Shri. Harish Shridhar Kulkarni v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court, Dharwad Bench (V. Srishananda J., 01-04-2025), CRL.P No.100491 of 2025 (438(Cr.PC)/482(BNSS)): anticipatory bail allowed to Harish Shridhar Kulkarni, accused in CC No.49/2023 (Private Complaint/P.C.R. No.02/2023) on the file of Senior Civil Judge and JMFC Banahatti, for offences under Sections 467, 468, 471, 419, 420 IPC 1860 (forgery of father's signature to obtain bank loan); earlier AB application rejected by the District Judge because two other cases by the same complainant elder brother (partition dispute) were pending; bail on Rs.50,000/- personal bond with one surety plus conditions; respondent State of Karnataka through Terdal Police Station represented by HCGP Girija S. Hiremath; petitioner's counsel Sri Naveen P. Morey.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail granted to the petitioner in CC No.49/2023, subject to conditions including execution of a personal bond of Rs.50,000/- with one surety, appearance before the trial Court, non-tampering with prosecution evidence, no departure from jurisdiction without prior permission, and regular court attendance.