Manju v. State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court (Shivashankar Amaranthavar, J.), CRL.P No. 14765 of 2025, decided 25-11-2025: anticipatory bail under Section 482 BNSS (filed u/s 438 Cr.PC) allowed for accused No.1 Manju S/o Velu in Crime No.49/2024 of Jayanagar P.S., Shivamogga, for offences u/s 109, 196, 198, 420, 34 IPC and 5(A) of the Karnataka SC/ST and Other B.C (Reservation of Appointment) Act 1990; triggered by Tahsildar's cancellation of caste certificate dated 29.05.2024; offences not punishable with death/life imprisonment; no criminal antecedents; conditions include reporting to the Investigating Officer within fifteen days and a Rs.1,00,000/- bail bond with one surety.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner ordered to be released on bail in the event of his arrest in Crime No.49/2024 of Jayanagar Police Station, Shivamogga, subject to conditions: (a) voluntary appearance before the Investigating Officer within fifteen days and execution of a bail bond of Rs.1,00,000/- with one surety for the like sum; (b) co-operation with the Investigating Officer in the investigation; (c) appearance before the Investigating Officer whenever called for; (d) no inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade him from disclosing such facts, and no tampering with the evidence.