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Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru — CRL.P No. 12822 of 2025 (439(Cr.PC) / 483(BNSS)), decided 22-01-2026 by SHIVASHANKAR AMARANNAVAR J. Bail granted to accused No.1 (aged 24) in Crime No.60/2025, Hosadurga Police Station (Spl.C.(POCSO) No.120/2025, Special 2nd Addl. District and Sessions Judge, Chitradurga) arising from relationship with alleged minor victim aged 17 years 4 months. Offences: S.137(2), S.64(2)(m) BNS 2023; S.4, S.6 POCSO Act 2012; S.9, S.10 Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006. Grounds: victim's S.183 BNSS statement and doctor-history referring to 3-year love affair; charge sheet filed so no custodial interrogation needed; no criminal antecedents; judicial custody since 27.04.2025. Conditional bail: personal bond Rs.1,00,000/- with one surety; no witness tampering; appearance on all dates. Keywords: regular bail, POCSO, child marriage, adolescent relationship, consensual love affair, minor victim, charge sheet filed, HCGP Harish Ganapathy, counsel Suyog Herele E, respondent No.2 served and unrepresented.