Avinash K H v. State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Regular bail granted by Karnataka High Court (Bengaluru) on 19.03.2025 in CRL.P No. 2914 of 2025 (Justice S Vishwajith Shetty) to accused No.1 in Crime No.119/2024, Shivamogga Women Police Station, for alleged offence under Ss. 376(2)(n)/372(2)(n), 420, 354(A), 504, 323, 114 r/w 34 IPC (sexual intercourse on promise of marriage; refusal to marry). Earlier bail rejected by Sessions Court in Crl.Misc.No.136/2025 on 17.02.2025. Bail allowed after charge sheet, citing 8-year relationship between petitioner and complainant-victim and absence of criminal antecedents; conditions include Rs.1,00,000 personal bond with two sureties. Keywords: regular bail, promise to marry, rape IPC, Shivamogga, post-charge-sheet bail, no antecedents.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner directed to be enlarged on bail in Crime No.119/2024 subject to conditions: (a) personal bond of Rs.1,00,000 with two sureties for the likesum to the satisfaction of the jurisdictional Court; (b) regular appearance on all hearing dates before the Trial Court unless exempted for valid reasons; (c) not to directly or indirectly threaten or tamper with prosecution witnesses; (d) not to involve in similar offences in future.