Uttam B K v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail granted under Section 482 BNSS (Section 438 Cr.PC) by High Court of Karnataka (Shivashankar Amarannavar J, 09-10-2025) in CRL.P No. 11819 of 2025 to Uttam B K, Executive Officer, Taluk Panchayath Channagiri, accused No.1 in Crime No.3/2025 of Lokayukta Police Station, Davangere, under Section 7(a) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (Amended Act, 2018); alleged bribe demand via driver (accused No.2) for revoking complainant's suspension; petitioner refused money during trap, co-operated in investigation, major portion complete, not punishable with death or life imprisonment; conditions: Rs.1,00,000/- personal bond with one surety, report to IO within 10 days, co-operate, no witness tampering.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail granted to the petitioner –accused No.1 in Crime No.3/2025 of Lokayukta Police Station, Davangere, subject to: execution of a personal bond of Rs.1,00,000/- with one surety for the likesum to the satisfaction of the Investigating Officer; appearance before the Investigating Officer within 10 days to execute the bail bond and furnish surety; co-operation with the Investigating Officer in further investigation; and no tampering with prosecution witnesses.