Dr Gugri Sarojini Devi v. State by Old Town P S
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court, CRL.P No. 13874 of 2024, decided 21.04.2026 by Justice R. Nataraj: anticipatory bail petition under S.438 Cr.P.C./S.482 BNSS by accused No.3 (Dr. Gugri Sarojini Devi) in Cr.No.188/2024 of Bhadravathi Old Town P.S. (offences under S.376(2)(n) & 313 IPC, S.17 & 6 POCSO Act, S.3(1)(w)(i)(ii) & 3(2)(v) SC/ST Act) dismissed after counsel stated the charge sheet is filed; liberty reserved to approach the Sessions Court.
What did the court decide?
No anticipatory bail; liberty reserved to the petitioner to approach the Sessions Court, which shall consider such a petition in accordance with law. ¶27