Sri Vignesh v. Vs the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
The Karnataka High Court granted regular bail to a 24-year-old petitioner accused of impregnating a minor girl under Section 65(1) BNS 2023 and Sections 4(2) and 6 POCSO Act. The victim's mother (respondent 2) appeared in person and stated she had no objection to bail, as both families agreed to marry the parties after the victim attains majority. The petitioner had been in custody for nearly four months with no criminal antecedents and investigation was complete with charge sheet filed. Bail was granted subject to standard conditions including personal bond of Rs.1,00,000 with two sureties.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner enlarged on bail in Special Case No.1908/2026 subject to: (a) personal bond of Rs.1,00,000 with two sureties; (b) regular appearance before trial court; (c) no threat/tampering with witnesses; (d) no similar offences; (e) not leaving trial court jurisdiction without permission.