B.N. Mithresha (A-8) v. the State of Karnataka
Anticipatory bail – appeal under S.14(A)(2) of SC/ST (POA) Act
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court (Bengaluru), Justice G Basavaraja, oral judgment dt. 17.11.2025, NC: 2025:KHC:47167 — Criminal Appeal No.2097 of 2025 under S.14(A)(2) SC/ST (POA) Act filed by B.N. Mithresha (accused No.8, deed writer) seeking anticipatory bail in Crime No.167/2025 of Chamarajanagar Rural P.S. (Sections 191, 417, 419, 420, 468, 471 IPC; 3(1)(f) SC/ST POA Act 1989); appeal allowed on parity with prime accused bailed in Crl.A. No.1999/2025 (13.11.2025); Sessions Court order in Crl.Misc. No.354/2025 dt. 18.09.2025 set aside; self-bond Rs.1,00,000/- with one surety; conditions — no tampering with witnesses, assistance to investigation; advocate for appellant Pavan Kumar M.S; Addl. SPP Asma Kouser for State.
What did the court decide?
Appeal allowed; order dated 18.09.2025 in Criminal Misc.No.354/2025 of the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Chamarajanagara set aside; appellant/accused No.8 to be released on bail (in the event of arrest in Crime No.167/2025) on executing a self-bond of Rs.1,00,000/- with one surety, subject to conditions that he shall not tamper with or threaten prosecution witnesses and shall assist the investigating officer in investigation.