Sri Mahesh Kumar K v. Vs State of Karnataka by
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru (Justice Shivashankar Amarannavar, Oral Order dated 13-01-2026; NC: 2026:KHC:1987) dismissed CRL.P No. 16175 of 2025, a regular-bail petition under Section 483 BNSS (also filed under Section 439 Cr.PC) by sole accused Mahesh Kumar K V in Crime No.365/2025 of Yelahanka Police Station for offences under Sections 109(1) and 351(2) BNS 2023. Allegation: knife assault on 14.10.2025 on the complainant who objected to the petitioner's conduct towards his younger sister. Wound certificate showed 06 injuries including 05 stab injuries though recorded as simple; petitioner in judicial custody since 17.10.2025. Court held stab injuries caused by a deadly weapon indicate intention and, investigation being in progress, bail refused at this stage.
What did the court decide?
Per the wound certificate, the injured-complainant sustained 06 injuries, out of which 05 are stab injuries; even though the injuries are stated to be simple injuries, they are stab injuries caused by a deadly weapon.