C Lakshmisha v. State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Criminal petition under S.482 Cr.P.C. / S.528 BNSS seeking quashing of Lokayuktha charge sheet dated 12.06.2017 in Cr.No.01/2013 and cognizance order dated 04.07.2017 in Special Case No.5001/2017 (Kodagu, Madikeri); offences under Ss.13(1)(d)(ii)(iii) r/w 13(2) Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, Ss.27, 32, 51 Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 r/w S.109 IPC; CL-2 excise licence transfer; Karnataka Excise Licences (General Conditions) Rules, 1967 prohibited zone; recommendation in usual course of official duties; no offence made out; followed Crl.P.No.6212/2024 and Crl.P.No.3722/2024; petition allowed and proceedings quashed.
What did the court decide?
Petition allowed; charge sheet dated 12.06.2017 in Cr.No.01/2013 filed against the petitioner (accused No.3) for offences under Sections 13(1)(d)(ii)(iii) r/w 13(2) PC Act, 1988, Sections 27, 32, 51 Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 r/w Section 109 IPC quashed; order dated 04.07.2017 taking cognizance in Special Case No.5001/2017 also quashed.