Sridhar C v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court, CRL.P No. 4311 of 2025, decided 08.04.2025 by Justice S Vishwajith Shetty. Successive regular bail petition under Section 439 Cr.P.C. (header also notes filing u/s 483 BNSS) by Sridhar C, Accused No.1 in SC No.153/2023 arising from Crime No.34/2023, Varthur Police Station, Bengaluru City, for offences under Sections 302, 120B read with Section 34 IPC. Prior petition Crl.P.No.1482/2024 withdrawn on 25.04.2024. Eyewitnesses CW3-CW6 examined as PW2-PW5 turned hostile; nothing incriminating elicited on prosecution cross-examination; petitioner in custody since 12.02.2023 with no other antecedents. Bail allowed with conditions including Rs.1,00,000/- personal bond with two sureties for the likesum.
What did the court decide?
Regular bail granted to the petitioner/Accused No.1 in SC No.153/2023 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 dates of hearing 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; (e) not to leave the jurisdiction of the Trial Court without its permission until disposal of the case.