Dhanush R v. State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Regular bail under S.483 BNSS 2023 granted by Karnataka HC (19.03.2025, S Vishwajith Shetty J) to Accused No.1/husband in Crime No.14/2025 (Tumakuru Women PS; offences under ss.85, 108, 351(2), 3(5) BNS 2023 and s.3 Dowry Prohibition Act 1961); earlier bail rejected in Crl.Misc.No.246/2025 on 22.02.2025; factors: FIR lodged 04.02.2025 after delay of over two months (deceased's alleged suicide 29.11.2024), proceedings against accused Nos.2-5 stayed in W.P.No.3821/2025, custody since 07.02.2025, no other criminal antecedents; personal bond Rs.1,00,000/- with two sureties plus standard bail conditions.
What did the court decide?
Regular bail in Crime No.14/2025 under Sections 85, 108, 351(2) and 3(5) of BNS, 2023 and Section 3 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, on a personal bond of Rs.1,00,000/- with two sureties for the likesum, subject to conditions: regular appearance before the Trial Court; no direct or indirect threat to or tampering with prosecution witnesses; no involvement in similar offences in future; and no leaving the Trial Court's jurisdiction without its permission until disposal of the case.