Afroz Khan v. the State of Karnataka by
Anticipatory bail granted – S.438 Cr.P.C./S.482 BNSS
Case brief
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Karnataka HC Bengaluru, CRL.P No. 2182 of 2026, decided 10-03-2026 by Justice S Rachaiah (oral order). Anticipatory bail allowed under S.438 Cr.PC (filed as S.482 BNSS) for accused No.1 in CC No.279/2026 arising from Crime No.172/2025 of Davanagere Women Police Station, pending before II Additional Civil Judge (Sr.Dn.) & JMFC, Davanagere. Charges: Dowry Prohibition Act 1961 Ss.3, 4, 6; BNS 2023 Ss.115(2), 318(2), 318(4), 319(2), 190, 352, 85, 54. Facts: marriage 13.04.2025; alleged taking of gold jewellery; alleged Rs.20,00,000/- additional dowry demand, salary-related demands and cruelty; defence claim of counter-blast to O.S. No.92/2025 restitution of conjugal rights suit. Bail on personal bond Rs.1,00,000/- with one surety; conditions incl. reporting to police within one month, cooperation with investigation, non-tampering, trial-court attendance; cancellation possible on violation. Petitioner: Afroz Khan (counsel Vidyasagar H.V.); respondent: State of Karnataka (HCGP Rangaswamy R.).