Sidhamma v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner accused in a pending sessions case was enlarged on bail by the High Court of Karnataka. Bail was granted on execution of a personal bond of Rs. 25,000 with two sureties, subject to conditions including regular appearance before the Trial Court, surrendering passports if any, no tampering with prosecution evidence or witnesses, and no involvement in similar offences while on bail.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner ordered to be enlarged on bail on personal bond of Rs. 25,000 with sureties, subject to stated conditions including appearance before the Trial Court and no witness tampering.