Kotresh J v. the State by
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka HC (S Vishwajith Shetty J), CRL.P No. 7239 of 2025, order dated 07.07.2025: regular bail allowed under S.483 BNSS to Kotresh J., accused No.1 in Crime No.128/2024 (Chitradurga Women P.S.) for offences under Ss.64(2)(m), 190, 137(2) BNS 2023, Ss.4, 6, 17 POCSO Act 2012 and Ss.9, 10 PCMA 2006; custody ~8 months, no antecedents, trial not commenced; earlier Sessions Court rejection dated 28.04.2025; bail on Rs.1,00,000 bond with two sureties plus standard conditions.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner directed to be enlarged on regular bail in Spl.C.(Pocso)No.4/2025 arising out of Crime No.128/2024, subject to conditions: execution of personal bond of Rs.1,00,000/- with two sureties for the likesum; regular appearance before the Trial Court; not to threaten or tamper with prosecution witnesses; not to involve in similar offences; and not to leave the Trial Court's jurisdiction without permission until disposal of the case.