Hanumantharaju N v. State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Karnataka granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner, owner of a bus whose registration plate was allegedly misused on another vehicle. The petitioner had changed the number plate temporarily due to permit issues and had no criminal antecedents. The court found custodial interrogation unnecessary and imposed conditions including a personal bond of Rs.1,00,000 with two sureties, regular appearance before the trial court, cooperation with investigation, and undertaking not to commit similar offences.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail granted subject to: (1) appearance before IO within 15 days and execution of personal bond of Rs.1,00,000 with two sureties; (2) regular appearance before trial court; (3) cooperation with investigation and no tampering with witnesses; (4) undertaking not to commit similar offences.