Krishnaiah @ Kushala v. State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru; CRL.RP No. 206 of 2023; decided 03.09.2025 by Justice Anant Ramanath Hegde (Oral Order); setting aside of Section 354 IPC conviction on amicable settlement/compounding; joint application under S.320 r/w Ss.397 & 401 Cr.P.C.; reliance on Muniyamma and others vs. State of Karnataka and Another (Crl.R.P.No.593/2025) and Gian Singh vs. State of Punjab, (2012) 10 SCC 303; acquittal of accused upon settlement; complainant received Rs.1,50,000/-; fine of Rs.5,000/- not claimed; bail bond cancelled; trial court C.C.No.86/2015 (JMFC Sringeri, dt. 21.11.2019); appeal Crl.A.No.259/2019 (Sessions Court Chikkamagaluru, dt. 02.02.2023).
What did the court decide?
Revision petition allowed on reported settlement: trial court judgment dated 21.11.2019 in C.C.No.86/2015 and appellate judgment dated 02.02.2023 in Crl.A.No.259/2019 set aside; petitioner acquitted of all charges; bail bond cancelled; petitioner does not claim the fine amount deposited before the Trial Court.