Shivashankar @ Shivu v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
CRL.P No. 8949 of 2026; CNR: KAHC010419452026; NC: 2026:KHC:39306. High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru, oral order dated 28 July 2026, S. Vishwajith Shetty J. Regular bail under Section 483 of BNSS, 2023 (corresponding to S.439 CrPC caption) for Shivashankar @ Shivu, accused no.2 in charge sheet / accused no.1 in FIR, Crime No.309/2026, Whitefield Police Station, Bengaluru City; offence under Sections 103(1) read with 3(5) of BNS, 2023; Sessions Court bail rejection (Crl. Misc. No.932/2026) on 04.06.2026; charge sheet filed against four persons; deceased Akash Stephen; no criminal antecedents; no weapon used; bail granted with Rs.1,00,000/- personal bond and two sureties plus standard conditions.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner directed to be enlarged on bail in Crime No.309/2026 (offence under Sections 103(1) read with 3(5) of BNS, 2023), subject to conditions: personal bond of Rs.1,00,000/- with two sureties for the likesum; regular appearance before the Trial Court; no threatening or tampering with prosecution witnesses; no involvement in similar offences; no departure from the Trial Court's jurisdiction without permission until disposal of the case.