The Karnataka High Court has deemed the arrest of a homestay owner illegal in connection with the rape case of a US tourist.

A US woman reported being drugged and raped at a homestay in Karnataka, India, leading to the arrest of the homestay owner and a staffer. She also alleged that the WiFi was cut for three days during the incident.

A homestay owner in Kodagu, accused of obstructing the reporting of an American tourist's rape, is challenging his arrest and claiming flaws in the prosecution's evidence.

The owner of a homestay involved in the Kodagu sexual assault case has sought bail, with the court ruling that the victim is not required to be a party to the proceedings.