Mrs. Firods a @ Firdose v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court anticipatory bail under S.438 Cr.P.C./S.482 BNSS in CRL.P No.1460 of 2026 (decided 17.04.2026, S Rachaiah, J.); offences under Sections 108, 115(2), 3(5) BNS 2023 (abetment of suicide) in Crime No.447/2025, Vidyaranyapura Police Station, pending before VII Addl. ACJM Bengaluru; deceased self-immolated by pouring petrol after being told 'go and die'; court held mere utterance 'go and die' does not attract Section 108 BNS; bail granted on Rs.1,00,000/- personal bond each with one surety, with conditions including appearance before IO within one month and non-tampering with witnesses.
What did the court decide?
Petition allowed; petitioners Nos.1 to 4/accused Nos.1 to 4 ordered to be enlarged on bail in the event of their arrest in Crime No.447/2025 on executing personal bond of Rs.1,00,000/- each with one surety each for the likesum, to the satisfaction of the Trial Court; to appear before the Investigating Officer within one month to execute bond and furnish surety; to co-operate with investigation till filing of the final report; not to threaten or tamper with prosecution witnesses nor hamper court proceedings; to appear before the Trial Court on all hearing dates; not to commit any criminal case till disposal; liberty reserved to the prosecution to seek cancellation of bail on violation of conditions.