Gangadhara B H v. State by Excise Sub-Inspector
Anticipatory Bail – Karnataka Excise Act offences (Ss.13(1)(a), 13(1)(f), 32, 34, 38(A))
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail; Section 482 BNSS; Section 438 Cr.PC; CRL.P No. 16565 of 2025; Karnataka Excise Act Sections 13(1)(a) 13(1)(f) 32 34 38(A); Crime No.22/2025 Excise Police Station Chikkamagaluru; illicit liquor; jaggery waste seizure; shed adjacent to accused's house; Magistrate-triable offence; maximum sentence 5 years; bail bond Rs.1,00,000; Sunday reporting condition; Justice Shivashankar Amaranthavar; Karnataka High Court, 22 January 2026.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail granted: petitioner ordered to be released on bail in the event of his arrest in Crime No.22/2025, subject to conditions - (i) voluntary appearance before the Investigating Officer within 10 days and execution of a bail bond of Rs.1,00,000/- with one surety; (ii) cooperation with the Investigating Officer and appearance whenever called; (iii) no inducement, threat or promise to dissuade any person acquainted with the facts, and no tampering with evidence; (iv) appearance before the Investigating Officer every Sunday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for 2 months or until filing of the final report, whichever is earlier.