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Sri. Kiran. v. Vs State of Karnataka

Karnataka HC16 Feb 2026CRL.P/50/2026

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Accused Nos.2 to 4 in a murder case sought regular bail, alleging only abetment of the main accused who killed the deceased with a machete. The court noted they were absent at the incident, custody since October 2025, charge sheet filed, and a similarly placed co-accused already bailed. Bail was granted with conditions.

What did the court decide?

Petitioners/accused Nos.2 to 4 enlarged on bail in Cr.No.184/2025 on personal bond of Rs.1,00,000 each with one surety, subject to conditions of not tampering with witnesses and attending trial.

Sri. Kiran. v Vs State of Karnataka — Murder and Culpable Homicide | Karnataka HC (2026)

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NC: 2026:KHC:9419 CRL.P No. 50 of 2026

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HC-KAR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU

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DATED THIS THE 16^TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2026

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BEFORE

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SHIVASHANKAR AMARANNAVAR CRIMINAL PETITION No. 50 OF 2026 (439(Cr.PC) / 483(BNSS))

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BETWEEN:

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SRI. KIRAN. V S/O VENKATESHAPPA. D. N AGED ABOUT 30 YEARS R/A DODDAHALLI VILLAGE MANDIKAL HOBLI CHIKKABALLAPUR TALUK CHIKKABALLAPUR DISTRICT - 562 104.

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SRI. VENKATESHAPPA.D.N S/O LATE DODDANARASIMHAPPA AGED ABOUT 56 YEARS R/A DODDAHALLI VILLAGE MANDIKAL HOBLI CHIKKABALLAPUR TALUK CHIKKABALLAPUR DISTRICT - 562 104.

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Digitally signed by LAKSHMINARAYANA MURTHY RAJASHRI Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA

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SRI. KONDAPPA.D.N S/O LATE DODDANARASIMHAPPA AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS R/A DODDAHALLI VILLAGE MANDIKAL HOBLI CHIKKABALLAPUR TALUK CHIKKABALLAPUR DISTRICT - 562 104.

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…PETITIONERS

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(BY SRI. DEVENDRA N, ADVOCATE)

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HC-KAR

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AND:

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STATE OF KARNATAKA

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BY PERESANDRA POLICE STATION, CHIKKABALLAPUR. REPRESENTED BY: STATE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR, HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA, BENGALURU - 560 001.

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…RESPONDENT

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(BY SMT. WAHEEDA M M, HCGP)

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THIS CRL.P IS FILED UNDER SECTION 439 (FILED UNDER SECTION 483 BNSS) Cr.P.C PRAYING TO ENLARGE THEM ON REGULAR BAIL IN CRIME No.184/2025 FOR THE OFFENCE PUNISHABLE UNDER SECTIONS 103(1),190,61,55 OF BNS REGISTERED BY PERESANDRA POLICE STATION, CHIKKABALLAPURA DISTRICT.

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THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR ORDERS THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER:

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SHIVASHANKAR AMARANNAVAR

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ORAL ORDER

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This petition is filed by accused Nos.2 to 4 under

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Section 483 of BNSS praying to grant bail in Cr.No.184/2025 of Peresandra Police Station, registered for the offences punishable under Sections 103(1), 190,

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61, 55 of BNS.

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HC-KAR

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Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and

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learned HCGP for respondent/State.

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Learned counsel for the petitioners would contend

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that the allegation against these petitioners in the complaint is that they abated accused No.1 to kill the deceased. There was civil dispute filed by the mother of deceased against accused No.1 and others. The petitioners were not present at the time of the incident. There are no criminal antecedents of the petitioners. The petitioners are in judicial custody since 09.10.2025 and therefore, they are not required for further custodial interrogation. Accused No.5 who is similarly placed to that of petitioners has been granted bail by this Court by order dated 06.01.2026 passed in Crl.P.No.15506/2025. With this he prayed to allow the petition.

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Per contra , learned HCGP for respondent/State would contend that there is a civil dispute with regard to passage and the suit is pending in O.S.No.4/2023. The petitioners have abated accused No.1 to kill the deceased.

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HC-KAR

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The charge sheet material show prima-facie case against the petitioners for the offence alleged against them. With this she prayed to reject the petition.

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Having heard the learned counsels, the Court has perused FIR, complaint, charge sheet and other materials placed on record.

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On perusal of the charge sheet the case of the prosecution is that accused No.1 assaulted deceased with machete on his neck and caused his death. The allegation against the petitioners/accused Nos.2 to 4 is that they abated accused No.1 to kill the deceased. Admittedly, the petitioners were not present at the spot at the time of incident. Petitioners are in judicial custody since 09.10.2025 and as the charge sheet is filed, they are not required for further custodial interrogation. Accused No.5 who is similarly placed to that of these petitioners has been granted bail by this Court. Considering the above aspects, the petitioners have made out case for grant of bail with conditions. In the result, the following:

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HC-KAR

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ORDER

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Petition is allowed. Petitioners/accused Nos.2 to 4

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are granted bail in Cr.No.184/2025 of Peresandra Police Station, subject to following conditions:

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a) The petitioners/accused Nos.2 to 4 shall execute a personal bond for a sum of Rs.1,00,000/- each, with one surety for the like sum to the satisfaction of jurisdictional Court.

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b) The petitioners/accused Nos.2 to 4 shall not tamper the prosecution witnesses either directly or indirectly.

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c) The petitioners/accused Nos.2 to 4 shall attend the trial Court on all dates of hearing unless exempted and co-operate for speedy disposal of the case.

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Sd/-

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(SHIVASHANKAR AMARANNAVAR) JUDGE

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DKB

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Sri. Kiran. v. Vs State of Karnataka

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