The State of Karnataka v. Mohana
Case brief
What is this about?
High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru; CRL.A No. 749 of 2015 (A); State appeal for leave under S.378(1) and (3) Cr.P.C. against acquittal under S.306 IPC in SC.No.58/2013 (Fast Track Court and Addl. Dist. and S.J., Hassan, judgment dated 16.03.2015); sole respondent Mohana died 05.01.2024; memo with death certificate accepted; appeal dismissed as abated; coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice S Rachaiya; decided 13.08.2025; appellant's counsel Smt. Pushpalatha B., SPP; respondent's counsel Sri. N K Kantharaju.
What did the court decide?
The memo filed by learned counsel for the respondent, stating that the sole respondent Mohana died on 05.01.2024 and enclosing his death certificate, is taken on record and accepted. ¶23