Hussainabba @ Hussain @ Suhel @ Ustad v. State of Karnataka
Bail – split-up charge sheet – absconding accused
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru; CRL.P No. 3993 of 2025 (482(Cr.PC)/528(BNSS)); decided 15.04.2025 by Hemant Chandangoudar, J. Bail granted to absconding accused No.3 (Hussainabba @ Hussain @ Suhel @ Ustad) after split-up trial in S.C. No.213/2023 (I Addl. District and Sessions Judge, Mangaluru; Ullal P.S., D.K. District) ended in acquittal of accused Nos.1, 2, 5 and 6; charges under IPC Ss.143, 144, 147, 148, 341, 504, 506, 302, 307, 326, 120-B r/w 149 and Arms Act Ss.3, 25(1)(b), 7, 25(1)(a), 27(3); Umesh v. State of Kerala, (2017) 3 SCC 112 relied on; petitioner in judicial custody since 07.10.2024; Rs.1 lakh personal bond with one surety; conditions on witnesses, similar offences and travel; liberty reserved to seek discharge; State to appeal against acquittal.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner-accused No.3 enlarged on bail in S.C. No.213/2023 subject to conditions: (a) personal bond of Rs.1 lakh with one surety for the likesum; (b) appearance before the Court as and when required; (c) not to threaten or allure prosecution witnesses; (d) not to get involved in similar offences; (e) not to leave the territorial limits of the Trial Court without prior permission; liberty reserved to file an application for discharge before the Trial Court.