Smt. S v. Padma @ Padmamma v State of Karnataka
Case brief
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Bail and anticipatory bail granted by Karnataka HC Bengaluru (Justice Shivashankar Amarnavar, 23-01-2026) in Crl.P. Nos. 16114, 16082, 16120 of 2025 c/w, Crime No. 75/2025 Patapalya/Patapallya Police Station, Chikkaballapura. Offences: BNS 2023 Ss.103(1), 189(2), 191(2), 352 (petition of accused No. 6 pleads S.252) r/w 190; petitions filed under S.483 BNSS (regular bail, accused Nos. 3, 4, 6) and S.482 BNSS (anticipatory bail, accused No. 7), with cause-listing references to Ss.439/438 Cr.P.C. Key grounds: no serious overt act against petitioners (petrol-pouring and lighting of fire by accused No. 1; accused Nos. 4, 5 held deadly weapons; accused Nos. 6, 7 present and instigating); dying declaration silent on petitioners' names; hospital statement of 07.10.2025 named accused Nos. 3 and 4; charge sheet filed — no custodial interrogation needed; no criminal antecedents; accused No. 8 already granted bail in Crl.P. No. 16138/2025 (07.01.2026). Deceased Bayamma: burns 06.10.2025, death 28.10.2025, PM opinion septic shock due to ante-mortem burns. Quantum: personal bond/bail bond Rs.1,00,000/- with one surety; accused No. 7 to appear within 15 days; conditions: no witness tampering, attendance on all hearing dates.