Chikkakalamma v. State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka HC, Bengaluru (S Vishwajith Shetty J., 16.06.2025), CRL.P No.7511 of 2025: Anticipatory bail under S.438 Cr.P.C. granted to the parents of a minor bride (accused nos.2 & 3) in a child-marriage/POCSO case arising from Crime No.96/2024 of Ramanagara Women P.S.; S.376 IPC and Ss.4 & 6 POCSO allegations confined to accused no.1; petitioners' alleged role only performance of the marriage of the 17-year-old victim; charge sheet filed; earlier rejection of bail by Sessions Court on 08.04.2025; bond Rs.1,00,000/- each with two sureties and conditions including appearance before IO within 15 days. Keywords: anticipatory bail, child marriage, POCSO, Prohibition of Child Marriage Act Ss.9 & 11, Ramanagara, FTSC-1, Spl. Case No.26/2025.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail under Section 438 Cr.P.C.: petitioners (accused nos.2 & 3) to be released in the event of arrest in Spl. Case No.26/2025 arising out of Crime No.96/2024, on executing a personal bond of Rs.1,00,000/- each with two sureties, subject to conditions (appearance before Investigating Officer within 15 days; regular appearance before Trial Court; no tampering with prosecution witnesses; co-operation with police; not to involve in similar offences).