Uttresha S/O Hanumanthappa v. the State of Karnataka
Criminal Appeal (S.14-A(2), SC/ST Act, 1989) – Regular Bail
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court, Dharwad Bench (Hemant Chandangoudar, J., 14.02.2025), CRL.A No.100049 of 2025 under S.14-A(2) SC/ST Act — regular bail granted to Accused No.2 in Crime No.267/2024 (Siruguppa Police Station, Ballari) involving offences under BNS Ss.137(2), 65(1), 64(2)(M), POCSO Act Ss.4(2), 5(L), 6 and SC/ST Act Ss.3(2)(v), 3(2)(v)(a); appellant's role limited to riding the motorcycle to the bus stand while the forcible sexual intercourse allegation lay solely against Accused No.1; prima facie case for bail made out; FTSC-I Judge Ballari's order dated 17.01.2025 set aside; bail on Rs.1 lakh personal bond with one surety and standard conditions.
What did the court decide?
Appeal allowed; impugned order dated 17.01.2025 of the F.T.S.C.-I Judge, Ballari, in Crime No.267/2024 set aside; appellant/Accused No.2 to be enlarged on bail on furnishing personal bond of Rs.1 lakh with one surety for the likesum, subject to conditions: (a) furnish personal bond Rs.1 lakh with one surety for the likesum to the satisfaction of the jurisdictional Court; (b) appear before the Court as and when required; (c) not threaten or allure prosecution witnesses; (d) not get involved in similar offences; (e) not leave the territorial limits of the Trial Court without prior permission.