material of a similar nature, reinforcing the allegations against him.