Kishore M v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court (Bengaluru), Mohammad Nawaz, J., 28.07.2025, CRL.P No. 9541 of 2025: regular bail granted to an 18-year-old accused in a POCSO matter via petition under Section 483 BNSS, 2023; Crime No.70/2025, Devanahalli Police Station; offences under Sections 8 and 12 POCSO Act, 2012 and Section 75 BNS, 2023; victim a minor aged about 17 (dob 22.02.2008); accused in custody since 31.05.2025, no antecedents; victim's Section 183 BNSS statement recorded and investigation nearly complete; bail on personal bond of Rs.50,000/- with two sureties and stringent conditions including no contact with or intimidation of the victim.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner/accused in Crime No.70/2025 of Devanahalli Police Station shall be released on bail subject to conditions: (a) personal bond of Rs.50,000/- with two sureties for the likesum to the satisfaction of the Jurisdictional Court; (b) furnish proof of residential address and inform the Investigation Officer/Court of any change of address; (c) cooperate with the investigation; (d) not tamper with prosecution witnesses directly or indirectly and not contact, intimidate or threaten the victim; (e) appear before the trial Court on all dates of hearing without fail.