Sri Venkataravana M v. @ Giri v the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Regular bail granted — Venkataravana M. V. @ Giri (26) v. State of Karnataka (Srinivasapura P.S.) & Parvathamma — Crime No.283/2025, Kolar District — offences under S.137(2) and S.64(2)(m) BNS 2023, Ss.4 and 6 POCSO Act, Ss.9 and 10 Prohibition of Child Marriage Act — CRL.P No.441 of 2026, High Court of Karnataka, decided 02-03-2026 by Justice S Rachaiah — bail on personal bond Rs.1,00,000/- with one surety; victim's Magistrate-recorded statement showed a consensual relationship and temple marriage dated 18.10.2025; conditions: attendance on all hearing dates, no tampering with prosecution witnesses; prosecution free to seek cancellation on breach.
What did the court decide?
Regular bail granted: petitioner enlarged on bail on a personal bond of Rs.1,00,000/- with one surety to the like sum, subject to conditions of appearing before the trial Court on all hearing dates and not tampering with prosecution witnesses; liberty reserved to the prosecution to seek cancellation of bail on violation of any condition.