Shivaraj v. the State of Karnataka
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Keywords: regular bail; Section 439 Cr.P.C.; CRL.P No. 201122 of 2024 (439(CR.PC)/483(BNSS)); NC 2025:KHC-K:160; Karnataka High Court Kalaburagi Bench; Justice Hemant Chandangoudar; petitioner Shivaraj s/o Basavaraj Telaginmani (accused No. 2, auto driver, Yadgiri); offences under Sections 302, 506, 114 r/w Section 34 IPC; Crime No.0167/2022, Kembavi Police Station; SC No.23/2023, District and Sessions Judge Yadgiri; prosecution alleges axe and stone assault causing death of Nadagouda and bludgeoning death of Basamma on 01.12.2022, witnessed by CWs. 9 and 10; accused in judicial custody since 01.12.2022; trial not commenced; prolonged pre-trial detention vs Article 21 liberty; counsel flagged instigation allegation and witness-tampering risk; bail granted on Rs. 1,00,000 personal bond with two sureties and conditions on tampering, residence proof, jurisdictional movement and court attendance.