Bharath T v. State of Karnataka by Electronic City Police
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court (Bengaluru), Hemant Chandangoudar J., 16.01.2025 - CRL.P No. 12962 of 2024 (under S. 439 Cr.PC / S. 483 BNSS): regular bail granted to Accused No. 1 charge-sheeted under Sections 64 and 88, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (cause title prints 'BNS 2024') in Crime No. 432/2024, Electronic City Police Station; grounds: custody since 05.10.2024, investigation complete, charge sheet filed, no custodial interrogation needed, prima facie case made out; conditions include Rs. 1 lakh indemnity bond with surety; consent vs concealment-of-marriage issue (alleged temple marriage, promise-to-marry intercourse, terminated pregnancy) left to trial.
What did the court decide?
Enlargement on bail in Crime No. 432/2024 (Electronic City Police Station) subject to conditions: indemnity bond of Rs. 1 lakh with one surety; appearance before the Court as and when required; no threatening or alluring of prosecution witnesses; no involvement in similar offences; no leaving the territorial limits of the Trial Court without prior permission.