Mr Safir Ulla v. State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail petitions under S.439 Cr.P.C. / S.483 BNSS dismissed as withdrawn (not pressed) with liberty to file a fresh petition before the Sessions Court if trial not commenced within a reasonable time. Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru; single Bench of S. Vishwajith Shetty, J.; order dated 17-07-2026. Petitioners: Safir Ulla and T.B. Mahesh; Respondent: State of Karnataka (Kallambella Police Station, Sira Rural Circle, Tumakuru); State by Smt. Rashmi Jadhav, ASPP; petitioners by Sri. Ashmath Pasha, Senior Advocate with Sri. Kariappa N.A. Underlying case: Crime No.227/2025, Kallambella Police Station, Tumakuru; S.C.No.55/2026 before VI Additional District and Sessions Judge, Tumakuru; offences under Sections 103(1), 238, 3(5), 61(2)(a) BNS. No merits decision, no cases cited, no holdings.
What did the court decide?
Petitions dismissed as withdrawn (not pressed); bail not granted. Liberty granted to file a fresh petition before the Sessions Court in the event the trial is not commenced within a reasonable time.