Mahesh v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka HC Kalaburagi Bench, CRL.P 200370/2025 (Justice S Rachaiah, 04-03-2025): regular bail under S.483 BNSS 2023 for Accused Nos. 1-2 in S.C. 5005/2024 / Crime 141/2024 Sindhanur PS, charges Ss.103(1), 115(2), 352, 3(5) BNS 2023 (murder/assault after Ganesha procession dispute); bail granted citing accused's intoxicated state and post-mortem cause of death 'vasovagal shock'; personal bond Rs.1,00,000 each plus surety; conditions re witness threats, jurisdiction, no new offences.
What did the court decide?
The criminal petition was allowed; both petitioners (Accused Nos. 1 and 2) were enlarged on bail on personal bonds of Rs.1,00,000/- each with one surety each to the satisfaction of the Trial Court, subject to conditions: (a) not to threaten prosecution witnesses, (b) not to hamper Court proceedings, (c) not to leave the jurisdiction of the Court till its disposal, and (d) not to involve in any other criminal cases or such similar cases in future till disposal of the present case.