Shri Balesh S/O. Siddappa Sankratti v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka HC (Dharwad Bench), 09-04-2025, V. Srishananda J.: CRL.P No. 100278 of 2025 (S.439 CrPC / S.483 BNSS) by Balesh s/o Siddappa Sankratti, accused in custody in Chikodi P.S. Crime No.89/2024 / S.C No.442/2024 (Addl. DJ-FTSC Belagavi) involving Ss.363, 323, 376(2)(i), 109, 506 r/w 34 IPC and Ss.4, 6, 12, 17 POCSO Act 2012 — petition DISMISSED FOR NON-PROSECUTION (notice to respondent No.2 unserved, cost imposed 01.04.2025 unpaid, process fee unpaid, petitioner absent); no bail on merits; no precedent cited; HCGP Girija S. Hiremath for respondents; counsel R.S. Gudodagi for petitioner.
What did the court decide?
The petition is dismissed for non-prosecution, taking note that the notice ordered to the second respondent was not complied with, the cost imposed on 01.04.2025 was not paid, and the process fee for issuing notice to the second respondent was not paid.