India, Aug. 1 -- In a high-profile verdict delivered on Friday, a special court in Bengaluru convicted former Member of Parliament Prajwal Revanna on charges of rape, bringing to a close a controversial and politically charged case that has gripped Karnataka for over a year.

As the grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and son of former minister HD Revanna, the conviction marks a major blow to Prajwal Revanna's political career.

Here's a look back at the events that led to the conviction.

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The case that culminated in Friday's conviction was filed by a 47-year-old domestic worker, who accused Prajwal Revanna of repeated sexual assault. Ac...