Sri Anil Kumar D v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru (Justice Mohammad Nawaz, 23-01-2025), CRL.P No.14003 of 2024: anticipatory bail granted under S.438 Cr.P.C/482 BNSS in Crime No.386/2024 (Ss.408, 420 IPC – cheating/criminal breach of trust) to a former finance officer accused of diverting supplier payments to accounts of his father, relative and friend; complaint filed five months after resignation was accepted; offences not punishable with death/life; release on arrest on personal bond of Rs.1,00,000/- with surety, subject to conditions.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail: petitioner/accused in Crime No.386/2024 to be released in the event of arrest on executing a personal bond of Rs.1,00,000/- with surety for the likesum, subject to conditions (appearance before IO within one week; proof of residential address/contact number; co-operation with investigation; no tampering with evidence/witnesses; regular attendance at Court proceedings).