Charan v. State of Karnataka
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CRL.P No. 3122 of 2026, High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru, decided 12-03-2026 by Hon'ble Mr. Justice S Rachaiah (ORAL ORDER). Criminal Petition filed under S.439 Cr.PC / S.483 BNSS seeking regular bail for Charan (Accused No.2) in S.C.No.15059/2025 arising out of Crime No.57/2025 of Devanahalli Police Station, Bangalore Rural District, pending before V Addl. District and Sessions Judge, Devanahalli; offences under Sections 140, 103, 3(5) BNS 2023; alleged kidnapping and killing of deceased Preetham (Zepto delivery boy, Sulibele) by accused Nos.1 to 6; defence plea of circumstantial evidence and absence of identification parade; State opposed bail citing heinous nature of offence and risk to witnesses. Petition ALLOWED; bail on Rs.1,00,000/- personal bond with one surety; conditions include fortnightly police reporting (Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m.), non-tampering with witnesses, attendance on all hearing dates; cancellation clause on breach. Keywords: regular bail, BNS 2023, identification parade, Devanahalli, Zepto, Preetham, Charan, S Rachaiah, Karnataka High Court 2026.