A.Govindaraju v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru; Hon'ble M. Nagaprasanna J; decided 17-07-2026; NC: 2026:KHC:37206; CNR KAHC010030182026. Crl.P No. 552/2026 c/w 31 connected criminal petitions; filed under S.482 Cr.P.C./S.528 BNSS seeking setting aside/quashing of cognizance orders (dated 15.11.2025-18.12.2025) in rioting cases of Gubbi Police Station (Crime Nos. 191/2025-203/2025) before XLII Addl. CJM, Bangalore City (MP/MLA special court) and JMFC Gubbi; offences under BNS Ss.109, 115(2), 118(2), 121(1), 126(2), 132, 189(1)-(3), 190, 191(2)-(3), 285, 324(4)-(5), 351(2), 352 and S.3 PDPP Act 1984; disposed of with direction to prefer discharge applications (4-week conclusion timeline), liberty to return to High Court, and continued exemption from personal appearance except summons under S.208 Cr.P.C.
What did the court decide?
Petitions disposed of without quashing the cognizance orders; petitioners directed/at liberty to file discharge applications before the concerned courts (to be answered and concluded within 4 weeks), in which all contentions urged in the petitions may be raised; liberty reserved to approach the High Court afresh if discharge is refused; interim exemption from personal appearance continued except where appearance is ordered with specific reference to Section 208 Cr.P.C.; pending applications disposed of.