Awaze @ Avez Khan v. State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail; Section 482 BNSS; Section 438 Cr.P.C; Section 108 read with Section 3(5) BNS; abetment to commit suicide; abetting suicide by abuse and threat to kill; Crime No. 254/2025 Bangarpet Police Station, Kolar District; Principal Civil Judge (Jr.Dn.) and JMFC Court, Bangarpet; self-immolation by pouring petrol and setting fire; deceased hospitalised 28.08.2025 to 30.08.2025; dying declaration not recorded; accused Nos. 1 and 2 granted bail by Sessions Court; accused Nos. 4 and 5 quarrelled with and abused deceased; no criminal antecedents; custodial interrogation contended by HCGP; bail bond Rs.1,00,000 with one surety; appearance before Investigating Officer within 15 days; no inducement or tampering with evidence; Justice Shivashankar Amannavar; CRL.P No. 16621 of 2025.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail: petitioner ordered to be released on bail in the event of his arrest in Crime No. 254/2025 of Bangarpet Police Station, subject to: (I) voluntary appearance before the Investigating Officer within 15 days and execution of bail bond of Rs.1,00,000/- with one surety for the likesum; (II) appearance before the Investigating Officer whenever called and cooperation in investigation; (III) no inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade disclosure, and no tampering with evidence.