Mr. Sameer v. the State
Case brief
What is this about?
Regular bail granted by Karnataka High Court in SC/ST (POA) matter. CRL.A No. 2398 of 2024 under S.14(A)(2) SC/ST (POA) Act; offences per body: BNS S.87 and SC/ST (POA) Amendment Act 2015 SS.3(1)(r), 3(2)(b)(va); caption additionally cites 308(2), 3(5), 3(1)(w)(i)(ii), 3(1)(s), 3(2)(v) and IPC U/S 376, 506. Spl.C.No.5030/2024, IV Addl. Dist. and Sessions Judge, Shivamogga (Bhadravathi); Cr.No.128/2024, Hosamane P.S. Complaint dated 30.08.2024 alleging caste-name abuse and kidnapping of complainant's granddaughter after refused marriage proposal; charge sheet filed; bail rejected by Special Judge on 19.11.2024. Second respondent/complainant raised no objection; prosecution opposed. Appeal allowed; accused enlarged on bail on Rs.1,00,000/- bond with two sureties for like sum; conditions: no tampering with prosecution witnesses, no leaving Shivamogga District without prior permission, regular court attendance; violation permits cancellation. Coram: V Srishananda J.; decided 23.01.2025; NC: 2025:KHC:3043.