Shri Srinivasulu v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail refused — POCSO Act, 2012 (Ss. 3(b), 3(c), 4(2), 5(m), 6) — regular bail under S.439 Cr.P.C./S.483 BNSS sought by 63-year-old sole accused in Cr.No.191/2025, Bagalur Police Station, Bengaluru Rural, pending before FTSC-I Bengaluru. Victim stated (by prosecution) to be aged 4 years 3 months; statement recorded under S.183 BNSS before Judicial Magistrate specifically alleging sexual assault; medical examination noting redness over labia minora and fresh tear near fourchette; prima facie case found; defence pleaded false implication due to landlord–tenant disputes and offered cooperation; prosecution additionally relied on FSL report indicating seminal stains on petitioner's underwear. Petition dismissed; investigation in progress. High Court of Karnataka, Shivashankar Amarannavar J., 31-10-2025.
What did the court decide?
On the first information given by the victim's mother, the victim's statement recorded under Section 183 BNSS specifically alleging sexual assault by the petitioner, and the medical findings (redness over labia minora and fresh tear near fourchette), the Court found a prima facie case against the petitioner.